Denzel Washington has claimed that a kissing scene was cut from Gladiator II and has shared why he belives the decision to do so was made.

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

Denzel Washington stated in a recent interview that the makers of the Ridley Scott directorial cut a scene where his Macrinus kissed another male character on the lips. Washington plays Macrinus, described as a rich powerbroker with a group of gladiators in Rome.

Denzel Washington revealed in an interview with Gayety that a scene from Gladiator 2 in which he kisses another man was cut from the film. The publication's reporter, Caitlynn McDaniel, mentioned how Washington's character, Macrinus, references his previous relationships with men throughout the film, prompting the 69-year-old actor's confession.

Denzel Washington is revealing that a same-sex kiss was cut from Gladiator II. In a new interview, Washington, who plays Macrinus in the Ridley Scott film, was asked, “How gay is the Roman empire?” “I actually kissed a man in the film but they took it out,

Denzel Washington revealed that he kissed a male character for Gladiator II but it didn't make the final cut. According to Washington, the script initially had mentions of his character's same-sex relationships.

Denzel Washington has revealed he filmed a same-sex kiss for Gladiator II but the scene didn't make the final cut. In Ridley Scott's epic sequel, the Oscar-winning actor plays Macrinus, a power player who uses his gladiators to rise up the ranks in Rome.

Denzel Washington has revealed that his same-sex kiss was cut from Gladiator II. Speaking in a new interview, Washington, who plays the ruthless businessman Macrinus in the Ridley Scott film, was asked,

Gladiator II' star Denzel Washington kissed a man on the lips in the forthcoming film in a "kiss of death" scenario, but it was cut from the finished movie.