According to Brolin, things got heated between Josh Brolin and Denzel Washington when they worked together.
During his appearance “In depth with Graham Bensingerpodcast this week, the “Avengers: Endgame” star shared the story of working with Washington on the 2007 film “American Gangster.”
Brolin opened the story by noting, “Denzel and I, by the way, are getting along really well now.”
But he admitted that he and the Oscar winner “almost got into a fight.”
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Josh Brolin said he and Denzel Washington “almost got into a fight” on the set of “American Gangster.” (Joe Maher; Ivan Romano)
While filming a scene in the Ridley Scott-directed film, Washington’s and Brolin’s acting styles did not match.
According to Brolin, Washington was adjusting a line at the last minute and was so into his role as New York City gangster Frank Lucas, he didn’t make eye contact with his co-star.
“I was trying to memorize the structure, and then we rehearsed. It wasn’t so much lines, mostly mine. And I had to be very confident,” he recalled. “It’s Denzel Washington, man, it ain’t easy. You’re just this actor they’re trying out, seeing if he’s the real thing.
Brolin said he put his hand on Washington’s shoulder during one scene, and he brushed it off, creating a tense moment. (Courtesy of Universal/Everett Collection)
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“And I forgot a line. I put my hand on his shoulder, and I said, ‘What’s the line?’ And he hit my hand, and he said, ‘Don’t ever lay your hand on me.’ And I was like, ‘Holy s—, I’m gonna scrap with Denzel Washington it’s crazy.’ We are no longer actors… at least in my mind.
“In his mind, he was just doing his job. He was the man. He was Frank Lucas, period. But I didn’t know.”
After the moment, Brolin remembers asking, “‘Are you okay?’ He said, ‘Yes?’ I said, ‘Yeah can I get my line?’ He said go for it. Looks like he said what he needed to say.”
“I was like, ‘Holy s—, I’m gonna scrap with Denzel Washington. This is crazy.’
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Brolin said he saw Washington at an event a year later, and the “Training Day” star happily congratulated him, and the two don’t have bad blood.
Fox News Digital has reached out to representatives in Washington for comment.
Brolin said he and Washington are “great now.” (Vice Eubanks)
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The 56-year-old star recently reflected on his life and career with the release of his memoir, “From Under the Truck,” which details his life, including the sudden death of his mother and his struggles with addiction. Battles are included.
