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Dan Bilzerian is one of the internet’s most infamous playboys, known for flaunting his wealthy life on social media. As a result, it is safe to call him an internet celebrity, who often makes the news for the wrong reasons. Therefore, many netizens were surprised to learn that Bilzerian had a cameo appearance in one of Denzel Washington’s best movies.
After fans realized that the professional poker player had appeared in the first installment of Washington’sThe Equalizerfranchise, they were quick to dissect the scene. Given Bilzerian’s self-proclaimed social status and the small screen time he received in the movie, fans roasted him for his character’s fate. Here is what happens to Dan Bilzerian inThe Equalizerand why his haters love the scene.
Netizens Discover Dan Bilzerian’s Cameo in Denzel Washington’sThe Equalizer
The Equalizeris a 2014 action-thriller movie starring Academy Award-winnerDenzel Washingtonin the lead role. The film marked the start of a franchise due to its critical and commercial success. Despitethe film’s popularity, almost no one remembers that social media influencer and businessman,Dan Bilzerianhad a cameo in it.
OnYouTube, one user shared a clip from the film, which showcases Bilzerian’s brief appearance. Bilzerian appears as an unnamed henchman working for the movie’s primary villain Teddy, played by Marton Csokas. In the scene, Bilzerian is hunted down by Washington and strangled to death on a rooftop.
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Bilzerian’s presence in the movie amounts to less than a minute of screen time, with his character getting brutally murdered. Therefore, it is easy to understand why almost no one remembers his brief cameo in the movie. After watching the clip, Bilzerian’s haters roasted him in the comments section.
I didn’t even know he was in the movie until I was browsing the credits earlier today.
One user made the above comment, highlighting the obscurity of Bilzerian’s cameo in the movie. Similarly, other netizens also chimed in to make fun of the influencer, with one stating, “His film career ignited after this,” while another user commented, “God I hate Dan Bilzerian. Thank you, Denzel.” As a result, it should suffice to say that netizens had a field day roasting Bilzerian’s cameo.
Dan Bilzerian’s Other Hollywood Cameo Lead to a Lawsuit
Bilzerian gained internet fame for his professional poker career and flaunted his wealthy life on social media. However, he quickly became a hated figure, primarily because ofallegedmisleading and disputable claims of his wealth. Therefore, it is no surprise that his haters spared no effort in making fun of Bilzerian’sThe Equalizercameo.
Bilzerian also had a cameo appearance in another major Hollywood production, with the influencer appearing in 2013’sLone Survivor. In theMark Wahlberg-led film, Bilzerian appeared as Senior Chief Daniel Healy. However, Bilzerian sued the producers in 2014,claiminghe invested $1 million in the film and was stipulated to have eight minutes of screen time with a dialog.
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In the final cut, Bilzerian only appeared for less than one minute and had only a single line of dialog. As a result, the social media influencer sought compensation of $1.2 million from the producers. However, the lawsuit was later dropped as Bilzerianreportedlygenerated $1.5 million in revenue from the film’s box office numbers.
The Equalizeris streaming on Netflix.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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