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Brian Cox Calls Out Depp, Spacey 'A-holes'
3 Apr
Summary
- Actor Brian Cox openly criticized prominent Hollywood figures.
- He described Johnny Depp as 'overblown' and 'overrated'.
- Cox also labeled Kevin Spacey a 'stupid, stupid man'.

Approaching his 80th birthday, actor Brian Cox has expressed his unfiltered opinions on numerous Hollywood luminaries, branding them 'stupid,' 'overblown,' and 'complete a***holes.'
Cox revealed his decision to openly criticize industry figures, stating, 'I don't want to be careful any more!' He notably described Johnny Depp as 'so overblown' and 'so overrated,' and called Kevin Spacey a 'stupid, stupid man.' His critiques extended to Ian McKellen, Edward Norton, and Quentin Tarantino.
Furthermore, Cox expressed annoyance with method acting, particularly citing his Succession co-star Jeremy Strong's approach as 'f***ing annoying.' This stance has previously drawn criticism, notably from Daniel Day-Lewis, who defended method acting after Cox dismissed it as 'American s**t.'
Cox, celebrated for his role as Logan Roy in Succession, has an extensive career including playing Hannibal Lecter in Manhunter. He has received accolades such as a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award, and was appointed a CBE.