Gladiator II star Denzel Washington shares what made his experience working on the sequel enjoyable as he successfully tackled another villain role.

Denzel Washington has made history with his acclaimed role in the film Gladiator II, earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture at the Golden Globe Awards.

Rome teeters on the brink in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” Its fall is said to be imminent. The dream it once symbolized is dead. The once high-minded ideals of the Roman Empire have deteriorated across a venal land now ruled by a pale-faced emperor.

The Golden Globe nominations were announced a few days ago, and Denzel Washington is among the many talents who will be recognized in the upcoming ceremony. Washington was nominated in the Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture category for his performance as Macrinus in Gladiator II,

Denzel Washington's Oscar chances in 2025 don't solely lie with his role in Gladiator 2 since also produced the critically-acclaimed The Piano Lesson.