The actor admits making some mistakes, and pushes back on Dakota Johnson’s ‘Madame Web’ comments: “You’re telling me you signed up for a universe for cartoon characters and didn’t get enough pathos?”
The actor, who is 60, next appears in Sony’s latest Spider-Man Universe film Kraven the Hunter.
He gave a candid interview to GQ in which he addresses past reports of his behavior.
I’ve got a shit ton of regrets
“I’m in awe of people these days who say, ‘I have no regrets,’” Crowe said. “Really? Not one single thing you ever did. Right? You’re so fucking perfect. I’ve got a shit ton of regrets. An angry word, an overreaction, a missed opportunity for friendship — lots of things like that. But all of those things are in perspective, because I’ve done lots of really cool shit too.
My regrets are, in a way, badges of honor
Having the ability to have that introspection and go, ‘You know, the other day you were a fucking dick, mate. Do your best not to be a fucking dick like that again.’”
Amid giving acclaimed performances in films such as Gladiator, the Oscar-winning actor has history of allegations of unfriendly behavior and angry outbursts — though such reports have quieted in recent years.
Crowe was also asked about Johnson saying the recent box office disappointment Madame Web felt like it was “made by committee” and pushed back on the notion that actors should have high personal artistic expectations for making films in the genre.
“I don’t want to make any comments to what anybody else might have said or what their experience is, but … you’re bringing out the impish quality of my humor,” he said. “You’re telling me you signed up for a Marvel movie, and some fucking universe for cartoon characters … and you didn’t get enough pathos? Not quite sure how I can make this better for you. It’s a gigantic machine, and they make movies at a certain size.
I’ve experienced that on the DC side with Man of Steel, Zack Snyder, and I’ve experienced it on the Marvel side via Disney with Thor: Love and Thunder … These are jobs. You know: Here’s your role, play the role. If you’re expecting this to be some kind of life-changing event, I just think you’re here for the wrong reasons.”
