Popular stuntman and actor Johnny Knoxville has finally spoken out about his relationship with his “Jackass” co-star, Bam Margera.
The couple starred in the 2000s tv series directed by Jeff Tremaine. They continued to play the same characters in other sequels until “Jackass Forever,” in which Margera lost her job for violating the terms of her contract, which prohibited her from using narcotics.
Knoxville in a recent interview, shared that he hadn’t spoken to Margera in over a year after the fight. The actress shared that “she wants him to be better” despite their troubled history.
The stunt also denied rumors that the “Jackass” franchise was over and left the door open for Margera to make a comeback once her addiction was conquered.
Read on to learn more.
‘I Just Want Him To Get Well’
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In an interview with Diversity, Knoxville discusses his relationship with his former co-star on “Jackass.” The pair got into a very public spat after Magera sued Knoxville and Paramount over alleged wrongful termination of the film’s sequel, “Jackass Forever.”
According to Knoxville, he and Margera spoke to each other “about a year and a half ago, give or take six months.” The former skateboarder had fallen into a deep depression due to drug and alcohol addiction at the time, and he has continued to struggle with it ever since.
The 51-year-old revealed that despite the bad blood caused by his colleague’s dismissal, he and several other contestants have tried to find a way to help Margera. He went on to say that he still had “love” for his colleague and wished him the best of luck.
Knoxville admitted, “I love Bam. I know that a lot has happened. I just want him to heal for himself and his family. I love the man, and I want him to heal and stay healthy.”
Bam Margera Scene Cut From ‘Jackass Forever’
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Margera was fired from “Jackass Forever” in August 2020 for violating her contract due to substance use-related requirements. Although he still appears in a few scenes, the majority of his footage was removed from the film before its release this year.
The film received favorable reviews from many critics, with some saying it was the best in the series. In addition, it was a financial success, earning nearly $80 million globally against a $10 million budget.
Fans have since speculated if the film would have been better if Margera appeared in it due to the film’s popularity.
In response, Knoxville stated that while Margera’s return was a possibility, he would first have to free himself from the grip of his inner demons.
Knoxville said, per Diversity“I think that’s going to be a discussion. I just want him to get better. That’s the first step. He needs to take that step and keep that step because the rest is just gravy. “Jackass” doesn’t matter when you’re talking about someone’s life.”
Johnny Knoxville Talks About ‘Jackass’ Sequel
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Knoxville’s refusal to close the door on a Magera comeback hints at the high possibility that more sequels to the “Jackass” franchise will debut in the future. This contradicts previous notions that “Jackass Forever” will be the last.
In his interview, Knoxville clarified the conversation, saying that the cast had not talked about ending the franchise. However, he plans to withdraw from any future sequels due to medical advice.
The actor said, “If we continue, we will rely more on the younger actors, and the old guys will take a little step back but still be a part of it. I have to step back because my neurologist said I can’t have any more concussions. “
Johnny Knoxville On Franchise Success
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Reflecting on the franchise’s success, Knoxville shared that one of the reasons audiences love the film series is because “all the jokes are real.” He added, “The pain is real. The love between men is real. The fear on set is real. We have the truth on our side.
As for some of the bad reviews “Jackass Forever” received, the 51-year-old shared that many critics were unfamiliar with the franchise’s history and “hadn’t seen anything like it before” when the first installment debuted decades ago.
Meanwhile, Knoxville stars in the Hulu TV series “Reboot.” The series debuts on September 20, 2022, and portrays the actor as Clay Barber, a stand-up comedian with a checkered past. Other actors include Keegan-Michael Key, Judy Greer, Calum Worthy, and Krista Marie Yu.
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