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Cox plays Gen. William Stryker in X-Men sequel, X2, says that his character is reminiscent of real-life figure Tom Ridge. "I'm the director of Homeland Security, really," Cox said in an interview. "Really, that's who I am."
Cox, a veteran character actor currently on view in 'The Ring', and perhaps best known for playing Hannibal Lecter in TV version known as 'Manhunter', added, "I am Tom Ridge, except with a little bit more humour. ... It's a great, great part, and Bryan [Singer] is a very gifted director. Bryan does it all on the spot. I mean, he's not a Spike Lee [with whom Cox worked on the upcoming drama 25th Hour]."
With regard to his character, Cox said, "Stryker was a real role. It was a real character, and probably the best character in the film, because it has an arc. He has a history. He has a secret, and there's so much going on with the part."
When asked to elaborate on the secret, Cox demurred. "I'm not going to tell you," he said. "It's a secret. I'm not going to tell you a secret. You know, there are a lot of secrets. So in that sense, it's a great role to play." X2 is set for release in the US on May 2, 2003.
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