Sam Elliott apologizes for comments criticizing 'The Power of the Dog'
Actor Sam Elliott expressed his regret for voicing strong criticism for Jane Campion's western 'The Power of the Dog' on Sunday afternoon
extending apologies to Jane Campion, Benedict Cumberbatch and the gay community.
Elliott offered his comments during a promotional panel for his series "1883", a spin-off of "Yellowstone" for Paramount+, featured in TV event, reports a news agency.
"I wasn't very articulate about it. I didn't articulate it very well," Elliott said.
"I said some things that hurt people and I feel terrible about that... I (said) that I thought Jane Campion was a brilliant director.
I want to apologise to the cast of 'The Power of the Dog' -- brilliant actors all, in particular Benedict Cumberbatch... I can only say that I'm sorry and I am. I am."
Elliott went on to apologise for how his comments were received by the gay community.
"The gay community has been incredible to me my entire career. And I mean by entire career, from before I got started in this town. Friends on every level, in every job description
up until today, with my agent, my dear friend of a number of years. I'm sorry that I hurt any of those friends and someone I loved and anyone else by the words that I used," Elliott continued.