An “Othello” revival, starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, has made history.

Denzel Washington may be bringing his version of "Othello" to the screen. Washington stars alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in the Broadway play, which has been in previews since February 24. "Othello" opened March 23 and runs through June 8.

Audiences worldwide know Denzel Washington because of his Oscar-worthy performances in Malcolm X, A Soldier’s Story, Fences and more. But the Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient actually got his roots on stage, which he explained was another reason why you can’t call him a “Hollywood actor:”

In response, Whitaker said that his understanding of a “Hollywood actor” is someone who’s had “great success on film.” However, this only prompted Denzel to further dispute the claim, setting the record straight about his career journey.