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Brian Cox: I'm Done Being Careful!
12 Apr
Summary
- Actor Brian Cox, nearing 80, speaks his mind freely without concern.
- He criticized Johnny Depp as 'so overrated' and Edward Norton as a pain.
- Cox's bluntness extends to politics and his colleagues' acting methods.
Nearing his 80th birthday, Scottish actor Brian Cox has declared he will no longer censor himself, stating, "I don't want to be careful anymore." Best recognized for his portrayal of Logan Roy in HBO's 'Succession,' Cox is candid about his volatile nature and past outbursts.
He has been outspoken about his peers, notably calling Johnny Depp "so overblown" and "so overrated," citing Depp's performance in 'Edward Scissorhands' as an example. Cox also labeled Edward Norton "a pain in the a\[...\]," Kevin Spacey "a stupid, stupid man," and found Ian McKellen's acting "not to his taste."
Quentin Tarantino's work is described by Cox as "meretricious" with "all surface." He also criticized Margot Robbie's casting as Cathy in a 'Wuthering Heights' adaptation and found his 'Succession' co-star Jeremy Strong's method acting "f\[...\] annoying."
Cox's bluntness extends to politics, expressing frustration with the Labour party and finding Keir Starmer uncharismatic. He admits to anger and loss of trust, having previously sought stress counseling and therapy to manage his temper and re-discover meaning in life.
