Ridley Scott Clarifies Denzel Washington's Cut Same-Sex Kiss in 'Gladiator II'
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Director Ridley Scott refuted claims by Denzel Washington that a same-sex kiss scene was cut from "Gladiator II," stating that the kiss "didn't happen." Washington described the moment as a "peck" and downplayed its significance, while producer Michael Pruss noted that many scenes were omitted from the final cut. The film, featuring Paul Mescal, is set to appeal to a broad audience and opens in theaters soon.
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- Ridley Scott Says Denzel Washington’s ‘Gladiator II’ Same-Sex Kiss ‘Didn’t Happen’: ‘They Acted the Moment’ Variety
- ‘Gladiator II’ Director Ridley Scott Says Denzel Washington’s Same-Sex Kiss ‘Didn’t Happen’ Us Weekly
- 'Gladiator II' Gay Kiss Was Among Several Improvised Takes Cut, Decision Wasn't Prejudice TMZ
- Denzel Washington says ‘Gladiator II’ cut his ‘full on’ gay ‘kiss of death’: ‘I think they got chicken’ New York Post
- Gladiator 2: Ridley Scott on Why Denzel Washington’s Kiss With a Man Was Cut Yahoo Entertainment
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