Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Bam Margera Clarifies Jackass Movie Role
Bam Margera, a former star of the Jackass franchise, has said that the new Jackass movie will only use old footage of him.
He doesn't want to be part of the show anymore because he feels hurt and embarrassed after being fired from Jackass Forever.
Margera talked about how he spent a lot of money on therapy and doctors, only to be told he wasn't in the movie and wouldn't get $5 million.
He has PTSD from the experience but is happy to let them use old funny footage.
He's now focusing on his family and skateboarding.
Margera also had a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures, which he asked to be dismissed.
Bam Margera will appear in the upcoming Jackass movie only through archival footage.
Margera expressed hurt and anger towards co-creators Jeff Tremaine and Johnny Knoxville.
He recalled spending money on therapy and doctors, only to be told he wasn't in the movie.
Margera has PTSD from the experience and is focusing on his family and skateboarding.
He asked a judge to dismiss his wrongful termination suit against Paramount Pictures.
- Who
- Bam Margera, Jeff Tremaine, Johnny Knoxville
- What
- Bam Margera's clarification on his role in the upcoming Jackass movie
- When
- Upcoming film set to release this summer
- Where
- Interview with TMZ
- Why
- Margera's feelings toward co-creators and his decision to not participate further
- Bam Margera
- Skater and former Jackass star
- Jackass Movie
- Upcoming film featuring archival footage
- Jeff Tremaine
- Jackass co-creator
- Johnny Knoxville
- Jackass co-creator and star
- Jackass Forever
- 2022 film Margera was fired from
- PTSD
- Margera's reported condition post-firing
- Upcoming Film Release
- Summer 2024