Brian Cox blasts Marvel’s Deadpool & Wolverine.
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Brian Cox, the 78-year-old acting titan, isn’t one to mince words.
This isn’t the first time Brian Cox has taken a swipe at his fellow actors or the industry at large.
Fans of Succession will remember Cox’s infamous jab at his co-star Jeremy Strong’s method acting, calling it “f**king annoying.”
This time, the Succession star has set his sights on Hollywood’s biggest cash cow: Marvel.
Cox’s unfiltered critique exposed.
Over the weekend, Cox shared his less-than-glowing thoughts on the current state of film during the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
“Cinema is in a very bad way,” Cox bluntly stated, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
In his eyes, television has stepped up to do what cinema used to—deliver gripping stories.
Brian Cox’s thoughts on superhero saturation revealed.
But what’s dragging movies down, according to Cox? The answer lies in a certain superhero genre.
“It’s lost its place because of, partly, the grandiose element between Marvel, DC, and all of that,” Cox continued.
He’s concerned that the spectacle of big-budget superhero flicks has eroded the quality of storytelling.
The Scottish actor isn’t pulling any punches, calling out Marvel’s box office juggernaut Deadpool & Wolverine specifically.
In a world where Deadpool & Wolverine is now the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever, Cox’s critique stands out.
Despite raking in over $1 billion globally, Cox believes such films have become repetitive, diluting the art of cinema.
“You’re getting the same old—I mean, I’ve done those kinds of projects,” he admitted.
That’s right—Cox isn’t just speaking from the sidelines.
Cox’s own experience revealed.
He’s been in the superhero mix himself, famously portraying the villain William Stryker in 2003’s X2: X-Men United.
His character Stryker played a pivotal role in Wolverine’s origin, giving him his indestructible adamantium skeleton.
But even with his personal connection to the X-Men universe, Cox remains unimpressed.
“It’s just become a party time for certain actors to do this stuff,” Cox said.
He suggested that actors like Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds are capable of much more than just superhero antics.
Brain Cox’s message to Hugh Jackman detailed.
“You know that Hugh Jackman can do a bit more,” Cox said, taking aim at the Wolverine star.
But, as Cox noted, the allure of box office success is hard to resist.
“They make a lot of money. You can’t knock it,” he conceded, acknowledging the commercial appeal.
Yet, he can’t shake the feeling that the craft is getting lost in the pursuit of those massive paydays.
Cox’s biting critique doesn’t end there.
Brian Coxs’ backhanded quip exposed.
He even joked about his own role in shaping the X-Men legacy, albeit in a more backhanded way.
“Wolverine, who I created, but I’ve forgotten,” Cox quipped, referencing Stryker’s hand in Wolverine’s backstory.
Despite the impact of his role, Cox claimed that the films don’t exactly keep him in mind—or in their budget.
“Actually, when those films are on, there’s always a bit of me [as Stryker], and they never pay me any money,” Cox added with a hint of sarcasm.
Cox’s pointed remarks leave us with plenty to ponder about the future of cinema.
Whether you’re a Marvel superfan or a critic of its dominance, Cox’s words strike a chord.