Denzel Washington Clarifies His Comments About Retiring From Hollywood

LOADINGERROR LOADINGDenzel Washington has long been a household staple, and it appears that he may not be going anywhere anytime soon.During a recent interview with Australia’s “Today,” the seasoned actor revealed, perhaps prematurely, that he’d apparently be making his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a role in a third “Black Panther” movie directed by Ryan Coogler.(Marvel has not yet announced the film’s third installment).Advertisement In the same interview, Washington also alluded to hanging up his acting belt.

“At this point in my career, I’m only interested in working with the best.I don’t know how many more films I will make; probably not that many.

I want to do things that I haven’t done,” said the veteran actor.After this statement, Washington mentioned that he’d be featured in a slew of notable projects in the coming years and then expressed that after that, he’s “going to retire.” But there was more to the story.We Need Your SupportOther news outlets have retreated behind paywalls.

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