Denzel Washingtonis currently making headlines thanks tohis performance inGladiator 2, which many have hailed as one of the finest of his career. However, more than 30 years ago, he starred as a real figure in the Civil Rights movement in a political thriller that just got an exciting streaming update. Washington stars asMalcolm Xin the film of the same name alongsideAngela BassettandDelroy Lindo, which Paramount+ has announced will officially begin streaming on the platform on December 1.Malcolm Xis a biographical epic detailing the controversial and influential life of the Black Nationalist leader, who got his start as a small-time gangster and eventually became a minister as a member of the Nation of Islam before being assassinated. The film sits at an 89% score from critics and a 91% rating from general audiences onRotten Tomatoes.
Malcolm Xwas written byArnold PerlandSpike Lee, who also directed and starred in the film, withAlex Haleyand Malcolm X himself both receiving a writing credit on the film as well. Lee won his first Oscar in 2019 and was nominated for two more for his work onBlacKkKlansman— the true crime biopic starringJohn David WashingtonandAdam Driver. He also reunited with hisMalcolm Xcollaborator Delroy Lindo only a few years ago onDa 5 Bloods—the war film that also stars the lateChadwick Boseman. Lee will also reunite with another of hisMalcolm Xco-stars, Denzel Washington, onHigh and Low— an upcoming remake ofAkira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller that also starsJeffrey WrightandDean Winters.
What Does Denzel Washington Have in the Works?
One of the biggest news drops of the last few weeks came during theGladiator 2press tour when Washington himself announced thatRyan Coogler was writing a part for him in the nextBlack Panthermoviethat will see the Oscar-winner make his highly-requested MCU debut. Washington has also been tapped to star in an upcoming project by writerJohn Loganand directorAntoine Fuqua, which is currently untitled but will also featureWelket Bunguéalongside him. Washington has also directed several projects in the past, includingThe Great Debaters,Fences,A Journal for Jordan, and an episode ofGrey’s Anatomy.
Stay tuned to Collider for future streaming updates and watchMalcolm Xon Tubi before it hitsParamount+on December 1.
A portrayal of a controversial and influential leader in the fight for civil rights, the narrative tracks his evolution from a criminal to a fervent advocate for the rights of African Americans. His pilgrimage to Mecca brings about a significant change in his approach to activism, leading to a broader vision of peace and unity that challenges his earlier views.
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