EXCLUSIVE: 'Succession' Star Strafes Tinseltown Stars – How Cranky Brian Cox Has Laid Waste to Some of Hollywood's Biggest Names

 **Succession's Brian Cox has criticized several prominent Hollywood figures**, including Johnny Depp, Quentin Tarantino, and Ian McKellen. The 79-year-old actor described Depp as "so overblown" and "so overrated" and expressed relief at having turned down the role of governor in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, which instead went to Jonathan Pryce and would have placed him alongside Depp's Captain Jack Sparrow. In discussing his career, which has earned him two Laurence Olivier Awards, a Primetime Emmy, and a Golden Globe, Cox commented on fellow X-Men actor McKellen's performance, stating it is "not to my taste." Despite his outspoken nature, Cox declined an invitation from Daniel Day-Lewis to discuss method acting, after he had previously criticized Succession co-star Jeremy Strong's approach as "f--king annoying."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy