Succession star Brian Cox AGAIN dissides co-star Jeremy Strong’s method acting

Actor Brian Cox, who plays the aloof patriarch of the Roy family in HBO’s “Succession,” doubles down on co-star Jeremy Strong’s Method acting.

In a new interview on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” the 76-year-old Scottish native joked about his “tough” words about Strong’s approach to acting, which he called “f**king annoying” in an earlier interview.

When he told Fallon he wanted to apologize and “make things right,” Cox introduced a sneak peek of a spoof MasterClass in which he teaches acting, with tip number one seemingly aimed directly at his on-screen son.

‘Just do it. Say the damn rules and don’t bump into the damn furniture,” says Cox as his best tip for aspiring actors.

The parody MasterClass is the latest prank against Strong, 44, whose Method acting has made headlines and led Cox to say: “Don’t get me started.”

Cox appeared on the nightly television program to promote the upcoming final season of “Succession,” which airs Sunday, March 26.

In their nearly ten-minute conversation, Fallon and Cox discuss everything from their long careers to their favorite non-work activities before turning to Strong.

“You’ve even gone viral for some of your opinions on Method acting,” Fallon says.

“Well, you know Jimmy, I’ve been a little harsh,” Cox says before being momentarily interrupted by the laughter of the audience.

“No no, I have, careful,” he says, turning to onlookers who are still chuckling.

“I’ve been a little harsh and I’m sorry. I even tried to set the record straight in a MasterClass acting sequence I just did,” says Cox.

“I didn’t know you did a MasterClass,” Fallon responds.

‘No it is. Actually, I brought a clip if you want to see it. And I think this better explains my feelings about acting,” he says.

The parody video begins with Cox himself addressing the audience, saying, “Hello, I’m Brian Cox, and this is my masterclass on acting.”

A quick shot then shows Cox venting his rage, telling the audience to “just do it,” before the camera drops back to Fallon jokingly wiping away tears.

“That’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen,” Fallon jokes.

The parody is the latest dig in Cox’s history to simplify his craft. While Strong’s name wasn’t directly brought up during his interview with Fallon, it seems to address the recent surge in media coverage of the co-star.

In a City & Country In an interview last month, Cox said that Strong — who plays the forlorn and rebellious Kendall Roy in “Succession” — is a “very good actor,” but that being around someone who is always in character can get old fast. has.

‘He’s a very good actor. And the rest of the ensemble is fine with this. But knowing a character and what the character does is only part of the skill set,” Cox said.

Strong, a Yale graduate, made headlines in 2021 when an article in the New Yorker laid out the extent of his Method acting in a now-viral interview.

At the time, the play’s author spoke to Cox, who spoke of Strong’s “intense” style.

“I’ve worked with intense actors before. It’s a very American disease, I think, this inability to isolate yourself while you’re working,” Cox said in 2021.

In that article, Strong and Cox’s other costars, including Kieran Culkin, talked about his methods and their experience with him on set.

“After the first season, he [Strong] said something to me like, “I’m afraid people think the show is a comedy.” And I said, “I think the show is a comedy,” said Culkin — who plays another Roy son. “He thought I was joking.”

The show’s executive producer Adam McKay said the intensity Strong brings to the role is part of why he embodies Kendall’s character.

“That’s exactly why we cast Jeremy in that role,” McKay shared New Yorker magazine. Because he doesn’t play it like a comedy. He plays it like he’s Hamlet.’

In the same interview, Cox agreed, saying, “The result Jeremy gets is always pretty awesome. I’m just worried about what he’s doing to himself. I worry about the crises he puts himself through to prepare.”

In a more recent interview, Cox doubled down on his statement for 2021, expressing concern that Strong will get “worn out” if he doesn’t separate himself from the track.

“He’s obsessed with the job,” Cox told host Seth Myers.

“And I’m worried about what it does to him because if you can’t separate yourself — because you’re dealing with all this stuff every day. You can’t live in it. Eventually you get exhausted,” the Scottish actor continued.

Despite the disputes over acting styles, there doesn’t seem to be any bad blood between the costars, who were pictured together this week at the show’s fourth-season premiere.

Additionally, Strong has responded to Cox’s statements by saying that the older actor has ‘earned the right’ to upset certain ways of acting.

Everyone is entitled to their feelings. I also think Brian Cox, for example, has earned the right to say what he wants,” Strong said. “There was no need to address that or do damage control.”

Cox also hasn’t been shy about sharing his thoughts on the hugely successful show coming to an end after 48 Emmy nominations and almost certainly more after season four.

The actor said he respects series creator Jesse Armstrong who chose to end the show.

“Jesse doesn’t let anything go beyond what’s necessary,” Cox said. “Many shows are welcome longer, and I think our show is perfect and neat as it is.”

‘In a good way. I’m glad it’s over,” Cox said.