Brian Cox Blasts Joaquin Phoenix for ‘Napoleon’ Performance

Brian Cox came down heavy on Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Napoleon Bonaparte in Ridley Scott’s biopic “Napoleon,” calling the performance “terrible.”

The “Succession” star, 77, made the remarks during a conversation at the British Library as part of HistFest 2024.

“It really is appalling,” said the Scottish actor of the “truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix,” according to The Standard. “I don’t know what he was thinking.”