Josh Brolin Reflects on Near Fight with Denzel Washington During 'American Gangster' Filming

The actors clashed over a tense rehearsal moment but have since reconciled and maintain a good relationship.

Josh Brolin recalled a heated moment with Denzel Washington on the set of the 2007 film 'American Gangster' during an interview promoting his new memoir.
The tension arose when Washington, deeply in character as Frank Lucas, adjusted the structure of a scene, leading Brolin to forget a line and place a hand on Washington's shoulder for help.
Washington reacted strongly, brushing off Brolin's hand and warning him not to touch him, which Brolin interpreted as a moment of potential physical conflict.
Brolin later understood Washington's intense reaction as part of his method acting, staying fully immersed in his role during filming.
Despite the incident, the two actors have since reconciled, with Washington greeting Brolin warmly at events following the production.