Brian Cox SLAMS a string of A-List actors and filmmakers

Brian Cox has launched a broadside against a string of prominent actors and filmmakers.

Describing some of the industry’s biggest names as “overrated”, “a pain in the a***” and “a stupid, stupid man”, the Succession actor, 79, let rip in a new newspaper interview.

Brian made the remarks in an interview with The Times, in which he reflected on his career and views on acting. Speaking about Johnny Depp, Brian said he was relieved to have turned down a role in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, adding he feels the actor is “so overblown” and “so overrated”.

He also commented on his former X2 co-star Ian McKellen, stating Ian’s acting is “not to my taste”.

Brian extended his criticism to other actors, including Edward Norton, who he described as “a pain in the a***”, and Kevin Spacey, calling him “a stupid, stupid man”.

Turning to directors and writers, Brian said Quentin Tarantino is “meretricious”, described Michael Caton-Jones as “a complete a***hole”, and referred to David Hare as a “see you next Tuesday”.

Discussing performances, Brian referenced Gary Oldman and his Oscar-winning portrayal of Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour.

Brian said Gary’s performance was “cobblers” and “a crowd-pleasing farrago”, contrasting it with his own portrayal of Churchill in Churchill.

He also commented on casting in a new adaptation of Wuthering Heights, saying of Margot Robbie: “Margot Robbie is far too beautiful for that role.”

He added: “I mean, I think there should be something more of the Gypsy about her but it’s wrong of me to judge. It may be a brilliant film.”