February 2, 2022
Watch: Why Brian Cox Was in Awe of Brad Pitt's Beauty During 'Troy'
Emell Adolphus READ TIME: 1 MIN.
"Succession" star Brian Cox is making the press rounds in promotion of his new memoir "Putting the Rabbit in the Hat," and he is sharing a few insights about his long and decorated career on the stage and screen.
He likes to land his acting gigs organically. The only role he's ever pursued is the role of Agamemnon in the movie "Troy." And he thinks Brad Pitt is "beautiful."
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Cox shared that he remembers at one point "being agog at Brad" in his costume as Achilles.
"He'd never been in costumes like that. ... Brad walked on set and my jaw was down because he was so stunningly beautiful," says Cox in the video interview. "I'm straight but I thought, 'Wow, my God! This guy is stunning.' What chance does one have on the screen against this beautiful, beautiful man?"
"Troy" went on to gross $500 million at the worldwide box office and was nominated for an Academy Award in the costume design category. Surely Pitt's beautifulness played a part in its success.
Watch Cox's full interview with Vanity Fair below.
