Get ready for a cinematic clash of titans as Denzel Washington and director Antoine Fuqua, the dynamic duo behind The Equalizer, are back to conquer Ancient Rome in a Netflix spectacle that promises more drama than a Caesar betrayal.
Washington and Fuqua, who previously struck gold with Training Day and The Magnificent Seven, are dusting off their swords for an untitled Netflix epic. This time, the two maestros are diving into the tumultuous world of Ancient Rome, and no, it's not a toga party. In this historical showdown, Denzel will don the sandals of Hannibal, the Carthaginian warrior who rode into Rome on the back of an elephant. Yes, an elephant – because chariots are so last season. The script, crafted by John Logan, the genius behind Gladiator, promises to be a gladiatorial masterpiece that'll have audiences on the edge of their seats, or in this case, on the edge of their elephants.
(Rex Features)
It seems Washington's passion for this epic dates back to the era of flip phones, but family duties kept him from the chariot races. Now, with kids all grown up and Denzel's gladiator genes still intact, he's ready to make Ancient Rome his cinematic playground.
From the Second Punic War to the Colosseum, this Netflix extravaganza will transport viewers back to a time when elephants weren't just in the zoo but wreaking havoc on the battlefield. Move over, Vin Diesel, Denzel's taking the reins on this historical joyride, and with his track record, we're expecting nothing less than an Oscar-worthy triumph
/Sebastian
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