Witnessing Bam Margera's Recent Remarks About Jackass Leaves Me Deeply Disappointed, Having Grown Up Being a Fan
In a shocking turn of events, skateboarding legend Bam Margera was dismissed from the film Jackass Forever in 2022. This decision came as a result of Margera's battles with drug and alcohol issues, which affected his behaviour and led the studio to impose conditions such as treatment and sobriety that he found challenging to meet [1].
Margera's dismissal was confirmed after he posted videos admitting to breaking his sobriety [1]. In subsequent interviews, he expressed his disdain towards the Jackass creators, alleging that Paramount forced him into treatment and medication, actions that further strained his relationship with the franchise [1].
In light of these events, Margera has made it clear that the damage from his firing and the subsequent conflicts is irreparable. He stated that he could not be offered enough money to return to the Jackass franchise, feeling excluded from the group and bitter about having to go to court over the issue [2]. Despite the addition of new members, Margera indicated that he was effectively done with the franchise [2][3].
This decision led to a lawsuit against key creators such as Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine [3]. As of now, Margera appears resigned that his involvement with the Jackass franchise has come to an end [2][3].
Despite this, fans of Margera's antics and stunts can still enjoy classic episodes of Jackass, movies, and other past efforts of the skateboarder with a Paramount+ subscription. Additionally, Margera is featured in the remaster of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 [4].
In a candid interview with CinemaBlend, Margera mentioned Viva La Bam in his comments about his old friends, suggesting that he may still hold onto some fond memories of his time with the Jackass cast [5]. The statement "the damage has been done" was a significant blow to any potential return to the Jackass brand [6].
However, the writer still harbours hope for a reunion of Margera with the Jackass cast in the future [7]. Only time will tell if the skateboarding star will find his way back into the limelight.
References: [1] The Sun [2] Variety [3] Deadline [4] IGN [5] CinemaBlend [6] Rolling Stone [7] ComicBook
- Margera, in an interview with CinemaBlend, reflected on his past with the Jackass cast, hinting at lingering good memories despite his current estrangement.
- Despite the lawsuits and animosity that followed his dismissal, Margera can still be seen in the remastered versions of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4.3.Interviews post-firing revealed Margera's disdain towards the Jackass creators, alleging that Paramount forced him into treatment, a move that further strained his relationship with the franchise.
