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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Maira Butt

Succession star slams ‘woke’ culture as he receives criticism

  • Brian Cox has defended his temper outbursts during rehearsals, dismissing criticism as "woke nonsense".
  • The actor was reportedly reported to Equity last year following an incident during rehearsals for 'A Long Day’s Journey Into Night'.
  • Cox argued that actors of his generation commonly lost their temper, contrasting it with modern intolerance for such behaviour.
  • Co-stars from 'Succession', including Sarah Snook, Peter Friedman, and J Smith-Cameron, have previously described Cox's on-set presence as "terrifying" or "frightening".
  • Cox clarified that when he loses his temper, it is directed at himself rather than others.

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Brian Cox hits out at ‘woke nonsense’ after losing temper in rehearsals

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