Denzel Washington and Ashton Sanders on the father-son dynamic of 'Equalizer 2'
LOS ANGELES - Sitting in a Four Seasons suite on a recent morning, Denzel Washington and Ashton Sanders are giving off a distinct father-son vibe. Washington, a veteran actor 40 years Sanders' senior, is holding the "Moonlight" star accountable for his goals like only a parental figure and mentor can.
"You just said, 'I want to be just like you,' right?" Washington said.
"Yes," said Sanders, his face dropping like a toddler in timeout.
"And then you said, 'I will ... .'"
Sanders frustratedly interrupted him: "I've (already) started doing it. Damn."
Washington burst into laughter.
"What, you mean you made $10
