Denzel Washington on ‘Gladiator 2’ and Calling Ryan Coogler to Apologize for Spilling ‘Black Panther 3’ News
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor When Denzel Washington enters the room, you sit up straight. You pay attention. After all, you are in the presence of greatness.
But even legends can be re-imagined. Washington is entering a new career chapter, but he’s far from slowing down. As the two-time Oscar winner gears up for his 70th birthday on Dec.
28, he’s stepping into uncharted territory, taking on roles that push his boundaries, nurturing new talent and reflecting on a career that has redefined Hollywood.
Not only is Washington’s riveting performance in Ridley Scott’s epic “Gladiator II” at the heart of this chapter, but so is a new personal decision to live a healthy lifestyle. “It’s been a journey,” Washington says to Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast. “I’ve been on a two-year program to get healthier.
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