"I'm having too good a time. Is that what you're telling me?"When the first footage of Gladiator II started charging its way into the world, one thing became abundantly clear very quickly: Denzel Washington is having fun with a capital F.

The Gladiator II trailer provided fans with hints of Marcinus’ characterization and, at first glance, he seemed to be a delightful kind of slimeball. Denzel Washington shared comments amid the screening that certainly back up that assumption. While chatting about Macrinus, Washington was humorously blunt:

Director Ridley Scott “built Rome,” said Denzel Washington of filming ‘Gladiator II’ with Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger

One can only hope the collective mood of the planet will follow Denzel's blueprint as we start bringing 2024 to a close.

Washington joined Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger at an early screening of the sequel on Friday night.

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Gladiator II star Denzel Washington claims his character in the historical epic sequel is "misunderstood," but has his devious ways.

Denzel Washington explains the dual nature of his character Macrinus at an early screening of Gladiator II. Last Friday (Oct. 18), the leading cast sat for a panel discussion of the film after industry insiders got the first look at the anticipated sequel at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles.