Denzel Washington's Casting in Historical Roles Sparks Debate

In "Gladiator II," Washington plays Macrinus, a Roman Emperor of Berber descent, raising eyebrows over yet another instance of race-swapping. As if one wasn't enough, he's also set to portray Hannibal Barca, a non-Black historical North African figure, in an upcoming Netflix film. Should we just keep rewriting history to fit the casting trends of today? #denzelwashington #gladiator2 #gladiator