“She reminds me of…”: Ridley Scott Comparing Daisy Edgar-Jones to a Controversial Hollywood Icon is Still a Compliment For 1 Reason
- Ridley Scott says he'd would love to work with Normal People actress Daisy Edgar-Jones.
- Scott says Daisy Edgar-Jones reminds him of Debra Winger.
- Denzel Washington reveals his kiss with a man from Gladiator II was cut.
Filmmaker Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated movie Gladiator, starring Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, and more, was recently released in theaters. The movie debuted with a 76% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. The sequel to 2000’s Gladiator, starring Russell Crowe, Gladiator II is set two decades after the events of the original movie and follows Lucius, who is taken into slavery. Lucius is bought by Macrinus to become one of his gladiators who plots to overthrow the young emperors.
Mescal was picked by Ridley Scott to portray Lucius Verus in the movie after watching the actor’s performance in Normal People. The actor starred with actress and his best friend Daisy Edgar-Jones on the show, and recently the filmmaker shared he’d very much like to work with the actress.
Ridley Scott wishes to work with Paul Mescal’s Normal People co-star Daisy Edgar Jones
During a recent interview with Cinema Blend, filmmaker Ridley Scott was asked if he has thought about working with Paul Mescal’s Normal People co-star Daisy Edgar Jones. To this, the director said that he has thought about it and would love to work with the actress. He added,
She may not like this; she reminds me of a young Debra Winger.
Paul Mescal added that, according to him, the two of them would work very well together. Debra Winger is regarded as one of the significant actresses of her generation who starred in movies including An Officer and a Gentleman, Shadowlands, and Terms of Endearment, which earned her an Academy Award nomination.
The actress made her Broadway debut in the original production of David Mamet’s play The Anarchist. She has also starred in Ashton Kutcher’s starrer Netflix series The Ranch. Her work in A Dangerous Woman as Martha—an emotionally stunted young woman who triggers a series of violent and sexual catastrophes—received praise from critics and the audience at the time.
The New York Times reported that the actress was very well aware that her reputation in the industry was of someone who is outspoken and stubborn. The publication mentioned that when she was getting offers, she often thought about overstaying her welcome in the industry. Winger was known to be not only one of the most gorgeous actresses in the industry, but also someone who was never afraid to speak her heart out.
Winger shared with People that she never turned her back on the industry, but simply pushed a pause button because nothing interesting was coming her way. She focused on her marriage and raising her kids at the time and returned on-screen with 2001’s Big Bad Love. The actress mentioned turning back to acting was much harder than leaving, but she does not regret making that choice.
Ridley Scott comparing Daisy Edgar-Jones to Debra Winger is still a compliment to her because Winger was respected and admired despite her controversial status of being outspoken. Jones is a beautiful actress who surely will do wonders if working with Scott.
Denzel Washington reveals his kiss with a man who never made it to Gladiator II
Actor Denzel Washington, who plays Macrinus in the movie, revealed in a video interview with Gayety that his kiss with a man never made it to the final cut of the recently released Gladiator II. He said (via Variety)
I actually kissed a man in the film, but they took it out. They cut it; I think they got chicken. I kissed a guy full on the lips, and I guess they weren’t ready for that yet. I killed him about five minutes later. It’s Gladiator. It’s the kiss of death.
Washington revealed that his character in the script was mentioned to be in a relationship with other men in the past. The actor’s performance in the movie has been highly lauded, and in fact, it was Ridley Scott’s involvement that convinced Washington to say yes to the movie.
In his interview with Empire magazine, Washington noted that he picks up a role when the filmmaker inspires him, and Ridley Scott for Gladiator II tremendously inspired him. The actor noted that Scott is excited about life and his movie, adding that he is an inspiration.
Upon asking about his plans for retiring, Denzel Washington noted that at this point in his career, he is only interested in working with the best filmmakers. He added that he does not know how many more movies he’ll be a part of before he announces that he’s retiring, so he’s going to take projects he’s never done before.
Gladiator II is playing in cinemas.
