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There’s been a lot of buzz about Denzel Washington in ‘Gladiator II,’ but he’s looking even further into the future.

During a recent interview with Australia’s ‘Today’ show, Washington talked about his career and upcoming projects.

The esteemed Oscar-winning actor said his project choices these days are “about the filmmaker,” and that he is “only interested in working with the best.”

“I don’t know how many more movies I’m going to make,” said the 69-year-old Washington. “Probably not that much. I want to do things I haven’t done yet.”

Washington mentioned his upcoming Broadway performance in Shakespeare’s “Othello,” in which he will play the titular character, a role he also played earlier in his career at age 22.

“After that I play Hannibal. Then I talked to Steve McQueen about a movie,” he said. “After that, Ryan Coogler will write a role for me in the next Black Panther.”

Marvel has not yet officially announced a third film in the ‘Black Panther’ franchise.

Washington said he also plans to star in a big-screen adaptation of “Othello,” as well as “King Lear” and then “after that I’ll retire.”