'Morning Quickie': Denzel Washington hints at retirement

He said he has maybe five films left

Denzel Washington said back in August there were not that many movies left for him in his career, but we found out yesterday that "Black Panther 3" would be one of them. Speaking to Australia’s "Today" while on the press tour for "Gladiator II," the actor revealed that director Ryan Coogler is writing him a role in the third "Black Panther" film. Add that to a new Steve McQueen project he's working on and a film adaptation of Shakespeare’s "Othello" and we have a pretty good idea how the twilight of Denzel's career is shaping up.
"I am playing Hannibal. After that, I’ve been talking to Steve McQueen about a film. After that, Ryan Coogler is writing a part for me in the next ‘Black Panther.’ After that, I’m going to do the film 'Othello,' After that, I’m going to do King Lear. After that, I’m going to retire."

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