Dolly Busby - Showbusiness Reporter

The Succession star, 78, added he would like to direct Denzel Washington in the role so he can 'get it right'. Cox, a veteran of stage and screen, said during a talk at a London theatre: 'There's amazing shows and hits, but there's too much money stuff involved in American theatre where apparently, you're paying $1,000 a night to see Othello with Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, who I hear is not particularly wonderful.' The Emmy and BAFTA-winning actor said a friend was stunned by the cost and quality of the show: 'A friend of mine said they couldn't believe it, and they paid a f******… excuse me, that's wrong. That balance is wrong because it puts the theatre in a whole different place.' While the Scotsman had kind words for Washington, he was less forgiving of Gyllenhaal: 'No, it's not right. I mean, I've got nothing against Denzel Washington, good luck. And I think he should do it. I would like to direct him so you can get it right. Jake Gyllenhaal is another problem.'...read