The writer-director defended the actor in an open letter Jessica Chastain shared for him on social media Friday.
“I don’t like saying no to Jeremy,” reads a quote used in the profile.
He’s a lovely person.
Aaron Sorkin; Jeremy Strong on ‘Succession’.Rich Fury/Getty; Macall B. Polay/HBO
Very inspiring & passionate about his work.
The profile that came out on him was incredibly one sided.
Don’t believe everything you read folks.
Snark sells but maybe it’s time we move beyond it."
Representatives for Strong and Chastain did not immediately respond to EW’s requests for comment.
A representative for Sorkin declined to give further comment.
The profile extensively describes the intensity of Strong’s acting methods and their effect on his coworkers.
I can tell you that it doesn’t help me."
I just worry about what he does to himself.
I worry about the crises he puts himself through for prepare."
The season finale ofSuccessionairs Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.
