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Why viewers are critizing Denzel Washington's American accent in 'Gladiator 2'
With viewers criticizing Denzel Washington's American accent in the "Gladiator 2" trailer, we explore why the Received Pronunciation (RP) English accent is still so entrenched in Hollywood historical dramas.
NPR’s Chloe Veltman reports.
This segment aired on July 30, 2024.