According to TMZ, an insider on the Ridley Scott-directed movie says the kiss was cut because it was not in the script. They say Washington shot the scene several times, adding improvised elements each time. The kiss was an improvisation on his part.

Denzel Washington rules on screen, but there is one thing audiences won’t get to see him do in his latest film.

Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington, who is currently being seen in Ridley Scott's Gladiator 2, alongside Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal recently, during an interview opened up on how American politicians are playing the citizens,