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Despite the massive success of Tim Burton’s 1990 filmEdward Scissorhands, Brian Cox has a unique take on its leading star, Johnny Depp. The film features Depp as the titular character, a synthetic man with scissors for hands who is taken in by a kind lady, only to face a series of unfortunate events after being wrongfully accused of a crime.
However, despite being one of the most diverse roles of his career, theSuccessionstar believes that Depp didn’t have to exert much effort, implying that the character’s striking appearance did most of the heavy lifting.
Brian Cox Critiqued Johnny Depp’s Role inEdward Scissorhands
Known for his distinctive and memorable roles, such as Jack Sparrow inPirates of the Caribbean,Johnny Depphas become one of the most acclaimed actors in Hollywood.
While he has earned widespread acclaim with his on-screen performances,Brian Coxbelieves that Depp’s characters and their portrayal rely heavily on their striking appearance and less on acting.
Talking about thePirates of the Caribbeanrole that he rejected, Cox toldThe Guardianin an interview, that he turned down the role of governor of Port Royal, a part that eventually went to Jonathan Pryce.
And he described it as ungrateful and overshadowed by Depp’s portrayal of Jack Sparrow.“It would have been a moneyspinner but, of all the parts in the film, it was the most thankless,”he said. Further talking about Depp, he shared,
Depp, personable though I’m sure he is, is so overblown – I mean Edward Scissorhands! Let’s face it, if you come on with hands like that and pale, scarred-face makeup, you don’t have to do anything. And he didn’t.
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TheBraveheartactor said that although Depp is charming and likable, he implied that Depp’s character’s distinctive appearance, rather than his acting, played a significant role in the film’s iconic status.
Tom Cruise Missed Out on Landing the Lead Role inEdward Scissorhands
Before Johnny Depp secured the titular role in Tim Burton’s 1990 filmEdward Scissorhands,several Hollywood stars, including Tom Hanks, Michael Jackson, and Tom Cruise, were also considered for the part.
Depp even revealed that theTop Gunstar“was not far away from actually playing Edward Scissorhands,” as perPeople. He shared that he was emotionally drawn to the script and character.
Despite that, he was initially reluctant to audition for the role due to the high-profile competition. However, after his agent insisted, he decided to meet with the acclaimed filmmaker.
“[Cruise] certainly wasn’t my ideal, but I talked to him,”Burton said in Tara Wood’s untitled documentary. He suggested that while the action star would have been a good choice, Depp ultimately was a better fit.
The movie also marked the beginning of Depp’s long collaboration with Burton, leading to projects likeCharlie and the Chocolate Factory, Alice in Wonderland,andSleepy Hollow.
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Cruise, now celebrated for his versatile performances and extreme stunts, might not regret missing out on the 1990 classic, especially in light of Brian Cox’s recent comments.
Edward Scissorhandsis available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
