Rome teeters on the brink in Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator II.” Its fall is said to be imminent. The dream it once symbolized is dead. The once high-minded ideals of the Roman Empire have deteriorated across a venal land now ruled by a pale-faced emperor.

Denzel Washington was spotted filming for his new movie, but it was a super luxurious car that stole the spotlight on the bustling streets. Swipe to see the real images of this stunning acquisition.

There has been a path paved for him to the world of the sword-and-sandal epic with Gladiator II. Of course, considering Gladiator was a blockbuster that remained in cinemas for over a year before earning the honor of Best Picture,

Director Tony Scott has a long history of making great action movies, many of which with Denzel Washington by his side. Top Gun, Crimson Tide, Enemy of the State, True Romance, and Déjà Vu are only a few of his pictures action lovers will surely recognize.

Washington deliciously steals every scene in this rousing heir to the Oscar-winning classic, with director Ridley Scott doing some of the best work of his storied career.

Ridley Scott obviously wanted to do Gladiator II; the reason why is less clear, but Denzel Washington's hammy performance almost justifies it.