Brian Cox ain’t holding again on superhero flicks … saying guys like Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds are too gifted for ’em — however, he cannot knock them for taking the money.
The actor spoke at a panel for the Edinburgh Worldwide Movie Pageant in Scotland Saturday … and, he took an analogous line to many Hollywood legends — saying cinema’s gone downhill in recent times, and Marvel’s at the very least partly accountable.
The best way Cox places it, the grandiose nature of the flicks has led to a lack of plot … and, actors are treating it extra like one massive get together than an actual problem.
He particularly name-drops Hugh and Ryan right here … saying “Deadpool & Wolverine” would possibly make the studio a ton of cash, nevertheless it does not actually transfer the needle creatively.
Cox says he thinks “Hugh Jackman can do a bit more” and so can Ryan Reynolds … however, they select to not as a result of they’re getting paid a ton.
No knock on them for that, BC provides … so, he is not saying Hugh and Ryan are doing something essentially unsuitable — simply that they may very well be difficult themselves extra.
Cox acknowledges it is bizarre he is mentioning this since he is accomplished the entire superhero factor earlier than … showing alongside Jackman in “X2” approach again within the day — however, provides even he forgets about that function fairly typically.
After all, Brian is not afraid to talk his thoughts … coming beneath hearth a number of instances this 12 months for blasting fellow actor Joaquin Phoenix and slamming organized faith too — mainly, Cox is not one to shrink back from controversy.
Value noting … ‘D&W’ has grossed over $1 billion worldwide already — so, Hugh and Ryan aren’t more likely to take heed to something Cox has to say.
Backside line … only one extra star hating on the MCU — all whereas Marvel actors rely fats stacks!
