Over the past few years actors in Hollywood have made a habit out of lecturing their fans on socio-political issues. They've also seen their rhetoric do damage to revenue at the box office.
But one actor isn't stupid enough to let his opinions affect the public's perception of his product: Anthony Hopkins.
A Hollywood actor who doesn't lecture us about gun control and removing old statues? How refreshing!
In a conversation with fellow actor Brad Pitt for Interview magazine, Anthony Hopkins explained why he seldom -- actually: never -- talks about what he calls "present situations in life." In short: "Actors are pretty stupid."
"I’m not a great fan of going to movies anymore," Hopkins told Pitt. "Except, for example, I went to see Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood. I’m not great at going to see the green screen films. I’ve been in a few of them and they’re fun, but they don’t grab me. I’m a bit too old for that."
"People ask me questions about present situations in life, and I say, ‘I don’t know, I’m just an actor,'" Hopkins told Pitt. " I don’t have any opinions. Actors are pretty stupid. My opinion is not worth anything. There’s no controversy for me, so don’t engage me in it, because I’m not going to participate."
Hopkins was promoting his new Netflix movie - The Two Popes, in which he plays the part of Pope Benedict XVI.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 18: Abigail Hopkins attends "The Two Popes" premiere during AFI FEST 2019 presented by Audi at TCL Chinese Theatre on November 18, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)