Actor Brian Cox has been praised for many of his performances, but one of his best roles was Logan Roy inSuccession, which weirdly enough, laid the foundation for Cox’s latest part in a Netflix Christmas movie. From 2018 to 2023,Successionaired to incredible acclaim on HBO. The drama series follows the battle betweenthe Roy siblingsas they each try to inherit their father’s CEO position.Successionis often characterized by its intensity and violence, especially Logan’s angry and profane tirades, which makes it all the more hilarious that the show led to Cox’s newest role.
Recently,Cox took on the role of Santa Claus in the animated Netflix film,That Christmas.The movie follows an ensemble cast in a snowy seaside town on the night of Christmas. Along with Cox as Santa,That Christmas’scastincludes Bill Nighy, Fiona Shaw, and Jodie Whittaker.That Christmashasn’t been out for very long, but so far, the film has earned mixed reviews. While some praised the film for its heartwarming themes and talented voice cast, others were not too impressed with the film and found it to be too predictable, and thus, boring.
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The Irony Of Logan (& Cox) As Santa
It is funny that Cox is now playing Santa Claus in 2024, because inSuccessionseason 4, his character Logan was actually compared to the mythical Christmas figure. During the season,cousin Greg pointed out that Logan looked like “if Santa was a hitman.“Presumably, this description came from the fact that Logan sported a white beard, yet had the ferocious look of a killer. Although this moment was nothing more than a silly line in 2023, it now has a much more ironic meaning because of Cox’s latest venture inThat Christmas.
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The 2024 animated holiday film That Christmas follows the stories of many different children in a small British seaside town during Christmastime.
In fact,Cox’s transition from fiery CEO to Santa is uniqueeven without theSuccessionSanta reference. Logan could not have been farther from Santa, regardless of how he looked. Up untilLogan’s death inSuccessionseason 4, the character was bitter, manipulative, and downright cruel. This is a major departure from Cox’sThat Christmascharacter. To some, it may seem strange to even see Cox in such a magical and sweet role, but it simply proves his ability to be a dynamic actor.
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What Will Cox Do Next?
In some ways, it is a relief that Cox has taken on a more fun-loving role. After playing Logan for so many years,it is nice to see Cox in a kinder and less intense role.Cox himself may even enjoy the fact that playing Santa is far less harrowing than playing Logan Roy. Perhaps such a vast departure is exactly what he needed to put his time onSuccessionto rest.
Fortunately, Cox will continue to take on new characters in the near future. FollowingThat Christmas,Cox is set to star in upcoming projects such asTheLord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim, The Electric State, The Parenting,andRiff Raff.Many of these are voice acting roles, which meansThat Christmasis potentially starting a new trend for Cox. Yet, either way, it will be a delight to see Cox return to the screen after hisSuccessionsuccess.
Succession
Cast
Succession is a Black Comedy and Satire television show created by Jesse Armstrong. It stars Hiam Abbass, Nicholas Braun, Brian Cox, and Kieran Culkin and follows the story of an aging conglomerate owner as he deals with his declining health and the sudden realization that one of his children will soon inherit his position and run his company.
