After failures like The Marvels o AntMan & The Wasp: Quantumania, Deadpool & Wolverine It meant a respite for Marvel and superhero movies in general. The long-awaited return of the mercenary was not only a box office success, but it was also a parade of fan service. But of course, was not without criticism.
The veteran Brian Coxwho played the character Logan Roy in the acclaimed Succesionhas hinted that this genre is nothing more than mere entertainment. It was thus that he cited the third installment of Deadpool as an example of this “film party”.
During a panel in the past Edinburgh International Film Festivalthe 78-year-old actor expressed that this trend means a setback for the industry, according to recover The Hollywood Reporter.
“What has happened is that television is doing what cinema used to do. I think the cinema is in a very bad state. I think it’s lost its place due, in part, to the grandiose element between Marvel and DC and all that. And I think it’s starting to implode, actually. “The common thread is being lost.”
Brian Cox.
Thus, Cox used as an example Deadpool & Wolverine to illustrate his point about superhero movies. According to him, although these productions generate enormous income, from an acting perspective, the artistic value of the work can feel “diluted” due to the saturation of similar releases.
“You know that Hugh Jackman can do a little more, Ryan Reynolds… but it’s because they’re going down that path and it’s a box office hit. They make a lot of money. “There is no denying it.”
It is worth mentioning that the actor is no stranger to the genre, since in 2003 we were able to see him play William Stryker, the military scientist who makes Logan obtain his skeleton from adamantium. That is why, during the final credits of Deadpool 3, He is seen briefly during behind-the-scenes footage in tribute to Fox productions.
“When those movies are made, there’s always a little bit of me and they never pay me any money.”
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