That Time Josh Brolin Admitted Fan Encounters At Comic-Con Can Totally Ruin His Day: ‘I’m Sorry To Bother You, But…’

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As a long-time movie enthusiast with a keen eye for Hollywood history, I can wholeheartedly sympathize with Josh Brolin‘s plight at comic conventions. With such an illustrious geek movie resume that includes the likes of Cable, Thanos, and Gurney Halleck, one would expect a steady stream of admiration and accolades. However, when faced with unanswerable questions from passionate fans, even the mighty Brolin can feel a tad overwhelmed.

Amongst the acting fraternity in Hollywood, Josh Brolin boasts an extensive portfolio in geek movies compared to most others. His repertoire includes notable comic book characters such as Cable and Thanos, in addition to films like Dune and Men In Black 3. However, despite his deep immersion in the culture, he still encounters challenges when attending conventions and facing questions that are difficult or impossible to answer.

This month, Brolin appeared as a guest on “The Graham Norton Show,” sharing the stage with Cher, Michael Fassbender, and Kiera Knightly. During the show, a conversation between Brolin and Fassbender (who played Magneto in the X-Men films) arose about attending comic conventions. Despite his menacing on-screen roles as Thanos and Gurney Halleck, Brolin becomes unsure when faced with questions from dedicated fans.

Have you ever attended a Comic-Con event before? It can be quite an experience. People there are passionate fans, which is wonderful. However, sometimes these enthusiasts might approach you with intriguing thoughts, such as: ‘Have you ever considered that, if given the ability to destroy half the universe, you might also have had the power to generate twice the resources?’ It’s quite intellectually stimulating, but it can be a bit overwhelming, so I usually reply, ‘Next!’

It’s important to note that Josh Brolin shouldn’t be blamed for the content he acts out. He merely brings the character to life on screen, while the actual writing is done by others. In this specific case, the criticism can’t be directed towards “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame” writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, as they were primarily adapting the Thanos storyline from the comics created by Jim Starlin in the early 1990s. However, it’s true that if Thanos’ actions in the comics were influenced by his love for Death, this aspect was carried over into the movies.

The tale brings back memories of the well-known remarks Ben Affleck made towards director Michael Bay on the set of the hit sci-fi movie Armageddon. At that time an actor who would later be recognized as an Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Affleck questioned whether it wouldn’t be simpler to train astronauts in drilling instead of teaching oil drillers to be astronauts. Bay responded to Affleck by telling him to “keep quiet.

At first glance, it seems Thanos’ choice to eliminate half the universe life instead of doubling resources might be indicative of his character and perspective on life. Since life tends to proliferate universally, both solutions are temporary remedies in the grand scheme of the cosmos. This suggests a unique outlook from the Mad Titan, considering he finds mass destruction preferable. This concept could provide intriguing material for an episode of What If…?, but unfortunately, that series is ending after Season 3; however, fresh adventures are being released daily on Disney+.

As a dedicated film enthusiast, here’s another insight I gleaned from the story: Encountering actors like Josh Brolin at conventions can be exhilarating, but resist the urge to pepper them with questions solely to boost your own intellect. Instead, express your admiration for their work and let them enjoy their day uninterrupted!

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2024-12-26 03:37