Brian Cox, in front of the “Succession” series. Photo HBO Max
The Emmy race is heating up (nominations announced Thursday, July 7) and, as usual, Successionfrom HBO is ready to be the favorite in several categories.
One of the many actors who could be named is Brian Cox, who plays Logan, the patriarch of the Roy family. But as other stars ignite their fans’ charms and watch what they say during pre-awards campaigns, Cox reportedly IndieWire– offers a rosary of answers to the delight of all who listen.
In an interview with TimesCox said to think about his evil character “not a horrible man at all” and, in fact, he is a “very misunderstood man”.
Brian Cox, with his Screen Actors Guild (SAG) award, in February. When he took the stage he gave a very strong speech. AFP photo
“What I love Logan is that he has a wicked sense of humorCox said. “He knows how to get people messed up and deliberately shakes them up. It constantly wakes people up, even if in a way it is brutal. I have great respect for him.“
It is limited to Johnny Depp
According to IndieWire, it is far from the first time that the actor compares his strong opinions. He recently recalled turning down a role in the Pirates of the Caribbean and has revealed that he believes it Johnny Depp “is exalted and overrated”.
Johnny Depp as Jack Sparrow. Cox did not agree to work on the “Pirates of the Caribbean” saga and says that Depp “is exaggerated and overrated”.
“For example in Young scissorhandsLet’s face it, if you walk in with hands like that and pale makeup and scars on your face, you don’t have to do anything, “Cox said.” And he didn’t. And then, even less. But people love it. or loved him. They don’t love him that much these days, of course, “she smiled together. Lout given the famous trial of the star and his controversial ex.
Cox was also one of Hollywood’s earliest and most outspoken opponents of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, delivering a memorable tirade at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, expressing support for Russian artists when it wasn’t politically correct to do so.
“What really distresses me is what is happening in Russia to my fellow actors, actresses, artists, writers and critics. He is told, under penalty of high treason, that they can’t say a word on Ukraine. And I think it’s pretty awful … “she commented with all her voice in the microphone.
Cox will return as Logan Roy in the fourth season of the series. Photo by Reuters
And he said more: “I think we should all be together. And also for those people who live in Russia and who probably don’t like what’s going on. I am referring in particular to the artists., who in no way, as artists, should want there to be a war in the world. I think we should really come together to celebrate them and hope they can really make a difference … “
As for Succession, very soon Cox will be seen disguised as Roy again. In late June, HBO confirmed the start of production of the season 4.
“With each season of Successionthe creator, Jesse Armstrong has tested himself and our wildest expectations by approaching the Roy’s most intimate sanctuary with indelible wit, humanity and precision, ”Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of programming at HBO said in a statement.
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