Brian Cox Criticizes Hollywood Stars in Interview

Veteran actor Brian Cox unleashed a series of candid criticisms against fellow Hollywood stars and directors in a recent interview, declaring that as he approaches his 80th birthday, he intends to speak freely without restraint.

The 79-year-old Scottish performer, known for his Emmy-winning role as Logan Roy in the HBO series Succession, shared his unfiltered views while promoting Glenrothan, his directorial debut. Cox, who turns 80 in June, explained that he no longer feels the need for caution. "I think, 'Fuck it, I don't want to be careful anymore! I'll be 80 this year. Fuck it! I'm gonna say what I want to say,'" he stated.

Among his pointed remarks, Cox revisited his decision to decline the role of Governor Weatherby Swann in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, a part ultimately played by Jonathan Pryce. He expressed relief at avoiding the project, citing co-star Johnny Depp as "so overblown, so overrated." Cox also described Edward Norton, his co-star in the 2002 film 25th Hour, as "a pain in the arse." He offered a milder assessment of Ian McKellen, with whom he worked in X2: X-Men United, saying the actor's performances were "not to my taste." Kevin Spacey drew...