The article concerns a cult 1985 martial arts musical for which Denzel Washington unsuccessfully auditioned. Washington reportedly said he was “stiff as a board”, suggesting his lack of confidence in the physical performance requirements prevented him from being cast.

The supplied text contains no further information about the film, its production, the role sought, or the wider significance of the audition. As a result, the available evidence is limited to the article’s headline and Washington’s quoted self-assessment.