Johnny Knoxville remains fond of former Jackass co-actor Bam Margera, even though they have clashed publicly.
Notably, Margera sued Knoxville for wrongful termination last year (but eventually dropped the complaint).
Although the 51-year-old star hasn’t communicated with the former professional skateboarder, he said in an interview with Variety that he loves Margera. Additionally, he hopes for the healing of his co-star as he is still being treated for substance abuse.
“I haven’t spoken to Bam in about a year and a half, give or take six months,” he stated.
“[Jackass director] Jeff Tremaine, Steve-O, and I had a face-to-face meeting with Bam and his wife, trying to figure out how to get him help. Then we had a Zoom as a group not long after that. And that was the last time I talked to him.”
He added: “It boils down to – I love Bam.
“I know that a lot has happened. And I just want him to get well for himself and his family. I love the guy, and I want him to get well and stay well.”
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Against Knoxville and Production
Previously, in August 2021, Margera filed a lawsuit against Knoxville, filmmaker Spike Jonze, MTV, Paramount Pictures and others for wrongfully dismissing him from Jackass Forever.
He alleged that the production looked to “steal the popular and lucrative movie franchise and not compensate him.”
Additionally, the lawsuit alleged that Margera signed a contract with Paramount as part of a “Wellness Agreement.” It should be noted that he has been open about his struggles with addiction.
Margera then claimed that Knoxville and Jonze forced him to sign the deal. He accused both his co-actor and his director of approaching him during his time in a rehab facility in 2019.
The agreement stipulates that Margera must undergo a daily drug test. The lawsuit alleged that her wrongful dismissal was rooted in a test that found the Adderall prescription. And that “defendants knew full well that Margera took Adderall to treat his attention deficit disorder.”
At the time of filing, Margera told EW that his intent to sue “isn’t just about compensation. It’s about treating people with mental health and addiction issues in an honest manner. And not taking advantage of their disabilities to rip them off.”
Margera Dropped the Case
But eventually, Margera had a private settlement with all parties involved and dropped the lawsuit in April.
Alongside Margera, the franchise featured Knoxville, Steve-O, and other personalities in 2000’s Jackass reality show.
The 43-year-old appeared in the movies: Jackass: The Movie, Jackass Number Two, Jackass 2.5, Jackass 3D, and Jackass 3.5. He has also spearheaded the franchise’s spin-off Viva La Bam and Bam’s Unholy Union.
Knoxville delivered a safe answer when asked about Margera’s possible return to the Jackass world.
“I think that would be a discussion,” he said.
“I only want him to get better. That’s the first step. He has to take that step and maintain that step. Because everything else is just gravy. Jackass is not important when you’re talking about someone’s life.”
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