Gladiator 2 director Ridley Scott and actor Denzel Washington recently addressed the rumored deleted same-s*x kiss scene.
addressed reports of a deleted same-s*x kiss scene, clarifying its absence from the final cut. Cast members Connie Nielsen and producer Michael Pruss also discussed the film’s edits and their impact on the story.Director Ridley Scott dismissed claims regarding a same-s*x kiss involving Denzel Washington in Gladiator 2, stating it “didn’t happen.” Speaking at the film’s premiere in Hollywood, Scott clarified, “They never did.
Connie Nielsen, reprising her role as Lucilla, weighed in on the deleted scenes, noting, “It’s not homophobia. It’s just there was no room for it.” She also revealed that the filmmakers had removed her grieving scene from the final cut. Producer Michael Pruss similarly minimized the significance of the omissions, saying, “There was so much stuff that was shot that didn’t make it into the film. It was truly a non-event.
Gladiator 2 hits theaters on November 22, 2024. It features Washington, Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and Joseph Quinn, among others, in major roles. In an interview with, Mescal said the movie appeals to a diverse audience, saying, “I think this film is for the guys, the gays, the girls, the mums, the dads.” He further added, “The bros will love it as well, don’t get me wrong.”Anubhav Chaudhry is a Content Writer and Editor at ComingSoon.
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