Macrinus — Gladiator II Character Profile

About Macrinus

Former slave turned wealthy arms dealer who manipulates gladiators for power.

Macrinus — Character Profile

Alignment

Anti-hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Arms dealing, Political scheming, Wealth management, Strategic planning, Manipulation

• Strength: 5/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 8.5/10
• Morality: 4/10
• Influence: 8.5/10

Quick Facts about Macrinus

Occupation

lawyer, politician

Manner of Death

Capital punishment

Macrinus's Known Relations

• Diadumenian — Child
• Nonia Celsa — Spouse

Character Facts

Played by

Denzel Washington

Appears in

Gladiator II (2024)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Macrinus — Conflict Arch Enemy — Lucius (Paul Mescal)

  Macrinus manipulates and threatens Lucius, leading to a fatal duel.

• Macrinus — Conflict Political Enemy — Lucilla (Connie Nielsen)

  Macrinus targets Lucilla as part of his ruthless power grab.

• Macrinus — Conflict Political Rival — Gracchus (Derek Jacobi)

  Macrinus systematically eliminates senatorial opposition, including Gracchus.

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• General Tegula (Rory McCann)
• Quaestor (Richard McCabe)
• Master of Ceremonies (Matt Lucas)
• Senator Thraex (Tim McInnerny)
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