The 2003 film X2: X-Men United co-starred film legend Brian Cox as the evil and tough-as-nails Colonel William Stryker. Controversial filmmaker Bryan Singer directed the highly successful film. However, almost two decades after its theatrical release Brian Cox has come to Singer’s defense while also acknowledging the director’s disturbing behavior. In a candid interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, Cox spoke about his life and career and briefly touched on his experience working on X2: X-Men United and his time with Singer.

Cox told Yahoo Entertainment that at the time of filming X2, that Singer was “under a lot of strain.” He added that “Singer’s haphazard behavior often led to scenes being rewritten on the spot. One of his great things was that when he came to a new set, he would have to rethink it. He’d have a thought, and then have to rethink [the scene]. So that was always a difficult transition for him. But once he cracked it, he cracked it very quickly and was able to get on with it.” Cox added that he thought that despite Singers’ faults that he was an “extraordinary director” and “really, really gifted.” Cox concluded that he would always be grateful to Singer because he was cast as the iconic character in X2.

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As fans of the X-Men series know, X2: X-Men United featured Brian Cox and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. The plot centers on The X-Men, who must team up with their archenemy Magneto to stop anti-mutant Colonel William Stryker after he kidnaps Professor X and destroys his school.

Brian Cox Discusses Starring in New Super Bowl Ad

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Brian Cox is also opening up on another groundbreaking experience in his lengthy and high profiled career. The Succession star recently told US Weekly that Michelob Ultra approached him to do a commercial for the 2023 Super Bowl. Cox told Us Weekly that initially, he didn’t realize the significance of starring in such a commercial until his sons told him that starring in one was a huge deal.

As fans and followers of the actor will know, Brian Cox hails from Dundee, Scotland, where American football is not as popular as sports like soccer.

Cox is currently starring in the hit HBO series Succession, co-starring Jeremy Strong, Matthew Macfadyen, and Sarah Snook. The show centers on the Roy family, who are operating the worldwide media and entertainment conglomerate Waystar RoyCo. The Roys are battling for control of the business while Logan Roy, the patriarch of the family, played by Brian Cox, is ill.

Succession is currently gearing up for its fourth season and airs on the HBO network.