United Kingdom, April 3 -- Brian Cox has launched a broadside against a string of prominent actors and filmmakers.

Describing some of the industry's biggest names as "overrated", "a pain in the a***" and "a stupid, stupid man", the Succession actor, 79, let rip in a new newspaper interview.

Brian made the remarks in an interview with The Times, in which he reflected on his career and views on acting. Speaking about Johnny Depp, Brian said he was relieved to have turned down a role in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, adding he feels the actor is "so overblown" and "so overrated".

He also commented on his former X2 co-star Ian McKellen, stating Ian's acting is "not to my taste".

Brian extended his criticism to other actors, inclu...