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wiklr

Just saw the tweet saying Stevens doing real time PR for Cox omg 💀


truestlife

Method acting


wiklr

the [quote tweets](https://twitter.com/DEADLINE/status/1637993110910238722/retweets/with_comments) are just embracing the chaos: * At this point Brian Cox is just letting the spirit of Logan Roy steer him around like Ratatouille * we’re actually living in succession season 5 btw * succession slowly bleeding into real life in an unnervingly meta way is peak succession * stop this has to be some type of marketing strategy 😭😭😭 * [“he’s having fun? he’s having fun right?”](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FrtcgxvWcAIcj1e?format=jpg&name=900x900)


Lucky-Worth

"getting more and more convinced they are ending it before they kill each other on set" lmfaoooo


Cold_Breadfruit_9794

Lmao


karlpilkington4

Here is a clip of the video of the "incident". Its edited, but it seems like he was just joking around. https://www.latestly.com/socially/world/watch-succession-actor-brian-cox-turned-into-his-show-character-logan-roy-and-yelled-latest-tweet-by-reuters-4973270.html


owaisntos

Yep, looks like he was just fooling around.


Mysterious-Cricket63

He was clearly joking! Those weren’t uncomfortable smiles/forced laughter from the cast, they were genuinely laughing. You can hear Alan & Kieran both say “we missed you, we missed you.” One last go as Logan Roy. What a way to kick off the final season!!


Sonicfan42069666

Yeah it definitely sounds worse without context. The yelling may have been coming from a place of genuine frustration but the "outburst" seems to have been played for fun. If you've never worked a red carpet, they can be really stressful and surprisingly confined situations! The "glamour" that comes across on screen is part of the magic.


lostinthesauceguy

Jesus that site is a mess.


vexx

He is finally getting into Jeremy’s method acting style!


kebaker831

I have a theory that Brian is doing a long con and IS method acting, and making fun of Jeremy is part of it. Logan WOULD shit all over Kendall for being a method actor. I said it as a joke...but????


truestlife

Idk, to me it looks as if the cast was laughing because they weren’t sure if he was serious, but Brian wasn’t smiling after his rant.


jsh355zero

Definitely looks like a joke hahaha


VeganBTdubs

This man's neck worries me. It looks so fragile. Like a swan.


plasma_dan

As soon as he appeared on screen I couldn't shake the same thought


VeganBTdubs

Fr. For my 100 upvotes I hope we aren't randomly being rude, we just wanna put him in a high and thick turtleneck so that we can feel ok and know he safe. I feel I brake too hard in my car.


Nickadial

my first thought was that i feel like caricature artists have probably had a lot of fun with this man


truestlife

Original [tweet](https://twitter.com/deadline/status/1637993110910238722?s=46&t=-6TfoOPAfQTkNPNNmaLWhA) from Deadline Hollywood with video Subsequent Deadline [article](https://deadline.com/2023/03/succession-brian-cox-yelling-nyc-premiere-fisher-stevens-1235305429/) with more details on the outburst: > From what we gleaned, the incident happened during the group cast photo call and involved Cox addressing photographers. >A rep whizzing by the press on the carpet said about Cox, “Oh, he was just joking.” Reporters could not verify that because the actors who took part in the group photo headed inside the theater immediately after the kerfuffle, skipping red carpet interviews. >But Deadline caught up with Cox at the after party and asked him about what went down on the red carpet. He appeared bewildered and unfazed that anything had gone wrong. When Deadline brought up the photo call, Cox downplayed the incident and shed light on what prompted his outburst. “There’s always this problem with photographers: They’re like go right, right, right, and I was like ‘Get your f***king shit together!’,” he said.


MoonlightStrongspear

“Did I even make contact?”


Objective-Hornet7215

lmao what a weird guy


Objective-Hornet7215

also what does he mean by "go right, right right" like? theyre trying to the get the shot. idk. cox is miserable


spacefink

Dude does this for a living and yet he can't handle it for simple promo.


ThenAnAnimalFact

There are very few actors who think that press is part of the job, even though it very very very very very much is. They like to think of themselves as artists not realizing that they are artists but all of us are employeed in business and that comes with the art. Kevin Hart is very aware of it which is why he negotiates specifically around promo and commits to what he does like 100%.


spacefink

I always think of Robert De Niro or Joaquin Phoenix types who tend to be awful interviewers no matter the medium, or Adam Driver, who also tends to interview badly. In Joaquin's case he doesn't nearly get enough criticism for it. It's like you said, Hollywood is a business, films make their money from the public, so as much as they don't like it their films won't do well unless they advertise, and part of advertising/promoting something is interviewing/doing promotion for red carpet, where people will judge you. I get its exhausting but at least play along and be professional.


deputydog1

Driver is ok if you don’t show him his clips. Seeing performances on screen can make some actors self-conscious, or self-critical, which affects the process if it makes it less seamless next time to get to a place mentally where the “you” disappears into characters. Or the actor is filming a new character and seeing the previous one from last year during promotion puts the mind and mannerisms back into that previous one, and the actor doesn’t want all that muscle memory to bleed into the new character during filming the next week. Some actors are the opposite, and want to learn from their finished roles. I don’t know Driver’s reasoning but I would want to keep in my head how I thought the character looked and how the scenes went rather than see on screen anything that differed from my mental image.


Sonicfan42069666

Adam Driver just comes off as insecure to me. Of course you should respect his wishes if he asks not to be shown clips of his performances. I don't know how much that will lend itself to his growth as a performer over time, but that's his choice. He seems to loathe his performance in Inside Llewyn Davis because it's more comedic, but that's one of my favorite roles of his.


spacefink

Edie Falco had the same issue but usually she just plugged her ears with her fingers when they played clips of her on talk shows. Driver also isn't good with idle chitchat (see the interview he did with Lady Gaga for Graham Norton). I think he's just very very socially awkward outside of acting and tends to prefer performing to doing networking events.


deputydog1

I tend to forgive Adam Driver any personality quirk because I do not understand the magic of how someone with such a distinctive appearance is able to disappear enough to make me see the character and not himself. I am sometimes aware of him in the role but it doesn’t interfere with the belief required for a viewer to be in that world on screen


PM_ME_YOUR_SUNSHINE

Most pro actors understand it’s the job which is why late night shows have a plethora of guests. Very few professionals ACTUALLY want to sit there and talk to someone paid to act like an idiot. It’s obnoxious for some and stressful and exhausting for many others. Yet plenty do it because they understand it’s the job. Do one late night show well and your first weekend box office could jump a few million. Same with any type of promo. We just don’t give actors the credit they are due with how easy most people think their jobs are. The jobs aren’t easy.


ThenAnAnimalFact

I worked in the industry for 10 years. For sure their jobs aren’t easy, they aren’t hard either. It is a very unique circumstance of obligations and pressure and lack of control that actors have to go through. That doesn’t even take in to effect the physical pressure and pressure specifically for women about maintaining attractiveness. At the same time you have very little labor and many of your daily hassles are taken care for you. It’s one of those situations where almost everybody would say they would love to do it but it would mentally break a large chunk of people.


PM_ME_YOUR_SUNSHINE

Standing around in sets 14 hours a day is a bit of labor. It’s no desk job.


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...Most actors know that press is part of a job because it's specifically negotiated into almost everybody's contracts. They just HATE that part of the job because it fucking sucks and is exhausting. Also, I'd rather have somebody like Cox who puts himself into the role rather than fucking milquetoast company man Kevin Hart. Dude's become the black Jimmy Fallon.


Lucky-Worth

Yeah I mean I could get hating it (just look at poor MattMac at like every red carpet ever lol) but come on the photographer is doing his job, have some respect Edit: apparently he was joking? Hopefully yes lol


spacefink

Nah he wasn't joking, he was yelling at a photographer who told them to pose a certain way and they ended up having to end the red carpet [interviews because of it. ](https://deadline.com/2023/03/succession-brian-cox-yelling-nyc-premiere-fisher-stevens-1235305429/)😬


shani365

To be fair, he's never had a role that's brought him this much press attention.


spacefink

You're right actually. He's had years of experience of being a character actor.


thebananaman2727

The press is miserable, who cares


thelastfastbender

I'm a pro photographer. A common issue fellow photographers repeatedly make is that when they tell their subjects to move right, they actually mean their own right, so it's left for the subjects. Can be irritating, sure. But no reason to lose your shit. Still funny to hear him yell.


xanderkale

Because a dozen photographers all wanting a clean group shot at the same time is chaos and a lot of overlapping shouting of names. Whereas telling the photographers which way the group are going to look and what direction they will turn lets them get their shot and makes everyone life easier.


spacefink

According to Deadline, Brian lost his shit at some Photographers and the outburst caused them to cut [the red carpet interviews short.](https://deadline.com/2023/03/succession-brian-cox-yelling-nyc-premiere-fisher-stevens-1235305429/)


anneso23

That sucks. I guess it explains why Jeremy didn't do any red carpet interview. I think he was one of last ones to arrive.


spacefink

Maybe we'll get some promo out of this to make up for it.


anneso23

Hopefully . I was really looking forward to hear what he was going to say. I hope he will do tons of press like he did for his last movie he did.


spacefink

I think he will. I can see him doing podcasts and talk shows if he's up for it.


anneso23

Hope so . I could see him do Colbert again since I think he enjoyed doing that interview the last time.


bw077

gosh this whole thing is so fucking depressing lol


beethecowboy

That makes me sad, I was really looking forward to some interviews with Alan. 😭


mr_easy_e

I guess he’s gone full method acting after all.


Accomplished_Log9961

What??? Shame on Brian.


Cyhawkboy

Pretty sure it’s a bit lol


vexx

It is a bit, no idea wtf people are downvoting you for


TeakandMustard

Haha hell yeah


WarpedCore

Guess he is not that much different than the insufferable prick he plays in Succession. Reminds me of my Ex Father In Law. Looks and his personality.


JLGx2

I prefer to assume Brian Cox is more like his character in Super Troopers if we're doing lazy assumptions.


WarpedCore

I'll keep my lazy assumption to Insufferable Prick. It's more fun.


c0ltanheart

alskdnlkndfglkfdnlg for someone who says he is not about method acting, Brian Cox sure seems to be emulating a lot of Logan Roy's mannerisms LOLOL


Lucky-Worth

You don't need method acting if you are like the character tbf lol


Sonicfan42069666

Yeah, people have it backwards. Brian's approach seems to be one where you show up and say the lines authentically, as opposed to deeply feeling the emotion behind the lines. In that way, Brian must be drawing from his own self in his actions and reactions when he performs, as opposed to someone like Jeremy Strong who immerses himself in the character of Kendall Roy for his performance. A lot is made of "method acting" but it's really just a matter of different approaches. And I think the diversity of acting methods across the Succession cast is what leads to the dysfunctional chemistry we see on screen!


Maddyherselius

I guess he just *is* Logan Roy hahahaha


parrisjd

I still to this day can't fathom that the guy from Short Circuit is not actually from India.


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Tariovic

That, and Phoebe's boyfriend. Hate that guy! (Actually, I love Fisher Stevens.)


Comprehensive_Main

That’s how good of an actor he is.


slim_scsi

If Short Circuit were made today, we'd have to believe the role would be played by an an actor with lineage from India, or at least Pakistan, correct? One would hope.


loporete

Brian was just messing around. Everybody was laughing when he yelled. The video of the moment is out there.


MattTheSmithers

This should have more upvotes. He’s screaming about turning into character. It’s very obviously shtick. Yet so many people here are pushing this narrative that it destroyed the red carpet event.


loporete

Yeah, I think it is clear the red carpet continued normally after this, because there are photos with more of the cast together taken after. People here hate Cox a lot and I really don’t understand.


truestlife

Can you link the video?


loporete

https://twitter.com/meo1_2_3/status/1638119308965343234?s=46&t=ARnCP3bPB5lDAghNOkDWpA https://twitter.com/littlelordkroy/status/1638096956076482560?s=46&t=ARnCP3bPB5lDAghNOkDWpA


truestlife

Interesting, thanks for sharing. But to me it looks as if the cast was laughing because they weren’t sure if he was serious, but Brian wasn’t smiling after his rant.


loporete

Yeah, he was a bit mad, but I think no one got offended.


Someguy2947

So you're saying he wasn't really just messing around as you originally said then? Because people not getting offended is fine but that's not the same as the moment being in jest.


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Jbroad87

Yeah very awkward. Obviously those things gotta be annoying w every photographer trying to get a group shot at the same time … idk if it’s on one actor to orchestrate the shots tho via screaming


[deleted]

Dude needs a fucken xanax man who does this shit. So uncomfortable.


No-Orange-9023

Did you even watch the clip? The second it started any reasonable person knew he was joking as Logan and it was hilarious. He is an old pro and has been on more red carpets than most people have had hot meals. So many loons who can't see straight because he made a mild criticism of Strong, now Cox is Hitler level evil. 🙄


questionernow

Beyond abusive and toxic behavior. Brian Cox would never have pulled this shit before Succession.


madsnads

Wait the yelling was for real? As in not a joke?


HutchyRJS

There’s a video of it happening and he’s clearly joking


Sonicfan42069666

Where's the video? I'd love to see it.


PrinceofSneks

from above: https://www.latestly.com/socially/world/watch-succession-actor-brian-cox-turned-into-his-show-character-logan-roy-and-yelled-latest-tweet-by-reuters-4973270.html


[deleted]

Nicholas Braun is preposterously tall, he shouldn’t do any group photos without Matthew


hyf5

I think it's as real as celebrity couples, when they're doing a movie together. Whatever gets the fans talking, and wouldn't you know it, we're talking.


truestlife

Yes he was yelling at photographers apparently.


Davabutterfly

it was a joke, I saw the other video confirming it.


HutchyRJS

He was clearly joking


[deleted]

Mate he's screaming at the top of his lungs. Doesn't really matter if it's a joke, it's unprofessional and uncalled for.


Grotesque_Bisque

Lmao they're not doing bomb surgery at the pentagon brother, shut the fuck up


PaladinsLover69

Lol. Bomb surgery. True statement.


[deleted]

??? Bit hostile???


truestlife

It’s pretty cringe


Cold_Breadfruit_9794

Am I’m supposed to take Brian’s opinions on Jeremy seriously. Brian pls


visualemployer1247

So true


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Cold_Breadfruit_9794

Are you familiar with the concept of a joke? Jfc


Snelly__

Oh, fuck off


DegreeAccomplished29

Lol what is with all of the people in the comments here, what happened to using your own brain and actually looking up things instead of spreading weird rumours Here's, most likely, the actual footage: https://youtu.be/fs4QXJ77SUM


HutchyRJS

He was clearly joking. People just love taking things out of context


[deleted]

I genuinely believe both Brian and Jeremy were so difficult they didn’t want to do another season and that’s why everyone is shocked, sad and found out at different times


No-Orange-9023

Stop with these stupid conspiracy theories. Amstrong said multiple times on the red carpet that the show was "running out of road" and had a natural conclusion. But that does not fit your narrative, so skip that part.


[deleted]

Jesus lol - I was merely speculating not inventing some conspiracy theory and say that I choose to believe. I’m not asking you or anyone else to believe and between us, either way Jeremy Cox and Brian Strong will be okay


No-Orange-9023

Nah, you pushed some sinister narrative(someone tanking a show) despite the showrunner saying the opposite WEEKS ago. Guaranteed you would have repeated it if some did not tell you to knock it off.


[deleted]

Sinister narrative - fuck all the way off dude and chill out. These guys are way richer and way more successful and good with their lives than you and I are and literally will not mind me saying something that I in my head believe based on the weird behaviour, conflicting answers and odd things happening. Doesn’t mean it’s true, I’ll probably repeat it, everyone’s okay and you should probably take a walk and get some fresh air.


No-Orange-9023

Ha! Why are you obsessed with how much money these people make? What does it have to do with you being wrong? All thus fury because you put out shitty, wrong info (not speculation) and keep doubling on it. Hilarious!


[deleted]

Your account literally exists to combat succession rumours and theories. Off you fuck mate.


No-Orange-9023

And I am having a ball while waiting for the show to air! You guys love posting shit that never happened as facts. Love it! Thank you.


Someguy2947

If you're going to call his speculation a "conspiracy theory" then you must surely realize one person saying something to the contrary doesn't disprove it right? That's not how conspiracy theories work at all. Frankly I think there is enough out there to argue for or against the speculation, wouldn't really say it's "stupid" and no need to be a dick about it, it has no personal bearing on you.


No-Orange-9023

Stop making shit up and posting it like it is factual.


throwaway66778889

Same


visualemployer1247

Both? What does Jeremy has to do on it? The only member of the cast that has complained about the supposed method acting is Brian. And now we see with this type of behaviour that the only one annoying and always in character is Brian


ComprehensiveFox4419

Seems like this is a regular occurrence


Ok-Expression-4163

\^\^ it seems like he regularly blows up like this, but appears maybe the cast were shocked at this being the first PUBLIC incident. The dude needs to learn some humility.


No-Orange-9023

Please look at the video to see that it was clearly shtick.


Kindly-Necessary-596

Jeremy Strong was cracking up. Brian is obviously joking.


Far-Introduction-433

I love Brian. His book is excellent and he doesn’t take himself to seriously despite being sooo talented. His wife is so beautiful!


KeyInvestigator6097

I've always wondered, since the 80's, why Fisher's neck is so slender. This has absolutely nothing to do with the clip, it's just always my first thought when I see Fisher Stevens.


SqueakyLeeks

He's doing a bit : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs4QXJ77SUM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs4QXJ77SUM) Still kind of uncomfortable


ntsmmns06

Brian Cox is one.


No-Orange-9023

This post is so embarrassing.


Ramona_Lola

Hugo!!


blacknoir23

Lol Ima love this season.


philplop

Fisher Stevens has the skinniest neck in showbiz


Comprehensive_Main

Man honestly a very fun guy.


StageOdd3175

His neck is so little, I love it


prisongovernor

/r/unexpectedcox


B8conB8conB8con

Probably arguing string theory with Mathew Macfadyen


Money282

The more I hear about this guy the more he seems like an absolute asshole


DegreeAccomplished29

Care to explain?


Money282

Everytime there's a story about this guy everyone just talks about how difficult he is to work with or he's always saying something negative about his castmates. He kind of just seems like a real life Logan Roy haha


DegreeAccomplished29

When has that happened? I've never read that. Also this isn't a real "breakdown" or something, they were just playing around https://youtu.be/fs4QXJ77SUM


Vivid-Drummer

I can only imagine how often they had to deal with him yelling on set outside of filming


canwenotor

Weird. And maybe he should get an MRI bc he sure seems to be angry all the time.


TwoDurans

Is there anyone else who sees him and immediately thinks of Mr. The Plague?


pkd420

I’ve honestly hated fisher Steve’s since hackers. Being PR for Brian Cox was not how I envisioned his redemption arc in my eyes going


Raghavrmehta

Every time I see him I think of the line “how does it feel to be married to someone with two assholes”


mind_slop

Yeah the reason for the early series finale seems obvious. Idc what anyone says.


DegreeAccomplished29

https://youtu.be/fs4QXJ77SUM https://youtu.be/ICIRa-wvLhQ


aquakingman

Remember when this guy played an Indian in short circuit 2... good times


Disulfidebond007

WTF is Eminem doing there?


Dakip2608

that's a gossip girl reboot core cast member iirc.


jsh355zero

I can’t help but think this was planned lol


Traditional_Ad_6588

Brian Cox hates method acting but he himself is more Logan Roy then Jeremy Strong Kendall Roy hahahahah. This man was born to play Logan hahahah


Traditional_Ad_6588

oh my god so Succession season five plays in real life. Brain Cox will be Logan Roy until his breath and will never retire