Denzel Washington He has worked with many directors during his long career, including the legendary Scott brothers, Tony and Ridley. The second wrestler This will be Washington’s second time working with the elder of the two, Ridley, though his credits under Tony are far more prolific. While the film needs no introduction—it’s a sequel to 2000’s Gladiator—the belated sequel has assembled a stellar cast, including Washington’s own resume, which is one of the most impressive.
The beloved Hollywood icon sat down with Empire to interview them. The second wrestler The case and I thought about what it was like when I met him again. Ridley Scott For the first time since working with him on american gangster Nearly two decades ago. Naturally, this also led to the actor being asked to compare the two directors to each other. Washington, however, was not willing to divulge his thoughts on the subject in particular, but he did give his perspective on both directors as individual forces in Hollywood. As Washington put it:
I don't compare directors. You see the different characters. I think they do. [have similarities]On the days that we're shooting, I'm busy with what I'm doing. So I don't compare this to that, but obviously both [Scotts] We are [and were] Great directors. They can do no wrong.
Washington also revealed that the main reason behind his taking on the role in The second wrestler I was supposed to work with Scott again. There were a few things that seemed to be meant to happen, and having someone of Washington's caliber in the film certainly adds more weight to its already huge Oscar potential.
In which films was Washington directed by the Scott brothers?
Before his tragic passing in 2012, tony scott He was one of Washington's most frequent collaborators. In fact, he starred in five of the director's 16 films, the first of which was Crimson Tidein 1995.
While the younger Scott made several films without Washington, including fan With Wesley Snipes and Robert De Niro, enemy of the state With Will Smith and Gene Hackman, the thriller Spy game With Brad Pitt and Robert Redford, Washington returns to star in the director's critically acclaimed film. man on fireWashington then starred in all three of Scott's final films: Deja vu, Capture of Pelham 123and on fire.
the Training day However, the star's work with Ridley was previously limited to just one film; american gangster In 2007. During the 17-year gap, Washington and Scott had very similar success in their careers, and now they are reunited. The second wrestler This is sure to be another huge hit on the resume of the two Hollywood icons.
