Denzel Washington Joins ‘Gladiator’ Sequel

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington Joins ‘Gladiator’ Sequel

Denzel Washington has snagged more time on the small screen.

According to Indie Wire, the Oscar winner is in talks to join Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator” sequel.  The film is allegedly set to star Paul Mescal and rumored co-star Barry Keoghan. Washington most recently starred in Antoine Fuqua’s “The Equalizer 3,” a new franchise installment.

Reportedly, “Gladiator 2” will take place 20 years later, focusing on the next generation of the ruling Roman family. The estimated era for the film is the year A.D. 200.

No further details about the project have been released.