Netflix Prompts Backlash After Casting Denzel Washington To Play Carthaginian Military Leader Hannibal
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The North African nation of Tunisia is slamming Netflix for casting a Black actor to play the role of the great military leader Hannibal. In an as-of-yet untitled upcoming movie, Denzel Washington is confirmed to lead the charge as the Carthaginian general. According to Courrier International, Hannibal symbolized “the greatness of Carthaginian civilization,” and was […]