Gladiator II star Denzel Washington may be considered the standout performer of the historical epic. However, his character stands out negatively to some detractors who point out historical inaccuracies with his character,

Gladiator II star Denzel Washington discussed his opinions on the historical inaccuracies related to his character, Macrinus. In the sequel, Macrinus is an ambitious arms dealer, gladiator owner, and businessman,

O ne of the most intriguing characters in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, the sequel to Gladiator (2000) out Nov. 22, is Macrinus, a Black businessman raising an army of gladiators, played by Denzel Washington.