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Denzel Washington’s highly-anticipated Gladiator II is around the corner, and as excited as we are about the movie, the Hollywood icon is gearing up for a well-earned retirement. The celebrated actor known for his unforgettable roles in Malcolm X, Man on Fire, and The Equalizer series has confirmed that he’s stepping back from acting after treating audiences to a few final performances. At 69, he is set to star in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, followed by High and Low.
Denzel Washington On Retirement
During a recent interview with TODAY, Denzel Washington revealed his plans to retire from acting after completing a handful of new projects. He’s taking on a range of iconic Shakespearean roles and teaming up with visionary directors Steven McQueen and Ryan Coogler. His role in Black Panther 3 will mark one of his last appearances.
The Academy Award winner said, “I don’t know how many more films I’m going to make. Probably not that many. I want to do things I haven’t done. I’ve played Othello at 22, I’m about to play Othello at 70.” The actor also revealed how he will play Hannibal next. He also shared that he has been talking with Steve McQueen about a film. “After that Ryan Coogler’s writing a part for me in the next Black Panther,” Washington added.
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