Actor Denzel Washington, considered a leading man, normally doesn’t have to audition for film projects. And it’s a privilege the actor appreciates, seeing as he really doesn’t like fighting other stars for movies.
Denzel Washington doesn’t like having to fight for film roles Denzel Washington | Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Washington, like most A-list stars, has built up enough good will that he no longer has to audition for film roles. According to the actor’s own memory, he hasn’t auditioned since the 80s.
“The last time I auditioned for a role was the 1980s,” Washington once said according to The Grio. “I did a little screen test for Cry Freedom in 1986, that’s the last time I remember.”
Ironically, he tested for the role after rejecting a project that was ready-made for him. Washington has told the story about the movie where he was supposed...
Denzel Washington doesn’t like having to fight for film roles Denzel Washington | Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Washington, like most A-list stars, has built up enough good will that he no longer has to audition for film roles. According to the actor’s own memory, he hasn’t auditioned since the 80s.
“The last time I auditioned for a role was the 1980s,” Washington once said according to The Grio. “I did a little screen test for Cry Freedom in 1986, that’s the last time I remember.”
Ironically, he tested for the role after rejecting a project that was ready-made for him. Washington has told the story about the movie where he was supposed...
- 11/9/2023
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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