Elliott had said that the cowboys in the movie were like Chippendale dancers, and he was disturbed by Cumberbatch’s portrayal of a ranch hand who was gay but kept it a secret from everyone.
‘The Power of the Dog’ won an Oscar for best picture last month. Sam Elliott said he felt “terrible” about his “hurtful” remarks that many thought were homophobic. WTF: The actor who played a cowboy in “Road House” on Marc Maron’s show said he was shocked by Benedict Cumberbatch’s portrayal of a gay ranch hand.
During the podcast, the actor, who is 77 years old, said, “It’s a good thing that I’m still alive.” “As you can see, all these cowboys in the movie looked just like this. It looks like they are running around in chaps and no shirts. There are a lot of references to homosexuality in this f***ing movie.” : “WHERE IS THE WESTERN IN THIS WESTERN??? Elliott also didn’t like Jane Campion’s choice of where to film the movie. Then he said: “Then, why does she make this movie in New Zealand and call it Montana and say, “This is how it was?”
When Cumberbatch heard Elliott’s criticism after the podcast, he thought it was “very odd.” Campion, who went on to win Best Director at the 2022 Oscars, said “I’m sorry. He was being a little bit of a BITCH.” “On March 12, at the DGA Awards. He added, “I’m sorry to say it, but he isn’t really a cowboy, he’s an actor. In another interview, she also said Elliott’s comments “hit the trifecta of misogyny, xenophobia, and homophobia,” which is what she meant when she said that.
The veteran actor, who has starred in many Western-themed movies and TV shows, said he was sorry for what he said while promoting his new movie, 1883, at Deadline’s Contenders TV event on April 10. During the interview, the 77-year-old said he couldn’t be more specific about how he talked about how the movie made him feel.
It was the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022. Jane Campion, who directed ‘The Power of the Dog,’ posed in the press room.
It was the actor’s idea to say that “My words hurt people, and I’m so sorry. A lot of people in this town are gay, and they’ve been great to me for a long time, even before I moved here. Friends on every level, in every job, until now.” He didn’t stop there “All those friends were hurt by me, too. And someone that I liked, too. Because of the words that I used.”
The actor also noted that he had praised director Jane Campion during the podcast, “I also told this WTF podcaster that I thought Jane Campion was a brilliant director.” The ‘1883’ star was added “I also want to apologise to the actors in the movie “Power of the Dog.” They are all great actors, but Benedict Cumberbatch is my favourite. I can only say that I am sorry. And I am. I am.”