Since Marcinus intentionally keeps his real name hidden throughout Gladiator II's runtime, viewers may be curious about the ...

In "Gladiator II," Denzel Washington plays Macrinus, the namesake of a historical emperor with a thrilling story.

The Ridley Scott sequel Gladiator II weaves in and out of the historical record. Here’s what really happened to Lucius Verus, ...

The character of Macrinus played by Denzel Washington in 'Gladiator 2′ does not leave indifferent on the screen or in his ...

Gladiator II star Denzel Washington may be considered the standout performer of the historical epic. However, his character ...

Gladiator II is a decent sequel that could have been great if it had only focused on a different protagonist. Here's why ...

his primary goal isn’t securing his freedom by prevailing in Colosseum combat but avenging his spouse by slaying Marcus. Macrinus is happy to strike a deal with the warrior so that they both get ...

The final fight is satisfying neither as spectacle nor dramatic payoff. It just kind of … happens, and then the movie ends.

He is likely a fictionalized combination of the historical general Marcus Nonius Macrinus and the slave revolt leader Spartacus. The movie depicted Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris ...

Denzel Washington as Macrinus, Pedro Pascal as General Acacius and Connie Nielsen as Lucilla Geta and Caracalla opt to celebrate Marcus’ North African triumph by hosting a round of Colosseum ...