famous british actor Brian Cox Known for his relentless honesty when it comes to new movies and the state of the industry, And the new hit that the MCU has achieved, Deadpool and Wolverineis the latest target in his critical crosshairs. Cox has been acting since 1965, starting out in dramas on ITV, and slowly working his way up to becoming a household name after appearing in Rob Roy, brave heartand Human HunterRecent years have seen Cox's fame rise to new levels, Thanks largely to his starring role in the HBO hit drama successionThe actor has used his new platform to advocate for What is believed to be the reason behind the death of “cinema”…the big superhero movies.
Cox recently spoke at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (via The Hollywood Reporter) about the current state of the industry. After appearing in the hugely successful film succession As the manipulative patriarch of the Roy family, The actor believes that television is quickly overtaking films. As the premier destination for storytelling. Cox explained that the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Superhero movies are partly to blame for this..
Deadpool and Wolverine
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The film is a follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
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- July 26, 2024
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- Marvel Studios, 20th Century Studios, 21st Labs Entertainment
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- Everyone deserves a happy ending.
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Unlike director Martin Scorsese, Cox has nothing against this particular genre, having starred in films such as X-Men 2 Instead, he rails against the studios' attempts to make these films seem like “grand” events, rather than letting the story speak for itself – naming recently released films. Deadpool and WolverineCox said:
“What’s happened is that television is doing what cinema used to do. I think cinema is in a very bad place. I think it’s lost its place because, in part, of the grandiose element between Marvel and DC and all that. And I think it’s starting to collapse, actually. You kind of lose the plot.
[Those movies are] Making a lot of money would make everyone happy, but in terms of work, that money becomes less important after that. You're just getting the same old thing… I mean, I've done this kind of thing. [projects]“It’s a good time for some actors to do these things. When you know that Hugh Jackman can do more of this, and Ryan Reynolds… they go that route and they do a lot of box office. They make a lot of money. You can’t ignore that.”
Brian Cox reveals the major way the film industry has changed
During the conversation, Brian Cox talked about his early days as an actor. Born in Dundee, Scotland, Cox recalled trying to get a role in local theatre productions, which involved going to auditions and meeting with casting directors, writers and anyone involved to help him break into the industry. Almost 60 years later, The industry has changed dramatically, especially with regard to the casting process, Cox said.The actor sympathizes with new actors trying to get a head start, who get stuck behind endless self-taped auditions where they never meet anyone or build a report with the participants. Cox said:
“Now, they want every young actor or actress to make their own tapes. They have to make them without meeting anybody, and sometimes they don’t even get the damn result, because they ignore them. They spend three days making a self-appointment, which leads to nothing. Now young actors are in limbo and it’s disgusting, honestly, because it really stops what an actor can do or who an actor is.”
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The actor's recent comments aren't the first time Cox has taken aim at the industry. Earlier this year, Brian Cox criticized Joaquin Phoenix's performance in Ridley Scott's film. Napoleon While the film received mixed reviews from fans, Cox was not a fan of the film. He did not hesitate to say, “It's really awful.”
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