The veteran Scottish actor Brian Cox shared his piece about the biz

[hewontgo]

Brian Cox Teases Directorial Debut, Slams “Disgusting” Self-Tape Casting & Says Cinema “Lost Its Place” - Edinburgh https://t.co/Fw4fL7UZ0r
- Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 17, 2024
Brian Cox furiously was the surprise addition to an industry talk at the Edinburgh Film Festival

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[alwayspolaris]

I don't blame actors who want to take on a fun role or get paid - the issue is studios trying to maximize profits (to diminishing returns) and refusing to take chances on anything new. Hugh Jackman is not the reason there's a bunch of terrible MCU films

(RR might be a little guilty as a producer)

[aristobrit]

Hugh Jackman has been in 10 MCU films. He has to be a little responsible. They know they're not signing up for Shakespeare.

[alwayspolaris]

He was only a producer for Wolverine Origins (embarrassing lol), so all he did was say ok to getting paid millions of dollars to play a fun character 9 times when someone much higher up and with way more money/power said "we need more Wolverine content! this is the only thing that sells!". If he had said no the studios wouldn't have made some art film, they'd just recast. The decision makers are the real issue is what I mean.

[jojito]

He is. They gave a beautiful and meaningful ending to his character in Logan.
And he couldn't leave it alone.
And he went full promo with Ryan and honestly, it's embarrassing.

[rose_potion]

He really ruined Logan. I know it's not the same Wolverine and he's from another timeline, but it still sucks to see this great character turned into a sidekick clown.

[alwayspolaris]

Alright yeah that was a terrible artistic decision. I guess he was trying to redeem himself after Wolverine Origins? But working with the artistically bankrupt Ryan Reynolds was not the move.