'I feel I've upset a few people over the years': actor Brian Cox on overrated co-stars, charmless politicians and the joy of smoking weed

by Simon Hattenstone

He's famed for grumpy roles and outspoken views, but don't be fooled " the Succession star is a pussycat at heart. He talks about growing up in poverty, falling in love with his wife " and out of love with Labour As I leave the office, my editor wishes me luck. "Hope he's not too grumpy!" she says. A moment later, the deputy editor asks where I'm off to. To see Brian Cox, the actor, I say. "Oh!" she says, with a rat…