The Protector 3: Director says Denzel Washington’s character ‘is not a superhero’; understand

A major trend of Hollywood is to transform the protagonists of the films into good guys with practically unquestionable attitudes – and the darkest part usually lies with the villains. However, this is not the case for Robert McCallcharacter played by Denzel Washingtonin The Protector 3.

With release scheduled for October 5, 2023 in Brazilian cinemas, the production synopsis says: “Feeling at home in southern Italy, the former agent Robert McCall He soon discovers that his new friends are under the control of local crime bosses.”

During an interview with Omeletthe director Antoine Fuqua addressed the character of the protagonist of the action franchise – and commented on whether he is close to being a complete good guy. “Antoine Fuqua. He’s not a superhero at all,” she stated.

“He’s a reluctant destroyer. He’s a guy who helps people who can’t help themselves, has no superpowers except the skills he developed at the CIA, and uses those skills to help people,” the filmmaker explained. “But he’s not a superhero, just an ordinary guy.”