Denzel Washington made waves recently when he revealed in an interview that he had rejected a rich offer to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The actor, recognized for his remarkable talent and celebrated performances, revealed that the role in the superhero franchise he was offered was worth a whopping $30 million.
On the other hand, Washington declined the offer due to worries about what he viewed as a “woke” storyline.
While Washington did not go into detail about the role he was recruited to play, diehard Marvel fans have speculated endlessly.
The possibilities included legendary figures such as Thanos or Groot. However, Marvel reps quickly denied these assumptions, stressing that those were not the characters given to the acclaimed actor.
The vast and diverse roster of Marvel superheroes makes determining the particular job Washington was hired for even more difficult.
Some fans even went so far as to fabricate hypotheses about a possible sexual relationship between characters such as Agent Carter and Black Widow.
Washington has been open about disliking participating in stories that he thinks should focus more on social issues. He believes that his acting abilities are better suited for projects that have the potential to win critical acclaim and awards, citing his acclaimed performance in the critically acclaimed film “Remember the Titans” as an example.
Despite receiving 11 awards from the Black Oscars, Washington has intentionally decided not to accept them.
Instead, he proudly displays his three traditional Oscars atop his refrigerator, a monument to his devotion to the profession and his focus on projects that match his aesthetic vision and personal values.