Sam Elliott apologises to LGBTQ+ community for his comments about The Power of the Dog
Sam Elliott has issued an apology for his comments regarding The Power of the Dog film. Back in March, Elliott made headlines when he slammed the Jane Campion directed film during an interview with podcaster Marc Maron. “You want to talk about the piece of shit,” he said when asked about the movie.
He went on to mock the characters’ costumes and seemingly compared them to Chippendale dancers. “That’s what all these fucking cowboys in that movie look like.
They’re all running around in chaps and no shirts,” Elliott said. Since his appearance on the show, the Road House star received immense backlash for his harsh comments.
During an appearance at Deadline’s Contenders TV event, the 77-year-old apologised to the cast and crew in his first statement since the interview. “I want to apologise to the cast of The Power of the Dog, brilliant actors all,” he explained. “And in particular Benedict Cumberbatch, I can only say that I’m sorry and I am.
