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Ridley Scott Says Denzel Washington’s ‘Gladiator II’ Same-Sex Kiss ‘Didn’t Happen’: ‘They Acted the Moment’


'Gladiator 2' director Ridley Scott says Denzel Washington's same-sex kiss 'didn't happen.'

At the Governors Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night, Connie Nielson — who reprises her role as Lucilla in the “Gladiator” sequel — shared her thoughts on Washington’s cut same-sex kiss scene. Paul Mescal, who stars as Lucius (son of Russell Crowe’s character in the original 2000 film), told Attitude magazine recently that the movie will appeal to a diverse audience. “I think this film is for the guys, the gays, the girls, the mums, the dads,” he said, adding: “The bros will love it as well, don’t get me wrong.”

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