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Deemed one of the greatest actors in Hollywood, Denzel Washington exudes a classic movie star aura. Renowned for his enduring charm and the seamless blend of irony and sincerity in his iconic roles, Washington embodies the timeless essence of a Hollywood legend. He is also known for avoiding the franchise films, with the notable exception ofThe Equalizertrilogy.
He has also been commended for the same by being named the second-highest-grossing actor to not star in a franchise, following theTitanicstar Leonardo DiCaprio. However, Washington did not seem to mind the ranking, as he responded with a touch of wit.
Denzel Washington Has no Issues Losing to Leonardo DiCaprio
In a conversation withScreenRant, Denzel Washington expressed his disinterest in sequels and potential franchise films, as he highlighted his approach of focusing on each film individually rather than considering potential sequels.
When he was informed that he has been ranked as“#2 for the highest-grossing stars who have not done a franchise,”right behindLeonardo DiCaprio, Washington humorously added,“They’ve got more categories… stars who have not done franchises. Is that a compliment?”
When it was suggested that DiCaprio shouldn’t be on the list due to his role inCritters 3,Washington jokingly replied,“I’ll tell him you said so.”It’s evident that the 69-year-old actor isn’t bothered by his placement on the list, let alone trailing behind DiCaprio.
TheTraining Daystar had been among the actors who wield considerable box office power without starring in film series, untilThe Equalizertrilogy. It has been the only film series that he has starred in before the upcomingGladiatorsequel.
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However, unlike Washington, many actors have achieved immense box office success by starring in popular franchises. Most of thehighest-grossing actorsin the industry are from franchises, notably from the MCU, including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Samuel L. Jackson, and Scarlett Johansson.
Denzel Washington Rejected $2.7 Billion Franchise
Reports have stated thatDenzel Washingtonwas actually offered the role of Mr. Nobody in theFast and Furiousfranchise. However, he reportedly denied the offer as the minimal character would not fully utilize his time and talent.
The role eventually went to Kurt Russell. As perScreenRant,
“Although the actor has shown incredible range throughout his career, Washington’s characters tend to be much more serious than Russell’s, remaining stoic and reticent until it’s time to deliver an Oscar-worthy monologue.”
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Despite not participating in blockbuster franchises like the Marvel Cinematic Universe andFast and Furious,Washington remains one of the industry’s leading stars. As perForbes, theMalcolm Xstar was one of the highest-paid actors of 2023 with the success of his 2023 filmThe Equalizer 3, whichgrossed$191 million globally.
The Equalizer 3is available to stream on Netflix.
Laxmi Rajput
Senior Writer
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
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