Brian Cox would have some pretty big shoes to fill if his life story was to be adapted for the big screen and he says that there is only one person who could fill them.
A titan of the stage and screen, the Scottish-born star, 78, has covered a lot of ground in his 60 year plus career. From sweary monolithic magnate Logan Roy in HBO’s Succession to Greek king Agamemnon in Troy and King Lear for the Royal Shakespeare Company, there have been many highlights.
While he has worked with many fine actors in his time, speaking to The Standard, he said he knows exactly who short portray him in a biopic - himself.
He explained: “I think I’d have to do it myself. No one else would get it right.”
Should someone in Hollywood be reading, Cox even has a title in mind - “The Scotsman”.
His story is far from over however, with this summer seeing him take to the stage at the Edinburgh Festival in Make It Happen.
“I’ve always had a strong connection to the stage, so I continue to pursue opportunities in that area. There’s always something in the pipeline,” he said.
Although shouts in the street of ‘You’re not serious people’ or “some variation of my Succession character’s more colourful language,” are inescapable, he would love to land some comedy roles.
“I’ve dabbled in some comedic roles in the past, but I reckon there’s more to explore in that space. I think there’s room to push myself further and have a bit of fun with it.”
He certainly looks like he’s having fun teaming up with rum-based coconut liqueur brand Malibu for their Do Whatever Tastes Good campaign.
Sporting a salmon pink suit and rollerskates in the promotional pictures, Cox is looking to encourage people to embrace their “summer self” and make time for themselves.
The Golden Globe winner said he believes that the message behind it - “telling people to step away from the endless cycle of overwork and take time for themselves” - is “vital”.
“Life, too often, feels like it’s all about working harder and doing more, and less about enjoying the things that truly matter. We’ve got to remind ourselves that it's okay to step back from the grind every so often,” he continued.
“Contrary to some of the intense characters I’ve played in the past, staying in the office past working hours is rarely a necessity - but making time for the things and people you love is!
“If people take anything away from this campaign I’d love for it to be that life’s too short to be on the neverending treadmill that is work. So, embrace the lighter, sunnier side, and clock off on time… With a Malibu Piña Colada in hand!”
Brian Cox has partnered with Malibu to launch the second iteration of its ‘Do Whatever Tastes Good’ campaign. To discover more about Malibu’s latest campaign, head to malibudrinks.com/en/newsroom/clock-off-with-malibu-and-brian-cox/
