Denzel Washington has expressed his disappointment in American politics, saying audiences are being “manipulated” on both sides of the political aisle.
“You know, it's very easy to stand outside America and say this and that,” Washington said. the times London While promoting his Ridley Scott tour The second wrestlerin which he portrays the strong, cunning player Macrinus. “Turn around, you know? Pick a country. Any one.”
Although every country has its drawbacks, Washington said the digital age has made control easier and governance more empty.
But listen, it's all about politics. “Not all promises are kept,” the two-time Oscar winner said. “And now with the information age, it's becoming more and more left and right, and he'd better learn how to use these tools to manipulate people. There was a great line in the first movie I did, carbon copy: 'Power to the people?' “Yes, they had it once upon a time, and it was called the Stone Age.”
“We are all slaves to information now,” he continued. We really are. We are all slaves. So whatever you feel about the leaders, like this guy is crazy or the other guy is sane, you better realize that you are being manipulated by both sides. a period.”
Although Washington's message may drive you toward despair, he has a solution: “Yes,” he concluded, “Go to the movies.”
Washington can soon be seen in the epic 2000s follow-up Gladiatorscheduled to be in theaters Friday. He stars opposite Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, Pedro Pascal, Fred Hechinger, and Connie Nielsen.
