Ridley Scott Denies Denzel Washington's Same-Sex Kiss in 'Gladiator II'
Ridley Scott, director of Gladiator II, denied Denzel Washington's claim that a same-sex kiss was cut from the film, calling it "bullshit." Denzel had mentioned in an interview that his character kissed another man, but Scott insists the scene never happened. Meanwhile, Paul Mescal's forehead kiss with Pedro Pascal was also cut, though Scott plans to include it in the director's cut. Despite the confusion, Denzel downplayed the issue, suggesting it was blown out of proportion.