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Why Was Palestinian Actress May Calamawy’s Role Cut From Gladiator II? Fans Doubt Political Motivations

Social media users have criticized the creators of Gladiator II for significantly reducing Egyptian-Palestinian actress May Calamawy's role, sparking widespread debate over whether the decision was influenced by her heritage and pro-Palestinian stance or practical considerations like the film's runtime. May Calamawy's Anticipated Role and Abrupt Removal Initially, Calamawy’s casting...

Did You Know Denzel Washington Had A Same-Sex Kiss In Gladiator II? Actor Reveals Why It Was Cut

In a recent interview, Denzel Washington shared that a same-sex kiss he filmed for Gladiator II, where he plays the character Macrinus, was removed from the final cut. The 69-year-old actor opened up about this after being asked about the level of "gayness" depicted in the Roman Empire in the...

Was Paul Mescal Not The First Choice For Gladiator II? Ridley Scott Reveals Why Saltburn Star Barry Keoghan Dropped Out

Gladiator director Ridley Scott recently explained why Irish actor Barry Keoghan exited the Gladiator II project. Speaking to a leading publication, the 86-year-old director shared that the 32-year-old actor encountered a scheduling conflict that led him to leave the production in early 2023. Barry Keoghan Spills The Beans "Barry got...