Denzel Washington bit his tongue ‘almost half-off’, says it’s ‘affecting my speech’
- Denzel Washington revealed he nearly bit his tongue off, affecting his speech as he prepares for his role in 'Othello' on Broadway.
- Previews for 'Othello' will begin on February 24, marking Washington's return to Broadway since 2018.
- Despite his injury, Washington expressed joy in acting on stage, stating, 'You’ve just got to jump in the water and enjoy yourself.'
- Washington also commented on his lack of an Oscar nomination for 'Gladiator II,' saying he is happy with his current work.
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Oscar winner, 70, reveals he's struggling to act after almost biting off tongue
Denzel Washington almost bit off his tongue – and it’s actually affecting his acting (Picture: Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images) Oscar-winning movie star Denzel Washington has revealed a gruesome injury that is impacting his craft. The 70-year-old Hollywood veteran’s next role is Othello on Broadway, where he’ll star opposite Jake Gyllenhaal. However, running lines has proven rather difficult after Denzel almost bit his tongue…
In addition to appearances in films, Denzel Washington is particularly enthusiastic about the theatre. However, the rehearsal for a new play is currently limited. The 70-year-old injured himself by the tongue.
Denzel Washington's dramatic revelation after tongue problem: "It's affecting my speech"
The Gladiator II actor, Denzel Washington, is going through a rather uncomfortable time. To the point that this situation is affecting a future project. All this would be an injury
In his films, "The Equalizer" star Denzel Washington (70) often has to do with heavy blessings, and now he is also in a situation of injury in reality.In an interview, the actor reported on the challenge of playing theater with half-bitten tongues.In the conversation with the "New York Times", Washington told of his current project, a production of Shakespeare classic "Othello", in which he will be on a Broadway stage with his Hollywood colleagu…
American actor Denzel Washington said he was recovering after biting his tongue “almost halfway”, making it difficult for him to prepare for a role in the Broadway play “Othello,” Fox News reported today.
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