However, despite their shared accomplishments, these two titans of the industry have never worked together.
There have been certain times when theyve come close, but every attempt at collaboration has fallen through.
However, the actor allegedly turned down the part because he felt uncomfortable about playing a slave.
While the actor has rarely spoken about the decision, it seems logical given the very sensitive material inAmistad.
The role eventually went to Djimon Hounsou.
Ive been re-watching Coppolas Godfather movies and stealing shots from them.
And Ill be stealing from Spielberg as well."
It remains one ofDenzel Washingtons best filmsto this day, with Oscar-nominated performances from both himself and Viola Davis.
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Amistad is a historical drama directed by Steven Spielberg, depicting the 1839 mutiny aboard the Spanish slave ship La Amistad. Starring Djimon Hounsou, Matthew McConaughey, and Anthony Hopkins, the film follows the legal battle faced by the captured Africans as they fight for their freedom in American courts. Spielberg’s film sheds light on complex issues of slavery, justice, and human rights in early 19th-century America.
