SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses major plot points, including the ending for “Gladiator II,” currently playing in theaters.
All hail Macrinus!
In a world of political backstabbing, power and ambition, Denzel Washington’s Macrinus enters the arena in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II” with troops and guards under a canopy. He reeks of wealth and oozes power. The role has been a favorite of fans and critics, and Washington is earning some serious Oscar buzz.
Scott’s sequel picks up 16 years after the original “Gladiator” ends. It tells the story of Lucius (Paul Mescal) whose town is attacked by Roman soldiers. The invasion leads
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