Fan Casting Denzel Washington as Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in The Shawshank redemption

filmeinstein made this fan casting suggestion on August 3, 2021. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Denzel Washington as Ellis Boyd Red Redding in The Shawshank redemption

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Denzel Hayes Washington Jr. (born December 28, 1954) is an American actor, producer, and director. Known for his dramatic roles on stage and screen, he is widely regarded as one of the best actors ...
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The Shawshank redemption

The Shawshank redemption

Remake
by Stephen King
Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.
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Denzel Washington is known for his roles in The Book of Eli, The Equalizer, and Flight. He has been suggested by fans for 8,330 roles on myCast, including Actors in Talent that should be in the MCU . Similar actors include Samuel L. Jackson, Laurence Fishburne, and Giancarlo Esposito. Denzel Washington was suggested to play Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in The Shawshank redemption by filmeinstein. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Don Cheadle and Sterling K. Brown. The Shawshank redemption has 9 roles, including Andy Dufresne, Samuel Norton, and Byron Hadley.

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