Brian Cox: 'Netanyahu doesn't realise that he is creating the new Hamas. That's all he is doing. He is butchering people'

The world is ludicrous," Brian Cox says, "and we're all f**ked. The words could have been barked by patriarch Logan Roy in Succession, but the actor says them softly.

Cox reflects on his difficult upbringing in Dundee, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging one’s roots and how they shape personal identity and resilience.

Theatre, according to Cox, serves as a vital medium for connection, offering a space where shared experiences can foster empathy and understanding among people.

His Irish ancestry plays a significant role in his sense of self, reminding him of the familial ties that influence both his work and worldview.

Read at Independent