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Simon Pegg, known for his roles in “Spaced,” “Shaun of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz,” “Paul,” and “The World’s End,” has always embraced his geeky side. In fact, he even wrote an autobiography titled “Nerd Do Well.” However, as he has matured and achieved Hollywood success, he is ready to move beyond that phase of his life without completely abandoning the things he loves. In an interview with The Guardian, Pegg criticizes the nostalgia culture in the entertainment industry, stating that it is hindering progress and preventing people from growing up.
“This culture of infantilized adulthood, all these grown-ass men arguing about f*cking superheroes online, and meanwhile the world is falling apart in so many different ways. And that’s why we will all go to hell. Because no one will grow the f*ck up any more.
Everybody’s so plugged into being a child, you know? I’ve aged out of a lot of what people assume I’m about. I don’t feel like I’m that geeky guy any more, particularly. I don’t have the same interests I had when I was 35 or 40 even. I’d much rather watch “Succession” than some sci-fi.”
Pegg’s critique of nostalgia and fan service resonates as several recent high-profile blockbusters have flopped. While his words may sting, he remains unbothered by the backlash.
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Khushi Patel is a science fiction author who lives in Austin, Texas. She has published three novels, and her work has been praised for its originality and imagination. Khushi is a graduate of Rice University, and she has worked as a software engineer. She is a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America, and her books have been nominated for several awards.
