Russell Crowe says actors shouldn't expect too much from superhero movies
'Man of Steel' and 'Thor: Love and Thunder' star Russell Crowe doesn't think actors should expect 'pathos' or a 'life-changing event' from superhero movies: 'These are jobs.' https://t.co/4empIE5lmz
- Entertainment Weekly (@EW) June 14, 2024
Russell Crowe is pulling no punches while discussing comic book movies.
He responded to Dakota Johnson's recent criticisms of 'Madame Web' and other superhero tentpoles, including her assertion that such movies feel like art made by committee.
"I don't want to make any comments to what anybody else might have said or what their experience is, but… you're bringing out the impish quality of my humor. You're telling me you signed up for a Marvel movie, and some fucking universe for cartoon characters… and you didn't get enough pathos? Not quite sure how I can make this better for you."
Crowe sees superhero blockbusters as being part of a gigantic machine, and noted that he's played multiple characters across several comic book universes. "I've experienced that on the DC side with Man of Steel, Zack Snyder, and I've experienced it on the Marvel side via Disney with Thor: Love and Thunder. And I've also experienced the [Sony-produced] Marvel dark universe with Kraven the Hunter."
Crowe believes that thespians should adjust their expectations on these kinds of projects. "These are jobs. You know: here's your role, play the role. If you're expecting this to be some kind of life-changing event, I just think you're here for the wrong reasons."
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