Overview

• At the Edinburgh International Book Festival, Cox labeled Braveheart “bollocks,” “tosh-like” and “a f***ing lie” over its 14th-century portrayal.
• He singled out the film’s anachronistic use of kilts, noting that they did not exist in William Wallace’s era.
• Cox revealed he initially declined the role to work on Rob Roy before Mel Gibson persuaded him to play Argyle.
• Despite his critique, he commended Gibson as “wonderful to work with” and praised his handling of challenging cast members.
• His remarks came during 30th-anniversary tributes to the five-Oscar-winning epic and his performances in James Graham’s Edinburgh play as he readies his directorial debut, Glenrothan.