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Gladiator: What Is Macrinus Real Name?
Since Marcinus intentionally keeps his real name hidden throughout Gladiator II's runtime, viewers may be curious about the ...
Who was the real Macrinus, Rome’s North African emperor?
In "Gladiator II," Denzel Washington plays Macrinus, the namesake of a historical emperor with a thrilling story.
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Gladiator 2's Denzel Washington Reflects On Historical Inaccuracy Of His Character Macrinus: "There Were No Black People In Rome"
Gladiator II star Denzel Washington discussed his opinions on the historical inaccuracies related to his character, Macrinus.
Is Denzel Washington's “Gladiator II” Villain Based on a Real Roman Emperor? An Expert Weighs In (Exclusive)
Just as Joaquin Phoenix played Commodus, an actual Roman emperor, in the 2000 hit starring Russell Crowe, the new characters ...
Twin Emperors, Dead Princes, and Bloody Betrayals: The Real History Behind Gladiator II
The Ridley Scott sequel Gladiator II weaves in and out of the historical record. Here’s what really happened to Lucius Verus, ...
Who was Macrinus, the Roman emperor played by Denzel Washington in ‘Gladiator 2′, who died executed?
The character of Macrinus played by Denzel Washington in 'Gladiator 2′ does not leave indifferent on the screen or in his ...
It’s Thumbs-down for the Forgettable Ending of Gladiator II
The final fight is satisfying neither as spectacle nor dramatic payoff. It just kind of … happens, and then the movie ends.
Gladiator II's Greatest Sin Is That It Focuses on the Wrong Character
Gladiator II is a decent sequel that could have been great if it had only focused on a different protagonist. Here's why ...