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Coverage dated November 13, 2024

Denzel Washington says his gay kiss in 'Gladiator II' was cut, thinks filmmakers 'got chicken'

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“Gladiator II” is set to release next week, bringing audiences the glory and gore of the Roman Empire: swords will be unsheathed, heroes will rise —and in this blockbuster sequel — perhaps share a kiss?

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  1. NBC News

    Denzel Washington says his gay kiss in 'Gladiator II' was cut, thinks filmmakers 'got chicken' (opens NBC News)

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    “Gladiator II” is set to release next week, bringing audiences the glory and gore of the Roman Empire: swords will be unsheathed, heroes will rise —and in this blockbuster sequel — perhaps share a kiss?

  2. The Guardian

    ‘I think they got chicken’: Denzel Washington says gay kiss was cut from Gladiator II (opens The Guardian)

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    The actor who stars in Ridley Scott’s sequel said: ‘I kissed a guy full on the lips – I guess they weren’t ready for that yet’

  3. CNN

    Denzel Washington says he had a same-sex kiss in ‘Gladiator II’ that got cut (opens CNN)

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    Denzel Washington rules on screen, but there is one thing audiences won’t get to see him do in his latest film.

  4. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Denzel Washington had same-sex kiss in ‘Gladiator II,’ but it was cut (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    Denzel Washington says he had a same-sex kiss in Ridley Scott’s hotly anticipated “Gladiator” sequel, but it won’t see the light of day.

  5. New York Post

    Denzel Washington says ‘Gladiator II’ cut his ‘full on’ gay ‘kiss of death’: ‘I think they got chicken’ (opens New York Post)

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    Denzel Washington revealed that a gay kiss he filmed for a scene in "Gladiator 2" didn't make the final cut.

  6. Breitbart News

    Denzel Washington: My Gay Kiss was Axed from 'Gladiator II' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Actor Denzel Washington says he "kissed a guy full on the lips" in the 2024 movie "Gladiator II," but that the queer scene ended up being axed from the film.

  7. Deadline

    Denzel Washington Says ‘Gladiator II’ Cut Gay Kiss: “I Guess They Weren’t Ready For That Yet” (opens Deadline)

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    Denzel Washington is revealing that a same-sex kiss was cut from Gladiator II.

  8. Variety

    ‘Gladiator 2’ Cut Gay Kiss, Says Denzel Washington: ‘I Kissed a Guy Full on the Lips and I Guess They Weren’t Ready for That Yet’ (opens Variety)

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    Denzel Washington kissed a man on the lips while filming "Gladiator 2" but it wasn't including in the theatrical cut.

  9. Entertainment Weekly

    Denzel Washington kissed a man on the lips in 'Gladiator 2' but it was cut (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Denzel Washington says he gave a man the 'kiss of death' on the lips in 'Gladiator II' but the scene was ultimately cut: 'I guess they weren't ready for that yet.'

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