Denzel Washington Says ‘Equalizer 3’ Will Be His Last One, Confirms ‘Gladiator’ Sequel (Exclusive)

When the Biebers aren’t hitting up an exclusive red carpet event, they’re most likely at home enjoying a low-key lifestyle despite their stardom.

Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens said “I do” all over again.

Nicole Kidman will not be receiving her AFI Achievement Award as planned – at least not just yet.

This year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be introducing four new diversity and inclusion standards that must be met in order for a film to be considered for an Oscar nomination.

Pedro Pascal is the latest actor to join “Gladiator 2.” The film, a sequel of the beloved 2000 film, is shaping up to be a must watch, featuring some of the most talented actors across the industry. Check out Pedro Pascal in Pedro Almodovar’s ‘Strange Way of Life’ posterPedro Pascal praises Sasha Colby: New reigning queen of RuPaul’s Drag RaceMet Gala 2023 live updates: Red Carpet arrivalsDeadline was the first to break the news, claiming that Pascal would be shooting the project as he waits for production to begin on the second season of “The Last of Us.” He joins Paul Mescal, the film’s lead, Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan, “Stranger Things” alum Joseph Quinn, and Denzel Washington.

Gladiator sequel – which is set for release next year.According to Deadline, The Last of Usand Mandalorian star will join the previously reported Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn, Denzel Washington, and a returning Connie Nielsen. Pascal’s role is currently unknown.The story will follow Lucius (Mescal) – the son of Lucilla (Neilson) and Maximus (previously played by Russell Crowe) – and the nephew of Emperor Commodus, who Joaquin Phoenix played in the first film.

Filmmaker Ridley Scott is finally attempting to get cameras rolling on a long-gestating sequel to his Oscar-winning pic “Gladiator.” That movie tells the story of a victorious general from the Roman Empire who becomes a gladiator against his will, only to take down the tyrant that killed his family. Referred to as “Gladiator 2,” Scott is assembling quite the cast for the project, including Irish actor Paul Mescal (“Aftersun“), recent Oscar nominee Barry Keough, and acclaimed Oscar-winner Denzel Washington.

EXCLUSIVE: While the second season of HBO’s hit series The Last Of Us is in the works, its star Pedro Pascal looks to have found the project he’ll shoot during its hiatus and boy is it a big one. Sources tell Deadline, Pascal is in final negotiations to join the untitled Gladiator sequel for Paramount. He joins Paul Mescal, who will star as Lucius, Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn, Connie Nielsen and Denzel Washington. Ridley Scott is returning to direct.

Angelique Jackson Pedro Pascal is the latest A-lister in talks for Ridley Scott’s upcoming “Gladiator” sequel. Pascal, who stars in both “The Mandalorian” and “The Last of Us,” is in final negotiations to join the Paramount movie, joining a cast that already boasts Academy Award nominees Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan, as well as two-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington. The Paramount movie follows 2000’s blockbuster hit “Gladiator,” which was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and won five, including best picture. It earned $460 million at the box office. The original film starred Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman soldier forced into slavery who vows revenge against Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). Since Maximus dies at the end of “Gladiator,” the yet-to-be-titled sequel focuses on Lucius (Mescal), the son of Lucilla (Connie Nielsen, who is set to reprise her role).

The cast of the Gladiator sequel starring Paul Mescal is continuing to grow.

More casting news for Ridley Scott‘s upcoming blockbuster sequel “Gladiator 2.” Deadline reports that Connie Nielson will return to reprise her role as Lucilla from the 2000 original film, while “Stranger Things” breakout star Joseph Quinn lands the role of Emperor Caracalla. The pair join the already stacked cast of Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan, and Denzel Washington.

Angelique Jackson The cast of Ridley Scott’s upcoming “Gladiator” sequel continues to grow more star-studded, with Connie Nielsen and Joseph Quinn in talks to join Paul Mescal, Barry Keoghan and Denzel Washington in the film. The Paramount movie follows 2000’s blockbuster hit “Gladiator,” which was nominated for 12 Academy Awards and won five, including best picture. It earned $460 million at the box office. The film starred Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman soldier forced into slavery who vows revenge against Commodus (Joaquin Phoenix). Nielsen played Maximus’ lover Lucilla, a role which she’ll reprise in the sequel. Since Maximus dies at the end of “Gladiator,” the sequel is not centered around his character. Mescal is the focus and will play Lucius, the son of Maximus and Lucilla. Keoghan is in negotiations to play Emperor Geta, with Quinn set to join the project as Emperor Caracalla. Washington’s role is being kept under wraps.

EXCLUSIVE: The highly-anticipated Gladiator sequel continues to add to its already impressive cast as sources tell DeadlineConnie Nielsen has closed her deal to return while Joseph Quinn is in negotiations to play Emperor Caracalla in the untitled pic for Paramount. They join Paul Mescal, who will star as Lucius, Barry Keoghan and Denzel Washington. Ridley Scott is returning to direct.

CinemaCon is underway in Las Vegas. A yearly film industry event where major Hollywood studios jump-start promotional campaigns to both exhibitors and press alike with their slate of upcoming feature films.

, Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning are reuniting onscreen.Fanning stars alongside Washington as he reprises his role as the justice-driven Robert McCall for , the final entry in the film adaptation of the '80s television series of the same name.  films star Washington as a retired U.S. Marine and former DIA officer, whose desire to dole out justice in his own way and help those being oppressed often pulls him back into dangerous missions.

Denzel Washington is stepping into some familiar shoes for his new project. The 68-year-old reprises his role as the justice-driven Robert McCall for , the final entry in the film adaptation of the '80s television series of the same name. films star Washington as a retired U.S.

Denzel Washington is back for one more round as the justice-driven Robert McCall in “The Equalizer 3”. On Tuesday, Sony Pictures released the first trailer for the upcoming film, which marks the final entry of the Antoine Fuqua-directed franchise.

Denzel Washington is all in on the movie theatre business.

Denzel Washington co-stars with Dakota Fanning in the third and final film in The Equalizer series.

Denzel Washington is back for one more round as the justice-driven Robert McCall in. On Tuesday, Sony Pictures released the first trailer for the upcoming film, which marks the final entry of the Antoine Fuqua-directed franchise.Rebooted from the '80s television series of the same name, films star Washington as a retired U.S.