Brian Cox Turned Down 'Game of Thrones' Because It Didn't Pay Enough
In an excerpt from his upcoming memoir, Cox opens up about roles he didn’t play—including Robert Baratheon and Mad-Eye Moody—and speculates that ‘Succession’ might end sooner than you think.
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Succession's Brian Cox reveals he turned down Game of Thrones role because 'money was not great', calls Johnny Depp 'overrated
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Brian Cox Was The Original Choice For Robert Baratheon On Game Of Thrones
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Brian Cox Says Turned Down Role on Game of Thrones Because of Low Pay
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Brian Cox opens up on financial reason he rejected Game of Thrones role - Daily Record
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What Role Was Brian Cox Offered In Game of Thrones?
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Brian Cox Turned Down A Game Of Thrones Role And Massively Regrets It
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Succession' Star Brian Cox Regretted Turning Down 'Game of Thrones' Role: 'I Was Silly, It Was Silly
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