Brian Cox & Emily Blunt | Actors on Actors

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In their Actors on Actors conversation, Brian Cox ('Succession') and Emily Blunt ('The English') connect over their love for theater, their approach to acting, and life in Brooklyn. Brian unpacks Logan Roy's complicated love for his kids, his shocking death, and the audience's reaction: "It's not easy being an icon." Emily shares her thoughts as she prepared for her role as Cornelia, "She had bewitched me," the inspiration for the series, and what it was like portraying the heartbreaking realities of the time.
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@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

“It’s not easy…to be an icon and a cultural icon at that.” OMG I LOVE HIM SO MUCH FOR THIS 😂

@emilydj Жыл бұрын

he's so real

@girlpopfan12 Жыл бұрын

I love him

@davidholaday2817 Жыл бұрын

You are literally embodying the very thing he doesn’t like. I’m sure if he read this comment, he would be very uncomfortable.

@claireindigo1200 Жыл бұрын

Literally 😂😂😂

@chickenisindeedmystyle7316 Жыл бұрын

@@davidholaday2817 he would be, but it's also true

@kareninacarado Жыл бұрын

Whoever Variety employee paired them up for A on A deserves a raise!!!

@josepha133 Жыл бұрын

You should have ended with "deserves an A" lol

@zurzakne-etra7069 Жыл бұрын

ikr!! I love them both

@irischen3398 Жыл бұрын

YES 1000000%

@roseyfan Жыл бұрын

doing God's work

@1fattyfatman Жыл бұрын

I want to see him opposite meryl streep with this person as the daughter!

@0912sooli Жыл бұрын

They always manage to make the most surprising pairs but also they make sense somehow

@charityetzkorn4710 Жыл бұрын

I can definitely see Emily standing toe to toe with Brian she's also got a strong personality. Love them both.

@JohnDavidSullivan Жыл бұрын

I'm not entirely sold on Neal McDonagh and Taylor Swift

@hoover728 Жыл бұрын

@@JohnDavidSullivan That was ridiculous. She's directed a handful of her own music videos. That girl is the most overhyped thing in the history of popular culture.

@Joe-hi1zw Жыл бұрын

@@JohnDavidSullivan It was Martin Mcdonagh btw. Neal Mcdonough is someone else.

@JohnDavidSullivan Жыл бұрын

@@Joe-hi1zw yes you are right - I always get them muddled lol. I know who Neal is now - he's the guy in Agents of Shield lol. my bad. I should know - I am British - duh!!!

@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

Brian Cox needs to be in more comedies. I feel like he should be enveloped by positive energy.

@mrjnaman Жыл бұрын

He’s done a fair share of comedies, Super Troopers and The Campaign to name a few

@NitaKerns Жыл бұрын

@@mrjnaman The Ringer with Johnny Knoxville and Super Troopers 2!

@smokingzaza Жыл бұрын

he speaks now that he's less interested in dramas and more in doing comedic projects. He's so funny

@anastasiabeaverhausen8220 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite performances of his is as Daphne's father on "Frasier."

@strikerbowls791 Жыл бұрын

Jason Bourne

@area51pictures Жыл бұрын

“Everyone pretends like they’re happy but they’re actually miserable.” As an LA born native, this is painfully accurate.

@palemoonlight96 Жыл бұрын

and in some other place in the world someone right now is dreaming of LA as paradise, we always want what we don't have

@tkane6168 Жыл бұрын

Why what’s wrong with la

@TheHigherUps. Жыл бұрын

@@tkane6168what he just said

@spencerm5612 Жыл бұрын

I've been living in LA for over a decade and I'm pretty happy

@tkane6168 Жыл бұрын

@@TheHigherUps.I mean what do they have to be miserable about

@valamewa Жыл бұрын

You just know that not anybody could've done this conversation. Emily is so powerful in her own way and she matches with Brian so nicelyyyy

@luciiiana27 Жыл бұрын

shes so confident

@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын

Whoever is setting up the duos deserves an award or recognition.

@dlbeltz Жыл бұрын

seriously! ive watched almost all of them this year.

@freem8son86 Жыл бұрын

Brian is such a king, he’s at the age (and level of acting skill) where he doesn’t care if people think he’s vain or rude, he just says what he honestly thinks.

@ellie-tk4jy Жыл бұрын

Marmite? Ruck off

@Sylar1968 11 ай бұрын

I think that’s how old British men just are in general

@ngocbui9039 Жыл бұрын

Emily Blunt is such a great interviewer in this, she just asks the right questions to get Brian to keep talking

@sadie513 Жыл бұрын

I don't think they could've paired anyone else with Brian Cox. Emily Blunt definitely held her own, was thoughtful and insightful. He's a legend, nuff said.

@catlover4319 Жыл бұрын

I love the way emily carries herself; its very still and self assured where she is comfortable with silence, and makes a really wonderful rhythm to the conversation that i think made brian feel so comfortable opening up

@beback_ Жыл бұрын

She's a serious person.

@rebeccanascimento8234 Жыл бұрын

He is such a deep thinker, it's fascinating to watch Emily graciously impressed with everything he says with the utmost respect. What they say about the creative community, recognizing England's role in colonialism and depersonalization of society was all brilliant!

@taylorjlee 11 ай бұрын

Wow great point

@AA-qb7ni Жыл бұрын

Still missing Succession so much!! My favourite series of all time 😭😭 Brian killed it!!

@BhavnaUnleashed Жыл бұрын

Likewise ❤❤❤ I feel empty without it

@calliebranum8356 Жыл бұрын

AND it killed Brian 😂

@JudgeDredd_ 6 ай бұрын

Same. And I knew this emptiness feeling was going to be here once it went.

@knsnsy Жыл бұрын

just when i was complimenting emily as such a good listener brian complimented her on the same thing as saying you’re very there. this was a very heart warming chat. thanks variety

@jayjaygeez Жыл бұрын

Emily is just utterly delightful as always.

@racheltang9985 Жыл бұрын

She is so classy, intelligent and articulate. Ultimate woman

@SA-ny5th Жыл бұрын

I believe the reason these pairs work so well is because they just ASK THE ACTORS WHO THEY WANT TO TALK TO. Hence the chemistry

@KatyWithAWhyyy Жыл бұрын

Really? So Brian happened to choose Emily and she happened to choose him huh. I doubt it. I'm sure there's a process involved we have no insight on.

@thewheezingdead2492 Жыл бұрын

@@KatyWithAWhyyy Ask a whole bunch of actors who they want to talk to. Call everyone on the list and ask them if they want to have a conversation with who ever put them on the list. How I'd do it.

@Dovelunalove Жыл бұрын

@@KatyWithAWhyyya producer said they present both actors with a selection of actors to choose from and if they don’t match up they select for them.

@griffgames9538 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes it's a simple case of scheduling and availability lining up with an interesting pairing.

@luisruiz4165 Жыл бұрын

Brian Cox saying he feels it’s his duty and that he finds another type of love with acting that I haven’t seen anyone else say is amazing. Wow…

@steffnic13 Жыл бұрын

What an iconic duo. Never would have put these two together, but it’s so perfect.

@BriskWalkZombie Жыл бұрын

Just watched Sicario and finished Succession. This was made for me

@girlpopfan12 Жыл бұрын

IT’S NOT EASY TO BE AN ICON.

@whereisty Жыл бұрын

I just absolutely love listening to Emily speak, especially when she talks about her love for acting. This pair/interview was better than I expected.

@Pewling Жыл бұрын

Brian Cox is such a legend and Emily Blunt is a legend in the making, I love this pairing!

@sarthakrajbaral210 Жыл бұрын

Straight up the best pairing so far.

@natterlie Жыл бұрын

"So why do you not watch it?" "Bored" Brian Cox is so effortlessly funny 😂

@Dai1lest Жыл бұрын

Seriously who are doing these pairings because damn they need a raise....there has been so many lately I wouldn't haven't even thought of including these two and it just freaking works!!!!

@victoriab.6601 Жыл бұрын

what he said about theatre being the church of human experience was beautiful and also true

@soookie Жыл бұрын

emily is wonderful but i feel like she needs to be recognized more for her talent. a fantastic actress. and please do an #ActorsOnActors with emma stone (poor things) and ryan gosling (barbie). many are hoping for an epic reunion between the two. it would be fantastic for them to talk about their films and work partnership.

@johanvoellner1849 Жыл бұрын

i think she is recognized a fair amount for her work...are you talking about a bust in the middle of la or something?

@soookie Жыл бұрын

@@johanvoellner1849 i don't know... she does amazing work and I would like her to be more awarded. it's surprising she was never nominated for an oscar, her performance in mary poppins deserved a nomination. not that she needs it for her talent to be recognized but it would be great for her career. anyway, she's going to be amazing at oppenheimer. i'm rooting for her, always

@zamo_shangase Жыл бұрын

A pair I never thought I needed 😭

@LaMarco0 Жыл бұрын

This is the pairing I was most excited for! Did not disappoint.

@janeryder43 11 ай бұрын

Brian Cox is an intimidating incredible powerhouse, yet unraveling sweet and scheer fun sometimes. Emily is (yes talented!) but so brilliantly composed, confident and has a warm captivating presence. Loved this perfect pair, the genuine respect and admiration shared in the interaction and this interesting conversation!!

@samwallaceart288 9 ай бұрын

She's a woman who doesn't need to act masculine to be taken seriously

@janeryder43 9 ай бұрын

@@samwallaceart288 ? ok

@samwallaceart288 9 ай бұрын

@@janeryder43 As in, she's got a strength and confidence that's feminine in the best way; she doesn't feel the need to posture herself or act arrogant. She just commands respect naturally by being honest and gracious.

@BestFitSquareChannel Жыл бұрын

“Sunshine Cleaning.” The first film I saw Ms. Blunt. 2008! A fan ever since. Thank you to those whose hard work make these wonderful conversation possible. Best wishes…

@TheEbo34 Жыл бұрын

Two of my absolute favorites ahhhhhhhh. Emily Blunt is so so sweet and genuine and hearing the Godfather Brian Cox talk so glowingly of her has made me move The English up my watch list immediately! God damn Variety is crushing these. Keep it up and why yes, please Give the bookers and producer a raise!

@JahleelANBurao Жыл бұрын

I love the calm energy of this pairing. They are calmly accepting their success and are matter of fact about the challenges that come with it. ❤ Awesome duo.

@chrisheeran Жыл бұрын

I love when the actors featured go deep into the craft. Incredible.

@valeriat.8029 Жыл бұрын

The English is such an incredible show!! Emily and Chaske are amazing!!

@looney1023 Жыл бұрын

Logan Roy as a character became one of the most imposing, iconic, and culturally impactful in recent memory. Despite his limited presence in Season 4, if Brian Cox doesn't win an Emmy for his work in creating that figure, it would be a massive shame.

@ivanacvetanovic7611 Жыл бұрын

He shouldn't have submitted for Lead Actor.

@laurengarrigan774 Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favourite Actors conversations thus far! Incredible insight into their inner workings to a character and I especially loved Brian's analogy of how the theatre is the greatest form of religion there is. So beautifully described. Theatre as a medium really is the most incredible way to tell a story, convey a message and allow people to be seen and heard all at the same time. Thank goodness for talents like Brian and Emily!

@romajoshi7178 Жыл бұрын

These two together… a joy I didn’t know I needed ❤

@55555gino Жыл бұрын

What a cool pair! Really unexpected but LOVE IT. The person who put them together deserves a raise. I hope they put Rachel Weisz soon as well

@timtobias6541 Жыл бұрын

One of the BEST Actors on actors episodes I've seen. Love their works.

@rumm4881 Жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed this interview. Emily & Brian are brilliant, and the conversation flows beautifully.

@LC-fx2lo Жыл бұрын

The best Actor on Actor episode I've ever seen!!

@fridaysummer9752 Жыл бұрын

"The English" is an amazing series

@Sunny.27 Жыл бұрын

I could watch them talk for hours. They're both so amazing.

@ConsciousConversations 6 ай бұрын

Everything with Emily Blunt feels so honest. Love Brian Cox bringing the wealth gap and the humanity and the gap in it and their conversation around how acting can be a place to remind everyone they are all human and any way they can use their giftedness as talented actors to incite connection for us all.

@Pure_B Жыл бұрын

The English was a great show. Especially Chaske Spencer who gave an amazing performance alongside Emily Blunt. The ending was epic.

@zurzakne-etra7069 Жыл бұрын

It was so good! So different from all the other shows out there right now, and it really makes you wait until the end

@juliamaddox4408 Жыл бұрын

I've met him a few times. Super nice guy!

@emilyzena7070 11 ай бұрын

Such a great conversation between two of my favourite actors. Thank you, Variety.

@kasturipaul90s Жыл бұрын

I feel enriched after watching this conversation. 🙏

@melissap7790 Жыл бұрын

I first saw Emily in My Summer of Love and she blew me away! Been a fan ever since. As a fellow British actor I really look up to her! ❤

@kimmorris98 Жыл бұрын

My summer of love is a beautiful and underrated film.

@spiritofanu3112 Жыл бұрын

This was so awesome!! These two together are gold!

@kinglear7 Жыл бұрын

What a great pair. Didn't know what to expect. That's why I like theatre more because I can do it and I don't have to ever watch myself in it because it doesn't get recorded. Film and tv is going to immortalize your performance whether good or bad.

@may.k_me Жыл бұрын

I really really loved this interview. They covered so much and talked about so many different experiences and aspects of both personal and professional lives. It just felt like a very well rounded interview (which I wish we had gotten in the Steven Yeun & Pedro Pascal interview)

@user-es1in1gf7l Жыл бұрын

Tahank you guys for this pairing! so pure both of them and wise

@VjekoV88 Жыл бұрын

They both are great and memorable actors, Emily has played so much strong female characters that aren't shoehorned and Brian is always memorable and a presence in the movies playing mostly side characters

@ambarrose Жыл бұрын

I believe my first contact with Brian Cox's work was X-Men 2 when I was a teenager. And I always remember how good of a villain he can be.

@elizabethmcleod246 Жыл бұрын

I learned of Brian when he was in, ‘ Braveheart’ where he was William Wallace’s uncle Argyle Wallace.

@luf4rall Жыл бұрын

He made Logan (Wolverine) and then he became Logan

@ElenGlazova 11 ай бұрын

And I remember him from the movie Troy, quite a villain character too.

@gabrielgerman359 7 ай бұрын

I learned from him many years ago in " Rob Roy"!! Great movie!!

@travisspazz1624 Жыл бұрын

Yes, everyone needs to watch The English! Such a fresh take on the western and it convinced me Emily Blunt is one of our greatest living actors!

@TheJohnWhites 9 ай бұрын

This was brilliant. In tears.

@emieleode Жыл бұрын

This was such a fascinating actors on actors conversation. An unlikely pairing but it worked so well, they both bounced off each other naturally. Also as a journalist, I took notes on asking such interesting questions when interviewing someone.

@zachtarbell4238 Жыл бұрын

Both great actors and seem like really great people. Emily's laugh just makes me smile. Such a sweetheart and so is Cox. Thanks Variety!

@timbomba9478 Жыл бұрын

Of your many great pairings for interviews, this is exceptional.

@nicolej6358 Жыл бұрын

Yes! I’ve been waiting on this one since I saw a photo of them together. Great actor pair!

@Kryo99 Жыл бұрын

"This whole icon thing is not easy to carry around." HAHA this man is a living legend.

@rmannayr2129 Жыл бұрын

SHE IS A ICON!

@cmssn87 Жыл бұрын

The duo we didn’t know we needed Love Brian Cox with all my heart 💜

@Akshay-tq6zk Жыл бұрын

Emily looks like one of those few Hollywood A-listers whose beauty is timeless. Helps that she has a good humour sense and is aging like fine wine too.

@shwesharan Жыл бұрын

Emily Blunt is incredible. Love her insight. I am glad I discovered The English after this interview.

@samwallaceart288 9 ай бұрын

Tremendous interview. Thanks for posting

@hockeyfan131993 Жыл бұрын

Yall keep churning these out, love it

@aliali-ce3yf Жыл бұрын

i'll always remember brian cox as the spy master from Sharpe - now that's soldiering!

@drumbum3.142 Жыл бұрын

This is Absolutely LOVELY. 🎨🎭🎨

@alinap15 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful interview !!!❤️

@JudgeDredd_ 6 ай бұрын

Wow Emily is really great at describing Succession.

@bretbreneman5767 3 ай бұрын

Oh, I love Emily for her love, er concept of empathy in acting--what a wonderful person. She's so brilliant and authentically articulate but her richness of heart is what is HER. I'm so glad to learn about her and to encounter this discourse on creativity that she's often part of.

@jennys.2440 Жыл бұрын

Emily Blunt is STUNNING! And Brian Cox is Logan Roy.

@standupphilosopher7059 Жыл бұрын

Brian Cox wholeheartedly shows his intelligence,bravery and vulnerability his thoughts on dignity should be listened to. There is no code of conduct to speak of in America. I wonder if he loves Marcus Aurelius book Meditations as much as I do because he lives it!

@tuma0000 7 ай бұрын

that's amazing having them together thanks ❤❤🙏🏻

@user-dt9wm9cg5w 10 ай бұрын

Whoever is setting up the duos deserves an award or recognition.. Whoever is setting up the duos deserves an award or recognition..

@JustSomeCanadianGuy Жыл бұрын

Brian Cox is the most intimidating actor alive today. I'd be genuinely scared to meet him. 🤣

@nicolad8822 Жыл бұрын

That’s the Dundonian.

@MariaScreamapova 5 ай бұрын

Brian Cox is awesome in the Super Troopers movies

@ByronJames7 Жыл бұрын

Been loving Brian Cox since 'The Boxer' opposite DDL, loved him in the Bourne series and Emily, my God, anything she's in, I'm in. Great episode

@lizza_forever2121 Жыл бұрын

We need more of Brian Cox, thank you) and Emily Blunt is just a princess!

@gorkmusic Жыл бұрын

I love this series. I hope they make a million more of these.

@jennybower4738 Жыл бұрын

I could listen to these two talk for hours ❤

@NAVMAN987 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely interview

@ashleysaini3694 Жыл бұрын

this has been the best pairing yet! Great rapport between them and relatable. Looks like they just became friends.

@arontamas5639 Жыл бұрын

Great pairing, both of them are still criminally underrated actors, great in drama and comedy, either!

@kasteele426 10 ай бұрын

excellent conversation with profound mutual respect.

@robertjakubowski5016 Жыл бұрын

When I watch, I listen to actors who come from or have any connection with Great Britain, I feel the same every time their special artistic beauty, charisma, the depth of the thoughts conveyed seduces me completely, I can't withdraw from any medium that happens at a given moment I am fortunate to see this extraordinary buoyancy of the talent of the British school and this admiration for the theater as something almost sacred gives rise to a feeling of absolute adoration for the arts in general.

@raihanaradhana2246 Жыл бұрын

Brian Cox is the type of grandpa everyone wish they have

@rmannayr2129 Жыл бұрын

EMILY IS SO CLASSY!

@Silirion 5 ай бұрын

Two amazing actors. The English might be the best piece of acting/directing that I've seen in my 42 years.

@DavidN369 Жыл бұрын

Magnificent actors, magnificent colloquy. Would love to see them play opposite each other; General Shotover and Hesione Hushabye in "Heartbreak House" spring to mind instantly. Thank you, Variety, for this one.