Scots Hollywood legend opens up on shamed pal Kevin Spacey
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BRIAN Cox has backed his shamed pal Kevin Spacey for a Hollywood return.
The Dundee-born Succession star weighed in on Spacey who was cleared of historic sex offence charges against four men in 2023.
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Brian Cox said shamed pal Kevin Spacey deserves another shot in the spotlight
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Screen favourite Cox, 79, said the former House of Cards star has 'made a lot of mistakes,' but he believes the star has 'learned a big lesson' and deserves another shot in the spotlight.
He told Sky News: 'I am so against cancel culture. Kevin has made a lot of mistakes, but there is a sort of viciousness about it which is unwarranted.
'Everybody is stupid as everybody else. Everybody is capable of the same mistakes and the same sins as everybody else.'
Asked if he could see Spacey returning to showbiz, Cox said: 'I would think so eventually, but it's very tough for him.
'He was tricky, but he has learnt a big lesson. He should be allowed to go on because he is a very fine actor. I just think we should be forgiving.
'What is the joy you get out of kicking somebody in the balls when they are down? That is what I cannot stand.'
Cox also said Donald Trump is talking 'bollocks' over Scottish independence.
He rubbished the ex-US President's call for a 50 to 75-year gap between independence referendums, branding him 'that idiot in America.'
Mr Trump said this week during his successful Scottish visit that countries 'can't go through that too much' when he was asked about independence.
He said: 'He's talking bollocks. I'm sorry, but he does. It's rubbish. Let's get on with it and let's get it [independence] done. We can do it.
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'It's been tough as there's a great deal of undermining that has gone on.'
The Hollywood star admitted the ongoing police investigation into the SNP's finances has caused 'enormous harm' to the independence movement, paving the way for Labour's resurgence.
The former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was arrested and questioned during the probe but was cleared of any wrongdoing earlier this year.
Her estranged husband, Peter Murrell, who was the party's chief executive for two decades, appeared in court in April charged with embezzlement and made no plea.
Cox said: 'We're in the doldrums, and I hope John Swinney can just swing it around.'
The actor is set to star in a play at the Edinburgh Fringe exploring the Royal Bank of Scotland's role in the 2008 financial crash.
He said: 'I think it's a masterpiece. It's certainly one of the best pieces of work I've been involved in.'
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