Brian Coxis joiningthe chorus of voiceswho are calling for disgraced actorKevin Spacey’s return to Hollywood.
“But hes a very fine actor, and I like Kevin a lot.
Hes very funny.”
Brian Cox and Kevin Spacey.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty; Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty
“I think hes been through it,” Cox shared.
“Hes had the kicking that some people think he deserved.
“There should be a case of forgive and forget.
Brian Cox.Jeff Spicer/Getty
I think he should be given the opportunity to come back to work.”
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Spacey has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than a dozen men since 2017.
Spaceycame out as gayamid the original 2017 accusation by Rapp.
This is not the first time Cox has addressed Spacey’s controversies.
Rowling, who frequently faces backlash forespousing anti-trans rhetoric.
Cox explained that during the rehearsal process, he felt himself grow frustrated.
“I got very angry at myself.
I always get angry at myself when Im learning my lines,” he explained.
“So somebody reported me to Equity here in the U.K. for getting angry.
I just thought, ‘Who was I angry at?’
I wasnt angry at anybody in particular.
I was only angry at me trying to deal with this f—ing difficult play!”
He added, “Its just bizarre nowadays.
Nobody knows how to be spontaneous anymore.
A representative for Cox did not immediately respond toEntertainment Weekly’s request for further comment.
