With multiple Oscar wins under his belt and tons of love from the Academy over the years, it’s hard to dispute thatDenzel Washingtonis one of the greatest actors of all time. He’s stepped into more than his fair share of iconic roles, including playing Malcolm X in the biopic of the same name fromSpike Lee, as well as starring as Alonzo Harris inTraining DaywithEthan Hawke, and most recently playing Macrinus inGladiator 2oppositePaul Mescal. Now in the later stages of his career, Washington is taking on a new role. A Facebook post from Christopher Bryant announced thatWashington had been baptizedand hadalso received his license as an ordained minister, which comes not long after Washington toldEsquirethat he’s unafraid to display his religion proudly and publicly, even if it means he won’t win another Oscar.
Before his recent role as Macrinus inGladiator 2, the historical epic/legacy squeal fromRidley Scott, Washington reprised his role as Robert McCall for the third and final time inThe Equalizer 3, the action thriller that grossed $191 million at the worldwide box office. This was two years after his role as Macbeth inThe Tragedy of Macbeth, which netted him yet another Oscar nomination for his performance in an already impressive resume.The Tragedy of Macbethis streaming exclusively on Apple TV+. Earlier in 2021, before starring as Macbeth, Washington teamed up withRami MalekandJared LetoforThe Little Things, the police procedural that’s currently lacking a streaming home and is only available to rent or purchase on Prime Video.
What Are Denzel Washington’s Highest-Grossing Movies?
Gladiator 2passedAmerican Gangsternot long ago to becomethe highest-grossing movie of Denzel Washington’s career; the 2007 crime thriller finished its theatrical run with $267 million globally, $150 million behind the current total ofGladiator 2. The third-highest-grossing movie of Denzel Washington’s career isSafe House, the action epic in which Washington stars alongsideRyan Reynolds, which grossed $207 million at the worldwide box office.PhiladelphiaandThe Equalizeroccupy the #4 and #5 spots on the list, with $201 million and $192 million, respectively.
Denzel Washington can be seen in theaters now alongsidePedro PascalinGladiator 2. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on Washington’s career and find tickets below for a showing ofGladiator 2near you.
Gladiator II
Lucius Verus, the son of Maximus’s beloved Lucilla, returns to Rome after years in the wilderness. Captured by Roman forces led by General Marcus Acacius, he is thrust into the gladiatorial arena. As he battles for survival, he encounters Macrinus, a former slave-turned-merchant, and faces the corrupt twin emperors Caracalla and Geta.
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