Denzel Washington Attends Premiere of The Piano Lesson

Denzel Washington, celebrated for his role in Gladiator II, recently showcased his family support at the premiere of The Piano Lesson, which features his sons John David and Malcolm Washington. Malcolm, who directed and co-wrote the film, shared his inspiration from their late grandfather, emphasizing his influence on his life. In interviews, Denzel has imparted valuable advice to his children, advocating for theater as the foundation for acting, likening it to basketball by stating, 'Everyone thinks they can do it, but there’s only so many LeBrons.' He stressed that acting is best learned on stage rather than in film or television, which he views as a director's medium. Additionally, he revealed that he has never watched any of his past films completely, as he prefers to focus on improvement rather than fixating on mistakes. Washington also discussed a scene from Gladiator II that was cut, where he kissed a man, indicating it reflects the film's complexity, though it didn't make the final cut.