Denzel Washington as Macrinus in Gladiator II
Denzel Washington delivers a standout performance as Macrinus in Gladiator 2 and is responsible for many of the best moments in the sequel. Since it was first announced that Washington had joined Gladiator 2's cast, there was tremendous excitement about the Academy Award-winning actor playing an important role in the Ridley Scott-directed movie.
Posts For much of Gladiator 2, Macrinus puts on a front as a gracious and generous figure, especially when interacting with Lucilla and Emperors Geta and Emperor Caracalla . This scene offers a valuable glimpse into a more anxious and conniving Macrinus, a juxtaposition from the facade he displays throughout a great deal of the movie. While this makes the scene one of Macrinus' best moments, it is not the most compelling, as it largely rehashes details the audience already knows.
General Acacius led the Roman army during the invasion of Lucius' home, Numidia, during which Lucius' wife, Arishat, was killed. 6 Macrinus Dies At Lucius’ Hands The Former Gladiator Cannot Defeat The New Gladiator Close All of Gladiator 2 builds to a showdown between Lucius and Macrinus, with the winner set to reshape Rome's future. At this point, Macrinus has killed everyone who stood in his way, making Lucius the last person Macrinus needs to remove from his path to the throne.
Washington does not need to be as expressive here as he is in other scenes. That one look is enough to illustrate Macrinus' cruelty. Macrinus is not only eliminating a prominent obstacle in his path, but is punishing Lucius for his rebellion. There is no question at this point about whether Macrinus is a villain, but this is the defining moment of his villainy. However, the scene is somewhat undercut by the disappointment of Lucilla dying for the sake of Lucius' arc.
Related What Was Wrong With Emperor Caracalla In Gladiator 2? Emperor Caracalla is suggested to be sick in Gladiator 2, but historians can’t quite agree as to what illness the figure was most likely to have had.
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