Menu

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

jvbell made this fan casting suggestion on March 9, 2020. 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

Denzel WashingtonUnited States

70 years old
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 ...
See Profile
Loading another FastCast...
Ellis Boyd Red Redding in The Shawshank Redemption
Fan Casting

Denzel Washington

as

Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding

in

The Shawshank Redemption

Do you agree?

Vote Yes Vote No
The Shawshank Redemption

The Shawshank Redemption

Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.
by Stephen King
Andy Dufresne is sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover and is sentenced to a tough prison. However, only Andy knows he didn't commit the crimes...
See Story

Has this person been officially cast for this role? Click here.

Fan casting suggestion made by:

jvbell

Join the Conversation

0 comments on Denzel Washington as Ellis Boyd Red Redding in The Shawshank Redemption

Post

Denzel Washington is known for his roles in The Book of Eli, The Equalizer, and Flight. He has been suggested by fans for 8,094 roles on myCast, including Actors in Talent that should be in the MCU . Similar actors include Giancarlo Esposito, Samuel L. Jackson, and Laurence Fishburne. Denzel Washington was suggested to play Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in The Shawshank Redemption by jvbell. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Samuel L. Jackson, Will Smith, and Idris Elba. The Shawshank Redemption has 16 roles, including Andy Dufresne, Samuel Norton, and Tommy Williams.

More Fan Casting Suggestions for Ellis Boyd "Red" Redding in The Shawshank Redemption