Another veteran actor hits out at Marvel universe

For quite some time, Marvel Cinematic Universe was drawing criticism from some established quarters of Hollywood including Martin Scorsese and now another legendary star spoke out.

Appearing at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, Brian Cox, popularly known for Succession, shared his thoughts on the cinema, which, he believes was going down.What’s happened is that television is doing what cinema used to do. I think cinema is in a very bad way.

He continued, “I think it’s lost its place because of, partly, the grandiose element between Marvel, DC, and all of that. And I think it’s beginning to implode, actually. You’re kind of losing the plot. Giving an example of the recent hit Deadpool & Wolverine, he said they are “making a lot of money” and “that’ll make everybody happy, but in terms of the work, it becomes diluted afterwards”.

Cox added: “You’re getting the same old… I mean, I’ve done those kind of [projects]. It is pertinent to mention here Brian played a role in the MCU, appearing as William Stryker in X2: X-Men United.

Source: People

In other news – The Godfather Part II and Full House Star John Aprea has died

The veteran actor died on August 5 from natural causes in Los Angeles “surrounded by his loved ones,” Will Levine, John’s manager, confirmed to Weekly Entertainment.

Will also posted a heartfelt tribute for John on Facebook, penning, “Sad to report the passing of longtime client and friend, John Aprea… Wonderfully talented journeyman actor loved by all. Read more