Brian Cox, the Scottish Shakespearean actor has been in the film industry for decades but continues to shine as if a lamp with an infinite beam. A charismatic persona with an unmatched talent, for the past couple of years he has been captivating the audience with his brilliant performance in the highly acclaimed TV series, Succession.
While the actor is glad the show ended when it did and would love to return for a movie, he also got candid about exploring opportunities in the action genre despite being 77 years of age. Wishing to join the ranks of actors like Tom Cruise and Harrison Ford, Cox might just be the next Sylvester Stallone if his one condition is met.
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Emmy-Winning Brian Cox Wants To Be An Action Hero
In the dazzling realm of entertainment, Brian Cox is a talent unmatched, leaving an indelible mark on every and any project he takes. Having acted in several acclaimed movies, TV series, and theatre plays, Cox is known best for his commanding presence, versatility, and mesmerizing authenticity.
While the actor lately has gained fame for his incredible role as the lead Logan Ray in the Golden Globe-winning series Succession, he is no stranger to action films. Last seen in an action role in the film Prisoner’s Daughter, the actor in an exclusive interview with MovieWeb stated he would love to take up more action roles.
“I’m all for expanding, going into new territory. I mean, to be a 77-year-old action star might be something quite interesting to do. You know, I’m not against it. I’m not against that at all. In fact, I’m very glad you brought it up, because I’m really not against that at all. I’ve often thought, ‘Oh, I could maybe do all that.'”
Seeing how eager he is to embark into the action territory, the question arises as to why he hasn’t done it yet. To answer that he stated and also revealed the one condition he has for being in an action film,
“But I haven’t done it because it’s just been a different world. But if I would do it, it’d only be if it was a great script. I wouldn’t do it if it was just some sort of hokum.”
Brian Cox being 77 and willing to venture into a genre that not even most in their 50s would like to explore, proves that the actor is dedicated to his craft and the audience, unafraid to challenge norms to create an alluring experience for his audience.
Brian Cox Is Also Up For A Succession Movie Adaptation
Succession, ever since its premiere in 2018, has received incredible audience reception and has been successfully hailed as one of the best TV series of all time. Praised for its writing, acting, humor, and storyline, even the final season of the critically acclaimed drama bagged numerous awards at the 2023 Emmy Awards.
Winning six awards – Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series– (via The Guardian) out of 27 nominations (via The Guardian), the drama series ended its run with a splendid event. Despite its praise-worthy four seasons, the audience is desperate for more, which prompts the question- Will there be a Succession movie?
Answering it in an interview with Variety, Cox stated,
“We’ll see. If it’s good enough and [series creator] Jesse Armstrong wants to do it, I might do it.”
While it would be tough to know what the storyline of the potential movie would be since Cox’s character was killed off in the third episode of Succession season 4, having him back as his titular character would be a real treat for the fans.
As we wait for news of a Succession movie, the series can be streamed on Max.
