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  • Best Denzel Washington Movies

    Denzel Washington in 'Highest 2 Lowest'. Photo Credit: David Lee.
    Denzel Washington in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’. Photo Credit: David Lee.

    Denzel Washington is the most beloved and respected actor of his generation.

    Practically beginning his career by winning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in ‘Glory,’ Washington would go on to make such movies as ‘Malcolm X,’ ‘Philadelphia,’ ‘Crimson Tide,’ ‘Devil in a Blue Dress,’ ‘The Hurricane‘ and ‘Remember the Titans‘ before winning an Academy Award for Best Actor for playing Alonzo Harris in ‘Training Day.’

    Since then, the Oscar-winning actor has appeared in such films as ‘Man on Fire,’ ‘Inside Man,’ ‘American Gangster,’ ‘Unstoppable,’ ‘Safe House,’ ‘The Magnificent Seven‘ and ‘The Equalizer‘ franchise.

    His new film, ‘Highest 2 Lowest‘, which reunites him with longtime collaborator director Spike Lee, opens in theaters on August 15th before being available to stream on Apple TV+ on September 5th.

    In honor of ‘Highest 2 Lowest’s release, Moviefone is counting down the 45 best movies of Denzel Washington’s incredibly impressive acting career, including his latest.

    Let’s begin!

    45. ‘The Little Things‘ (2021)

    Denzel Washington as Joe "Deke" Deacon in 'The Little Things' from Warner Bros. Pictures.
    Denzel Washington as Joe “Deke” Deacon in ‘The Little Things’ from Warner Bros. Pictures.

    Deputy Sheriff Joe “Deke” Deacon (Washington) joins forces with Sgt. Jim Baxter (Rami Malek) to search for a serial killer who’s terrorizing Los Angeles. As they track the culprit, Baxter is unaware that the investigation is dredging up echoes of Deke’s past, uncovering disturbing secrets that could threaten more than his case.

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    44. ‘Antwone Fisher‘ (2002)

    A sailor (Derek Luke) prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor (Washington), he confronts his painful past and begins a quest to find the family he never knew.

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    43. ‘2 Guns‘ (2013)

    A DEA agent (Washington) and an undercover Naval Intelligence officer (Mark Wahlberg) who have been tasked with investigating one another find they have been set up by the mob — the very organization the two men believe they have been stealing money from.

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    42. ‘The Siege‘ (1998)

    The secret US abduction of a suspected terrorist from his Middle East homeland leads to a wave of terrorist attacks in New York. An FBI senior agent (Washington) and his team attempt to locate and decommission the enemy cells, but must also deal with an Army General (Bruce Willis) gone rogue and a female CIA agent (Annette Bening) of uncertain loyalties.

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    41. ‘Déjà Vu‘ (2006)

    Called in to recover evidence in the aftermath of a horrific explosion on a New Orleans ferry, Federal agent Doug Carlin (Washington) gets pulled away from the scene and taken to a top-secret government lab that uses a time-shifting surveillance device to help prevent crime.

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    40. ‘Out of Time‘ (2003)

    (L to R) Denzel Washington and Eva Mendes in 'Out of Time'. Photo: MGM.
    (L to R) Denzel Washington and Eva Mendes in ‘Out of Time’. Photo: MGM.

    Matt Lee Whitlock (Washington), respected chief of police in small Banyan Key, Florida, must solve a vicious double homicide before he himself falls under suspicion. Matt Lee has to stay a few steps ahead of his own police force and everyone he’s trusted in order to find out the truth.

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    39. ‘Much Ado About Nothing‘ (1993)

    In this Shakespearean farce, Hero (Kate Beckinsale) and her groom-to-be, Claudio (Robert Sean Leonard), team up with Claudio’s commanding officer, Don Pedro (Washington), the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Their targets are sharp-witted duo Benedick (Kenneth Branagh) and Beatrice (Emma Thompson) — a tough task indeed, considering their corresponding distaste for love and each other. Meanwhile, meddling Don John (Keanu Reeves) plots to ruin the wedding.

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    38. ‘Fallen‘ (1998)

    Homicide detective John Hobbes (Washington) witnesses the execution of serial killer Edgar Reese (Elias Koteas). Soon after the execution the killings start again, and they are very similar to Reese’s style.

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    37. ‘Mississippi Masala‘ (1991)

    An Indian family is expelled from Uganda when Idi Amin takes power. They move to Mississippi and time passes. The Indian daughter (Sarita Choudhury) falls in love with a black man (Washington), and the respective families have to come to terms with it.

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    36. ‘Virtuosity‘ (1995)

    The Law Enforcement Technology Advancement Centre (LETAC) has developed SID version 6.7 (Russell Crowe): a Sadistic, Intelligent, and Dangerous virtual reality entity which is synthesized from the personalities of more than 150 serial killers, and only one man can stop him.

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    35. ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.‘ (2017)

    Denzel Washington in 'Roman J. Israel, Esq'. Photo: Sony Pictures.
    Denzel Washington in ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq’. Photo: Sony Pictures.

    Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel (Washington) has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm’s frontman – has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes on that role. He soon discovers some unsettling truths about the firm – truths that conflict with his values of helping the poor and dispossessed – and finds himself in an existential crisis that leads to extreme actions.

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    34. ‘A Soldier’s Story‘ (1984)

    In a rural town in Louisiana, a black Master Sergeant is found shot to death just outside the local Army Base. Military lawyer, Captain Davenport (Howard E. Rollins Jr.)—also a black man—is sent from Washington to conduct an investigation. Facing an uncooperative chain of command and fearful black troops, Davenport must battle with deceit and prejudice in order to find out exactly who really did kill the Master Sergeant.

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    33. ‘Courage Under Fire‘ (1996)

    A US Army officer (Washington), who made a “friendly fire” mistake that was covered up, has been reassigned to a desk job. He is tasked to investigate a female chopper commander’s (Meg Ryan) worthiness to be awarded the Medal of Honor. At first all seems in order. But then he begins to notice inconsistencies between the testimonies of the witnesses…

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    32. ‘Mo’ Better Blues‘ (1990)

    Talented but self-centered trumpeter Bleek Gillian (Washington) is obsessed with his music and indecisiveness about his girlfriends Indigo (Joie Lee) and Clarke (Cynda Williams). But when he is forced to come to the aid of his manager and childhood friend (Spike Lee), Bleek finds his world more fragile that he ever imagined.

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    31. ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth‘ (2021)

    From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Joel Coen comes the propulsive, boldly cinematic ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth,’ starring Oscar-winners Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand as the devious, ill-fated Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. An original, striking reimagining of the classic Shakespearean tale portrayed in sumptuous black-and-white cinematography, ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’ finds the titular general and his loyal wife older and warier, desperately striving against a merciless ticking clock as they attempt to seize upon a final opportunity for power. In the chaos that ensues, their grasp on the throne unravels, terror mounts and regret enshrouds every inch of their wretched world. Co-starring Kathryn Hunter, Corey Hawkins, Moses Ingram, Brendan Gleeson, Harry Melling and Bertie Carvel.

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    30. ‘John Q‘ (2002)

    Denzel Washington in 'John Q'. Photo: New Line Cinema.
    Denzel Washington in ‘John Q’. Photo: New Line Cinema.

    John Quincy Archibald (Washington) is a father and husband whose son is diagnosed with an enlarged heart and then finds out he cannot receive a transplant because HMO insurance will not cover it. Therefore, he decides to take a hospital full of patients hostage until the hospital puts his son’s name on the donor’s list.

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    29. ‘He Got Game‘ (1998)

    A basketball player’s  father (Washington) must try to convince him (Ray Allen) to go to a college so he can get a shorter prison sentence.

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    28. ‘The Book of Eli‘ (2010)

    A post-apocalyptic tale, in which a lone man (Washington) fights his way across America in order to protect a sacred book that holds the secrets to saving humankind.

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    27. ‘Ricochet‘ (1991)

    An attorney (Washington) is terrorized by the criminal (John Lithgow) he put away years ago when he was a cop.

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    26. ‘Flight‘ (2012)

    Commercial airline pilot Whip Whitaker (Washington) has a problem with drugs and alcohol, though so far he’s managed to complete his flights safely. His luck runs out when a disastrous mechanical malfunction sends his plane hurtling toward the ground. Whip pulls off a miraculous crash-landing that results in only six lives lost. Shaken to the core, Whip vows to get sober — but when the crash investigation exposes his addiction, he finds himself in an even worse situation.

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    25. ‘The Bone Collector‘ (1999)

    (L to R) Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie in 'The Bone Collector'. Photo: Universal Pictures.
    (L to R) Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie in ‘The Bone Collector’. Photo: Universal Pictures.

    Rookie cop, Amelia Donaghy (Angelina Jolie) reluctantly teams with Lincoln Rhyme (Washington) – formerly the department’s top homicide detective but now paralyzed as a result of a spinal injury – to catch a grisly serial killer dubbed ‘The Bone Collector’. The murderer’s special signature is to leave tantalizing clues based on the grim remains of his crimes.

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    24. ‘Cry Freedom‘ (1987)

    A dramatic story, based on actual events, about the friendship between two men struggling against apartheid in South Africa in the 1970s. Donald Woods (Kevin Kline) is a white liberal journalist in South Africa who begins to follow the activities of Stephen Biko (Washington), a courageous and outspoken black anti-apartheid activist.

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    23. ‘Gladiator II‘ (2024)

    Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus (Russell Crowe) at the hands of his uncle (Joaquin Phoenix), Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.

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    22. ‘Philadelphia‘ (1993)

    Two competing lawyers (Tom Hanks and Washington) join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. As their unlikely friendship develops their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries.

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    21. ‘The Equalizer‘ (2014)

    Robert McCall (Washington) believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets Teri (Chloe Grace Moretz), a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can’t stand idly by – he has to help her. Armed with hidden skills that allow him to serve vengeance against anyone who would brutalize the helpless, McCall comes out of his self-imposed retirement and finds his desire for justice reawakened. If someone has a problem, if the odds are stacked against them, if they have nowhere else to turn, McCall will help. He is The Equalizer.

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    20. ‘The Magnificent Seven‘ (2016)

    2016's 'The Magnificent Seven'. Photo: Sony Pictures.
    2016’s ‘The Magnificent Seven’. Photo: Sony Pictures.

    Looking to mine for gold, greedy industrialist Bartholomew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard) seizes control of the Old West town of Rose Creek. With their lives in jeopardy, Emma Cullen (Haley Bennett) and other desperate residents turn to bounty hunter Sam Chisolm (Washington) for help. Chisolm recruits an eclectic group of gunslingers to take on Bogue and his ruthless henchmen. With a deadly showdown on the horizon, the seven mercenaries soon find themselves fighting for more than just money once the bullets start to fly.

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    19. ‘Unstoppable‘ (2010)

    A runaway train, transporting deadly, toxic chemicals, is barreling down on Stanton, Pennsylvania, and proves to be unstoppable until a veteran engineer (Washington) and young conductor (Chris Pine) risk their lives to try and stop it with a switch engine.

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    18. ‘The Pelican Brief‘ (1993)

    Two Supreme Court Justices have been assassinated. One lone law student (Julia Roberts) has stumbled upon the truth. An investigative journalist (Washington) wants her story. Everybody else wants her dead.

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    17. ‘Crimson Tide‘ (1995)

    After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey (Gene Hackman) signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter (Washington) to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsay insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him.

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    16. ‘Fences‘ (2016)

    In 1950s Pittsburgh, a frustrated African-American father (Washington) struggles with the constraints of poverty, racism, and his own inner demons as he tries to raise a family.

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    15. ‘The Equalizer 3‘ (2023)

    Denzel Washington stars as Robert McCall in Columbia Pictures 'The Equalizer 3.' Photo by: Stefano Montesi.
    Denzel Washington stars as Robert McCall in Columbia Pictures ‘The Equalizer 3.’ Photo by: Stefano Montesi.

    Since giving up his life as a government assassin, Robert McCall (Washington) has struggled to reconcile the horrific things he’s done in the past and finds a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed. Finding himself surprisingly at home in Southern Italy, he discovers his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends’ protector by taking on the mafia.

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    14. ‘The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3‘ (2009)

    Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day’s work for dispatcher Walter Garber (Washington) into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime.

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    13. ‘Safe House‘ (2012)

    A dangerous CIA renegade (Washington) resurfaces after a decade on the run. When the safe house he’s remanded to is attacked by mercenaries, a rookie operative (Ryan Reynolds) escapes with him. Now, the unlikely allies must stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead.

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    12. ‘Glory‘ (1989)

    Robert Gould Shaw (Matthew Broderick) leads the US Civil War’s first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates.

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    11. ‘Remember the Titans‘ (2000)

    After leading his football team to 15 winning seasons, coach Bill Yoast (Will Patton) is demoted and replaced by Herman Boone (Washington) – who is tough, opinionated and as different from the beloved Yoast as he could be. The two men learn to overcome their differences and turn a group of hostile young men into champions.

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    10. ‘Highest 2 Lowest‘ (2025)

    Denzel Washington in 'Highest 2 Lowest'. Photo Credit: David Lee.
    Denzel Washington in ‘Highest 2 Lowest’. Photo Credit: David Lee.

    When a titan music mogul (Washington), widely known as having the “best ears in the business”, is targeted with a ransom plot, he is jammed up in a life-or-death moral dilemma.

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    9. ‘The Hurricane‘ (1999)

    The story of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter (Washington), a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.

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    8. ‘Devil in a Blue Dress‘ (1995)

    In late 1940s Los Angeles, Easy Rawlins (Washington) is an unemployed black World War II veteran with few job prospects. At a bar, Easy meets DeWitt Albright (Tom Sizemore), a mysterious white man looking for someone to investigate the disappearance of a missing white woman named Daphne Monet (Jennifer Beals), who he suspects is hiding out in one of the city’s black jazz clubs. Strapped for money and facing house payments, Easy takes the job, but soon finds himself in over his head.

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    7. ‘American Gangster‘ (2007)

    Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson (Clarence Williams III), Frank Lucas (Washington) establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. Partly based on a true story.

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    6. ‘The Equalizer 2‘ (2018)

    Robert McCall (Washington), who serves an unflinching justice for the exploited and oppressed, embarks on a relentless, globe-trotting quest for vengeance when a long-time friend (Melissa Leo) is murdered.

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    5. ‘Man on Fire‘ (2004)

    Denzel Washington in 'Man on Fire'. Photo: 20th Century Fox.
    Denzel Washington in ‘Man on Fire’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.

    Jaded ex-CIA operative John Creasy (Washington) reluctantly accepts a job as the bodyguard for a 10-year-old girl (Dakota Fanning) in Mexico City. They clash at first, but eventually bond, and when she’s kidnapped he’s consumed by fury and will stop at nothing to save her life.

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    4. ‘Inside Man‘ (2006)

    When an armed, masked gang (led by Clive Owen) enter a Manhattan bank, lock the doors and take hostages, the detective (Washington) assigned to effect their release enters negotiations preoccupied with corruption charges he is facing.

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    3. ‘Malcolm X‘ (1992)

    A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader (played by Washington) of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the ’50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam. His assassination in 1965 left a legacy of self-determination and racial pride.

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    2. ‘The Mighty Quinn‘ (1989)

    Police chief Xavier Quinn (Washington) investigates the gruesome murder of Donald Pater, one of the wealthiest residents on a Caribbean island. He was found decapitated in his Jacuzzi. Although the local political establishment, especially crooked Governor Chalk (Norman Beaton), insists that small-time thief Maubee (Robert Townsend) is responsible, Xavier has his doubts. This view is complicated by the police chief’s personal history with Maubee: The men have been friends since childhood.

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    1. ‘Training Day‘ (2001)

    (L to R) Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke in 'Training Day'. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.
    (L to R) Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke in ‘Training Day’. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures.

    On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop (Ethan Hawke) works with a rogue detective (Washington) who isn’t what he appears.

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  • ‘Crimson Tide’ Sequel Reportedly in Development

    (L to R) Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman in 'Crimson Tide'. Photo: © Hollywood Pictures Company, Don Simpson Productions, Inc. & Jerry Bruckheimer Inc.-All rights reserved.
    (L to R) Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman in ‘Crimson Tide’. Photo: © Hollywood Pictures Company, Don Simpson Productions, Inc. & Jerry Bruckheimer Inc.-All rights reserved.

    Preview:

    • Jerry Bruckheimer says he’s developing a sequel to 1995 submarine thriller ‘Crimson Tide’.
    • Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman starred in the original.
    • A writer and director are involved in the new potential project.

    Having seen big success wrangling a sequel to one of his previous hits via ‘Top Gun Maverick,’ producer Jerry Bruckheimer is looking to do it again.

    Talking on a recent episode of ‘The Rich Eisen Show,’ Bruckheimer revealed that he was in the early stages of developing a follow-up to 1995 submarine thriller ‘Crimson Tide.’

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    While the new project is still very much in its infancy, Bruckheimer did say that a writer and director –– who he did not name –– were already having discussions with the Navy as to the current state of undersea warfare, as a new scenario will be needed for this movie.

    Related Article: Jerry Bruckheimer Talks ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Reboot and More

    What’s the story of ‘Crimson Tide’?

    (L to R) Gene Hackman, Denzel Washington in 'Crimson Tide'. Photo: © Hollywood Pictures Company, Don Simpson Productions, Inc. & Jerry Bruckheimer Inc.-All rights reserved.
    (L to R) Gene Hackman, Denzel Washington in ‘Crimson Tide’. Photo: © Hollywood Pictures Company, Don Simpson Productions, Inc. & Jerry Bruckheimer Inc.-All rights reserved.

    In the near future, Russian rebels have seized control of one of the ICBM bases in the USSR. Alarmed by the prospect of a rebel strike, the U.S. sends the USS Alabama, a nuclear ballistic missile submarine, to watch over the base and retaliate in case they launch.

    While on patrol, the submarine is attacked and the radio systems are knocked out, but after first receiving an emergency message from HQ to launch nuclear missiles at the rebels. A second emergency message received during the battle is only partially recovered.

    Captain Ramsey (Gene Hackman) decides to carry out the first order to launch the missiles regardless while Executive Officer Hunter (Denzel Washington) wants to wait for a successful receipt of the second message once the radio systems are repaired. The conflict escalates into mutiny as Ramsey and Hunter fight for control of the Alabama’s nuclear missiles.

    The movie, directed by Tony Scott, also featured Viggo Mortensen, Steve Zahn, James Gandolfini, Matt Craven and George Dzundza.

    But it was perhaps more famous for the people behind the keyboard for the script; while Michael Schiffer’s name is on the screenplay, with Richard P. Henrick credited for the story, there was an extensive list of writers who did passes, including Robert Towne and Quentin Tarantino.

    Denzel Washington in 'Crimson Tide'. Photo: © Hollywood Pictures Company, Don Simpson Productions, Inc. & Jerry Bruckheimer Inc.-All rights reserved.
    Denzel Washington in ‘Crimson Tide’. Photo: © Hollywood Pictures Company, Don Simpson Productions, Inc. & Jerry Bruckheimer Inc.-All rights reserved.

    According to Bruckheimer, the hope is to entice Washington to return (Hackman retired years ago and died in February of this year).

    Here’s what he said about the possibility:

    “If we give him a good script, I think he’d do it.”

    Variety reached out to a source close to Washington, who brought word that the actor would consider the idea, but is certainly waiting to see any screenplay.

    As to who is at work on the concepts for the new movie, Bruckheimer declined to name them.

    There are no details, plot or otherwise, about this sequel, so we can only speculate what it might focus on. The technology behind nuclear submarines has moved on considerably from the days of the original, and yet the basics remain.

    A nuclear submarine was a key plot point in the last two ‘Mission: Impossible’ movies, and the concept of technology aboard such a vessel could well play into the new one.

    And it’s worth noting that Disney, which has the rights to ‘Crimson Tide’, has yet to comment on the possibility of any sequel –– but given Bruckheimer’s long working relationship with the studio, he certainly has leeway to say what he likes about future projects.

    What else is Jerry Bruckheimer developing?

    Producer Jerry Bruckheimer on the set of Apple Original Films’ 'F1', a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo by Scott Garfield. Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures / Apple Original Films. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Producer Jerry Bruckheimer on the set of Apple Original Films’ ‘F1’, a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Photo by Scott Garfield. Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures / Apple Original Films. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Bruckheimer, who shepherded the original ‘Crimson Tide’ alongside business partner Don Simpson, has a wide variety of projects in development.

    He was most recently behind hit Brad Pitt racing drama ‘F1’, which has now earned more than $167 million worldwide after a week on release.

    And he’s produced other sequels to his past movies, including the ongoing ‘Bad Boys’ franchise and ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’, which saw Eddie Murphy back in his most famous role.

    Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley in 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.'
    Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley in ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.’ Courtesy of Netflix © 2024.

    Given that his producing portfolio also includes TV alongside movies, Bruckheimer is moving ahead on the likes of new ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ movies (including one with Margot Robbie attached), another ‘National Treasure’ and a TV series based on ‘Enemy of the State’.

    Chief among them, though, might be the work on a third ‘Top Gun’ movie, which star Tom Cruise and writer Christopher McQuarrie are looking to crack.

    Here’s what Bruckheimer told Eisen about a potential return for Cruise’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell:

    “I can’t talk about [the story] yet, but it’s a real good one.”

    What else is Denzel Washington working on?

    Denzel Washington attends Netflix's 'The Piano Lesson' LA premiere at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on November 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images for Netflix.
    Denzel Washington attends Netflix’s ‘The Piano Lesson’ LA premiere at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on November 19, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images for Netflix.

    The actor will next be seen leading Spike Lee’s crime thriller ‘Highest 2 Lowest,’ based on Akira Kurosawa’s classic ‘High and Low’.

    Though he has been making statements about retiring, at least from acting, he’s still keeping busy.

    This is what he said about potentially stepping back from being on screen:

    “There are very few films left for me to make that I’m interested in, and I have to be inspired by the filmmaker. The things that are going on for me professionally behind the camera are as important to me now as in front of the camera. I think there’s less and less time I’ll be spending in front of the camera.”

    He’s preparing to work on crime drama ‘Here Comes the Flood,’ and he’s talked up a potential role in the planned third ‘Black Panther’ movie, which director Ryan Coogler has confirmed could happen, and he has other possible roles coming up, including a project about the historical warrior Hannibal.

    And even if he does decide that his days as an actor are numbered, he’ll likely to continue to produce and direct movies.

    When might the ‘Crimson Tide’ sequel be on screens?

    With the script not even written yet and no other details offered, we don’t expect this one to come together for a while yet.

    If Denzel Washington does sign on to star, that’ll have this one moving a little faster and encourage the studio financiers to turn their keys and release the funds for this one to be made.

    (L to R) Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman in 'Crimson Tide'. Photo: © Hollywood Pictures Company, Don Simpson Productions, Inc. & Jerry Bruckheimer Inc.-All rights reserved.
    (L to R) Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman in ‘Crimson Tide’. Photo: © Hollywood Pictures Company, Don Simpson Productions, Inc. & Jerry Bruckheimer Inc.-All rights reserved.

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  • ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Actor Michael Madsen Dies Aged 67

    Michael Madsen in 'The Bleeding'. Photo: Anchor Bay Entertainment.
    Michael Madsen in ‘The Killing Jar’. Photo: New Films International.

    Preview:

    • Michael Madsen has died at the age of 67.
    • He was known for appearing in cult movies, often as a tough guy.
    • Madsen became one of filmmaker Quentin Tarantino’s go-to actors.

    Michael Madsen, who became a cult icon for his roles in Quentin Tarantino’s early movies, died on July 2nd, according to a statement from his family.

    Known for his intense screen presence, rugged charm, and signature slow-burn delivery, Madsen built a career out of playing men who were dangerous, broken, and sometimes heartbreakingly human.

    In Tarantino’s 1992 debut ‘Reservoir Dogs’, Madsen gave one of his most infamous performances as Mr. Blonde, the sadistic ex-con whose brutal dance scene — set to “Stuck in the Middle with You” — became one of the most talked-about moments in indie film history.

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    But behind the onscreen menace, those close to him saw a sensitive soul. As his family wrote in his obituary:

    “He walked the line between myth and man, never pretending to be anything other than who he was. He will be remembered for his passion, his poetry, and his deep love for his family. The world is a little less dangerous — and a little less beautiful — without him.”

    Related Article: ‘Walking Tall’ Actor Joe Don Baker Dies Aged 89

    Michael Madsen: Early Life

    (L to R) Michael Madsen and Alec Baldwin in 'The Getaway'. Photo: Universal Pictures.
    (L to R) Michael Madsen and Alec Baldwin in ‘The Getaway’. Photo: Universal Pictures.

    Born on September 25, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, Michael Søren Madsen grew up in a creative household. His mother, Elaine, was a poet and filmmaker, and his sister, Virginia Madsen, would go on to become an Oscar-nominated actor herself.

    After high school, Madsen initially worked as a mechanic and served time in a juvenile detention facility; real-life experiences that would inform the grit and authenticity he brought to so many of his roles.

    He eventually turned to acting, studying at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago under John Malkovich. That foundation helped shape an actor capable of conveying equal parts threat and tenderness.

    Michael Madsen: Movie roles

    Cast of 'Reservoir Dogs'. Photo: Miramax Films.
    Cast of ‘Reservoir Dogs’. Photo: Miramax Films.

    Madsen’s early film career began in the 1980s with roles in movies such as ‘WarGames’ and ‘The Natural,’ but his breakthrough came in the early 1990s.

    The ‘Reservoir Dogs’ role of Mr. Blonde (which he famously won over fellow actor James Woods) launched him into a new echelon of character actors and cemented his association with Tarantino, who would later cast him as the grizzled assassin Budd in ‘Kill Bill’.

    Over the years, Madsen amassed a diverse filmography of more than 200 credits. His work spanned genres and budgets — from big studio projects such as ‘Donnie Brasco,’ ‘Thelma & Louise,’ and ‘Sin City,’ to gritty B-movie thrillers and straight-to-video crime dramas.

    He played gangsters, hitmen, cowboys, cops, and outlaws with equal conviction.

    He also made memorable appearances in Robert Rodriguez’s ‘Desperado,’ Tony Scott’s ‘True Romance,’ and the vampire movie ‘BloodRayne.’

    Michael Madsen: Legacy and Final Years

    Michael Madsen in 'The Killing Jar'. Photo: New Films International.
    Michael Madsen in ‘The Killing Jar’. Photo: New Films International.

    Beyond acting, Madsen was also a published poet, authoring several collections of verse. His writing often reflected on love, fatherhood, addiction, and redemption.

    Though his personal life included struggles – most notably with substance abuse and the loss of his son Hudson – Madsen remained a prolific artist and fiercely loyal friend.

    In his later years, he appeared in indie films and lent his voice to video games like ‘Grand Theft Auto III.’ He was also a frequent presence at film festivals, where he was celebrated for his contributions to American cinema.

    He is survived by his wife DeAnna and four children.

    Michael Madsen and Bruce Dern star in 'The Hateful Eight'.
    Michael Madsen and Bruce Dern star in ‘The Hateful Eight’.

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  • Tom Cruise in Early Talks for ‘Days of Thunder’ Sequel

    Tom Cruise in 'Days of Thunder'.
    Tom Cruise in ‘Days of Thunder’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

    Preview:

    • Tom Cruise is considering a sequel to ‘Days of Thunder.’
    • It would likely see him return as driver Cole Trickle.
    • Paramount is in talks with the actor about the idea.

    Tom Cruise, it seems, is ready to turn back the clock and re-visit another one of his past movies.

    With the huge success that was ‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ it seems he’s looking at ‘Days of Thunder’ as the next potential sequel generator.

    According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cruise is talking to Paramount about a potential movie sequel to the NASCAR-set action drama. Which we’re sure the studio would be interested in, especially since it already wanted to make a TV series based on the original for Paramount+ which Cruise shut down.

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    What was the story of ‘Days of Thunder?’

    (L to R) Robert Duvall and Tom Cruise in 'Days of Thunder'. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
    (L to R) Robert Duvall and Tom Cruise in ‘Days of Thunder’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

    Released in 1990 following the success of movies such as ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Days of Thunder’ followed a similar storyline about a hot-headed lead character, albeit relocated to a new venue.

    Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (working back then with late colleague Don Simpson) and directed by ‘Top Gun’s Tony Scott, ‘Thunder’ follows the exploits of the improbably named Cole Trickle (Cruise), a scrappy race car driver recruited to a new NASCAR team led by a retired racing legend played by Robert Duvall.

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    Cruise got his first and, to date, only official writing credit on the film for developing the story with screenwriter Robert Towne. And his love interest on the movie was played by one Nicole Kidman, to whom he was married for 11 years after meeting here and who made her Hollywood debut playing a neurosurgeon who falls in love with Cole.

    ‘Days of Thunder’ wasn’t considered a box office hit upon its release (it made $157 million globally off a production budget of $60 million), and the film received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. Yet it has since been re-evaluated.

    What could a ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel be about?

    (L to R) Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in 'Days of Thunder'. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
    (L to R) Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise in ‘Days of Thunder’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

    Sticking to playbook of ‘Maverick,’ it’s not hard to imagine Cruise back as Trickle (stop sniggering!), here coaching some new hotshot driver while also looking to relive his glory days.

    And given the star’s driving (pun entirely intended) love of stunts, we could see him pushing to do as much behind the wheel as he can.

    A bigger question might be whether Kidman would return, given that their marriage didn’t exactly end on the best of terms and more recent reports have seen Cruise irked by his former wife’s comments on their relationship. So we might have to buckle up for Kidman’s character to be barely mentioned or not factor in at all.

    When would any ‘Days of Thunder’ sequel be in theaters?

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    1990’s ‘Days of Thunder’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

    With discussions at such an early stage, and Cruise’s busy schedule we can’t imagine a ‘Days of Thunder’ movie would be anywhere near the checkered flag, let alone ready to speed into theaters much before 2027 or 2028.

    Right now, we’d list this one as a rumor, not even on the starting grid. But aren’t you anticipating ‘Days of Thunder: Trickle’ just a little bit? We are. (They can workshop the title).

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    Tom Cruise in ‘Days of Thunder’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

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  • Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to Star in and Produce ‘Man on Fire’ Series Adaptation

    (Left) Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Black Manta in Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure 'Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Courtesy Warner Bros Pictures/ ™ & © DC Comics. (Right) Denzel Washington in 'Man on Fire'. Photo: 20th Century Fox.
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    Preview:

    • Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is aboard to star in and produce a ‘Man on Fire’ series.
    • ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ director Steven Caple Jr. is also aboard.
    • ‘Fear Street’s Kyle Killen is head writer and producer on the show.

    If you mention the title ‘Man on Fire’, chances are most people will think of the 2004 Tony Scott action thriller that represented one of his standout collaborations with Denzel Washington.

    But did you know that A) the movie was based on a book and B) was previously adapted into a 1987 movie starring Scott Glenn?

    And if Netflix has its way, we’ll also all be thinking of a new series adaptations of the novels, which has been in the works for a few months. Now ‘Aquaman’ and ‘Watchmen’ actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is aboard to star the series, via Deadline.

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    What’s the story of ‘Man on Fire’?

    Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning in 'Man on Fire'.
    (L to R) Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning in ‘Man on Fire’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.

    While the books have Creasy as an American former member of the French Foreign Legion, the Scott movie updated the basics to feature him as a hard-drinking, burnt-out ex-CIA operative who has given up on life until he’s hired as a bodyguard to protect 9-year-old Pita Ramos (Dakota Fanning). Bit by bit, Creasy (Washington) begins to reclaim some of his soul, but when Pita is kidnapped, Creasy’s fiery rage is finally released, and he will stop at nothing to save her as he sets out on a dangerous, revenge-fueled rescue mission.

    There is plenty material to use for the series, since Quinnell (the pen name of author Philip Nicholson) wrote four more novels –– 1992’s ‘The Perfect Kill’, 1993’s ‘The Blue Ring’, 1994’s ‘Black Horn’ and 1996’s ‘Message from Hell’, which all feature Creasy.

    Denzel Washington in 'Man on Fire'.
    Denzel Washington in ‘Man on Fire’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.

    The Netflix show, which has an eight-episode, straight-to-series order, will adapt ‘Man on Fire’ and ‘The Perfect Kill’.

    And it won’t directly adapt the 2004 film’s plot regardless, given that –– spoiler alert! –– Creasy dies from his injuries at the end (in the book, he fakes his death). He should enjoy (though given his dour mood, “enjoy” might be a stretch) a longer life if things go his way on Netflix.

    Who is making ‘Man on Fire’ as a series?

    Director Steven Caple Jr. on the set of 'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.'
    Director Steven Caple Jr. on the set of ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.’ Paramount Pictures and Skydance Present in association with Hasbro and New Republic Pictures, a di Bonaventura Pictures Production, a Tom Desanto /Don Murphy Production, a Bay Films Production.

    Already aboard before Abdul-Mateen II was Kyle Killen, who worked on the successful horror trilogy ‘Fear Street’ for the streaming service.

    Also now working on the show? Steven Caple Jr., who directed ‘Creed II’ and most recently made ‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’.

    Related Article: Netflix Adapting ‘Man on Fire’ Novel into New Thriller Series

    When will ‘Man on Fire’ be on Netflix?

    Since the eight-episode drama has yet to start filming, there are no details on when the show might hit Netflix. It’ll need to track down the rest of the cast first, so our guess would be a 2025 release at the earliest.

    Denzel Washington in 'Man on Fire'.
    Denzel Washington in ‘Man on Fire’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.

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  • New ‘Mission: Impossible’ Nearly Featured De-Aged Julia Roberts

    Julia Roberts in Universal Pictures' 'Ticket to Paradise.'
    Julia Roberts in Universal Pictures’ ‘Ticket to Paradise.’

    While it might not have been as big a box office success as ‘Barbie’ or ‘Oppenheimer’, plenty of people have been to see ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’. And if you’re among them, chances are you’ll have seen an early scene set years before Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt is part of the Impossible Mission Force.

    The scene takes place largely in shadow, because while writer/director Christopher McQuarrie considered using the sort of de-aging technology as employed by movies such as ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ he ultimately rejected the idea, thinking it would be distracting.

    But that wasn’t the full extent of what McQuarrie originally planned. Sitting down to talk at length about the movie on the Empire Podcast Spoiler Special for ‘Dead Reckoning’, he revealed that the sequence –– and de-aging –– was going to go further.

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    McQuarrie’s Idea

    Christopher McQuarrie, writer and director of 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One.'
    Christopher McQuarrie, writer and director of ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.’

    Originally, McQuarrie had thought to include another huge superstar besides Cruise in the sequence.

    Here’s what McQuarrie said of the initial idea:

    “I said, ‘OK, if I were doing this sequence, it would be Tom in, say, 1989. It would be Tony Scott’s ‘Mission: Impossible.’ That’s who would have been directing the movie before Brian De Palma, you know, in that era. We looked at ‘Days of Thunder’ and we looked at the style of it, and we started thinking what would it look like if Tony Scott had shot this, and who would it have been? I looked back at who was the ingenue, who was the breakout star in 1989? And right around then was ‘Mystic Pizza’. And I was like, ‘Oh my God. Julia Roberts, a then-pre-‘Pretty Woman‘ Julia Roberts, as this young woman.’”

    Ultimately, he decided that it didn’t make sense for the budget:

    “The only way I could have seen doing the sequence justice [using de-aging] was to somehow convince Julia Roberts to come in and be this small role at the beginning of this story. And of course, as you’re conceptually going through it, you’re like, ‘Now all anybody’s going to be doing is thinking about the de-aging of Julia Roberts, and Esai (Morales) and Tom, and Henry Czerny.’ I got the bill for de-aging those people before their salaries were even factored into it. And if you put two of them in a shot together, or three of them in a shot together, it would have been as expensive as the train [sequence that ends the movie] by the time we were done. It was so… the force multiplier of — and the way we shoot scenes, and the fluidity, and the camera movement. And of course, that wouldn’t be the style of the movie in 1989. That wouldn’t make sense if you were shooting an ’89 ‘Mission’ like a 2023 ‘Mission.’”

    Given how expensive ‘Dead Reckoning’ already was given covid complications and delays in shooting, you can see why he might have been less willing to spend that money.

    ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ is in theaters now.

    (L to R) Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie on the set of 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One' from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.
    (L to R) Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie on the set of ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ from Paramount Pictures and Skydance.

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  • Netflix Plans ‘Man on Fire’ Series Adaptation

    Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning in director Tony Scott's 'Man on Fire.'
    (L to R) Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning in director Tony Scott’s ‘Man on Fire.’

    Action thrillers have long been a go-to genre for movie studios and TV channels and streaming services are not immune to their lure. Prime Video has the likes of ‘Reacher’ and ‘Jack Ryan’, while Netflix has seen success with the recent likes of ‘The Night Agent’.

    Now, the streamer is looking for more action, planning a new adaptation of A.J. Quinnell’s novel ‘Man on Fire,’ which was published in 1980 and has been previously turned into a movie in 1987 (starring Scott Glenn) and most famously in 2004, starring Denzel Washington.

    Kyle Killen, who worked on ‘Fear Street’ for the company, is on board to serve as writer, executive producer and showrunner. He also worked on Paramount+’s adaptation of game series ‘Halo’ but left the show before it began production rather than relocate.

    New Regency Productions, which owns the rights to the character and produced the movie starring Washington directed by the late Tony Scott, has been in talks with the streaming service for a while, looking to lock in a writer/showrunner.

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    What’s the plot of ‘Man on Fire’?

    While the books have Creasy as an American former member of the French Foreign Legion, the movie updated the basics to feature him as a hard-drinking, burnt-out ex-CIA operative who has given up on life until he’s hired as a bodyguard to protect 9-year-old Pita Ramos (Dakota Fanning). Bit by bit, Creasy (Washington) begins to reclaim some of his soul, but when Pita is kidnapped, Creasy’s fiery rage is finally released and he will stop at nothing to save her as he sets out on a dangerous, revenge-fueled rescue mission.

    Let’s just say that a whole lot of explosions follow, and plenty of people are stabbed/ shot/punched etc.

    Killen has plenty of material to use for the series, since Quinnell (the pen name of author Philip Nicholson) wrote four more novels –– 1992’s ‘The Perfect Kill’, 1993’s ‘The Blue Ring’, 1994’s ‘Black Horn’ and 1996’s ‘Message from Hell’, which all feature Creasy.

    The Netflix show, which has an eight-episode, straight-to-series order, will adapt ‘Man on Fire’ and ‘The Perfect Kill’.

    And it wouldn’t directly adapt the 2004 film’s plot regardless, given that –– spoiler alert! –– Creasy dies from his injuries at the end (in the book, he fakes his death). He should enjoy (though given his dour mood, “enjoy” might be a stretch) a longer life if things go his way on Netflix.

    Of course, a bigger challenge will be finding someone to play Creasy who can make the same sort of impact (in various senses of the word) that Washington managed in the movie, in which he co-starred with Dakota Fanning. That decision is still to come, so we wouldn’t expect the show to arrive before 2024.

    Dakota Fanning and Denzel Washington in director Tony Scott's 'Man on Fire.'
    (L to R) Dakota Fanning and Denzel Washington in director Tony Scott’s ‘Man on Fire.’

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  • 14 Things You Never Knew About ‘True Romance’

    14 Things You Never Knew About ‘True Romance’

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    It’s been 25 years since “True Romance” hit theaters and showed moviegoers what a winning combination director Tony Scott and then-relatively new screenwriter Quentin Tarantino could be.

    To celebrate the anniversary of this underrated but seminal ’90s crime movie, here are some interesting facts you might not have known about “True Romance.”

    1. Though neither actor was ultimately cast, Quentin Tarantino has said he envisioned Robert Carradine and Joan Cusack playing the roles of Clarence and Alabama when he wrote the screenplay.

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    2. Brad Pitt‘s stoner character, Floyd, wound up serving as a major inspiration for the two main characters in 2008’s “Pineapple Express.”

    3. Actor Dennis Hopper voiced his concerns about being injured by Christopher Walken‘s prop gun at the end of the infamous “Sicilian Scene.” Despite director Tony Scott’s assurances, Hopper was indeed wounded when the gun went off and struck his forehead.

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    4. During the shooting of the “Sicilian Scene,” the film’s most iconic, Tony Scott and his crew had lit the set to first shoot Walken’s half of the scene. Walken — mindful of the time it would take to re-light the set — asked the director (nay, “implored” him, in the words of his character, according to Tarantino) if he could please shoot Hopper’s side first. 90 mins later, Scott re-lit the set and shot Hopper first. “That’s an actor’s director,” Tarantino said on a 2012 podcast.

    5. While Tarantino didn’t direct this film, he’s confirmed that it does indeed take place in the same shared universe as his other projects. Saul Rubinek‘s character, Lee Donowitz, is the grandson of Eli Roth‘s Sgt. Donny Donowitz (below, left) from 2009’s “Inglourious Basterds.”

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    6. Patricia Arquette‘s own son, Enzo, plays the role of Elvis in the film’s final scene.

    7. During a key emotional scene for her character, Arquette reportedly struggled with finding the performance necessary to nail the scene. She, according to Tarantino via the aforementioned 2012 podcast, asked Tony Scott for “The Pursuader” — which meant asking the director to slap her until she got into the emotional headspace necessary for her performance.  If true, this is — at best — a highly questionable and problematic practice.

    8. Originally, Tarantino wrote the film to end with Clarence being killed and Alabama becoming a criminal. She would have wound up joining forces with the Mr. White character from “Reservoir Dogs,” hence why White references a woman named Alabama in that film.

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    9. Scott reshot the ending so that Clarance lived, later telling Tarantino — who did not originally like the choice — that he couldn’t kill “those kids” because the director (like the audience) fell in love with them.

    10. Michael Rapaport had a rough time filming the roller coaster scene, as he suffers from acute motion sickness and the scene took two days to complete.

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    11. Clarence’s ever-present sunglasses make a return appearance in 2003’s “Kill Bill: Vol. 1” They’re the same pair The Bride takes from Buck as she escapes the hospital.

    12. Tarantino sold the screenplay for a mere $50,000, which was the minimum amount permitted by the WGA at the time. He used part of that money to purchase the Chevelle Malibu driven by John Travolta‘s character in 1994’s “Pulp Fiction.”

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    13. In a 2011 interview with AFI, Gary Oldman named Drexl Spivey as one of his two favorite film roles. The other was Lee Harvey Oswald from 1991’s “JFK.”

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    14. One scene in the film features the Soundgarden song “Outshined.” While initially intended as a placeholder track, test audiences responded strongly to its inclusion. Unfortunately, that meant a significant amount of the film’s budget had to be devoted to securing the licensing rights.