Successioncast reveals all about shooting Kendall's bonkers birthday party

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Sunday’s episode ofSuccession. A group of children performing Wu-Tang Clan covers. A performance of Billy Joel’s “Honesty” which culminates in a crucifixion. Jeremy Strong in ‘Succession’.Macall B. Polay/HBO Kendall Roy’s 40th birthday bash on Sunday’s episode ofSuccessionhad everything. Or, at least, that was the plan. “They said they wanted me for something particularly cinematic. ‘Succession’ stars Alan Ruck, Justine Lupe, and Sarah Snook.Macall B. Polay/HBO...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Candace Brown

Successionguest star Adrien Brody breaks down latest episode's big confrontation

The Oscar winner plays billionaire investor Josh Aaronson on show. That’s a scenarioAdrien Brodyno longer has to fantasize about. Speaking with EW, Brody revealed that he is indeed a longtime viewer of the hit HBO show. Adrien Brody in ‘Succession’ season 3, episode 4.Macall B. Polay/HBO Yes, very much so," said the star ofThe PianistandThe French Dispatch. “I’ve been a fan of the show from the early days. It’s very rare that you get asked to come onboard something that you love and appreciate....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Amy Burns

Successionpremiere recap: A family at war

Being stuck in a runaway SUV for so long leads Greg to make the inevitable OJ comparison. The Juice is loose!" He wants to know how they can maneuver their way out of trouble. Nicholas Braun and Jeremy Strong in ‘Succession’.David M. Russell/HBO Even amid the chaos triggered by the former No. 1 Roy Boy, each of Logan’s remaining children wrestle with each other for Daddy’s approval. And that’s the exact reason Kendall wants her to represent him as well....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Megan Smith

Successionrecap: 'Those f---ing kids of yours'

Kendall makes his pitch to his siblings but can’t get out of his own way in the process. (He eventually hires a friend of his grandfather’s played by longtime character actor Peter Riegert.) And Kendall knows that having the only female Roy on his side is a powerful PR move as well. Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, Alan Ruck, and Kieran Culkin on ‘Succession’.Macall B. Polay/HBO Connor chides her for being mean and goes to retrieve his younger brother....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Jonathan Bird

Successionrecap: A greeting card from hell

And his continued desire to humiliate his family triggers a blowback that strikes him at the very worst time. Especially when he responds to a document subpoena with an abrupt “F— off!” Kendall has already made a fool of himself by yelling “F— the patriarchy!” Jeremy Strong on HBO’s “Succession.".Macall B. Polay/HBO Shiv tries to turn the temperature down as well by reminding him that they have the same aim....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 199 words · Jennifer Payne

Successionrecap: Betting on a blood feud

Quoting Walt Whitman, Josh hails Logan with “Captain! I’m honored.” It’s a good pointone that Kendall doesn’t have a great answer for. Nicholas Braun and Matthew Macfadyen in ‘Succession’ season 3, episode 4.Macall B. Polay/HBO Josh asks Kendall point-blank if he wants his dad to go to jail, and Kendall demurs. Josh admits, “I don’t like betting on blood feuds. How does it end?” Adrien Brody in ‘Succession’ season 3, episode 4....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Kenneth Smith

Successionrecap: Stumbling into armageddon

Complete chaos ensues at Waystar’s annual shareholders meeting when Logan suffers another inconvenient medical crisis. As the Roy family gathers with top Waystar executives, the news does not look good. It doesn’t help that Logan has been avoiding his phone calls. Alan Ruck, Kieran Culkin, J. Smith-Cameron, and David Rasche on ‘Succession’ season 3.Macall B. Polay/HBO Like you guys." Whatever strange romantic notions he had about their relationship, he warns her, “You picked your prince....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 318 words · Tracy Johnson

Successionreview: The long-delayed third season doesn't disappoint

For one thing, it’s nearly impossible to navigate an environment where no one says what they mean. (Sample dialogue: “I’m kidding. I’m not kidding, am I? Kieran Culkin, David Rasche, Alan Ruck, J. Smith-Cameron, Matthew Macfadyen, Sarah Snook, and Brian Cox in ‘Succession.'.David M. Russell/HBO Or am I?") Competition triumphs over human connection every time. (“Is there a thing where we, like, talk to each other about stuff… Roman asked last season, only to be roundly mocked by Shiv and Kendall....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Deborah Brown

Successionseason finale recap: A deal with the devil

Jeremy Strong might be a complete weirdo in real life (don’t come after me, Jessica Chastain! ), but that confession scene was truly Emmy-worthy. Like some kind of dysfunctional Musketeers, they agree to go in all for one, one for all. Jeremy Strong on ‘Succession.'.Graeme Hunter/HBO Shiv contacts Tom (Matthew Macfadyen) to give him a rundown of the plan. Yeah, that’s right. Tom Wambsgans breaks bad. Matthew MacFadyen in ‘Succession.'.Graeme Hunter/HBO...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Javier Vasquez

Successionstar Alan Ruck talks Connor Roy's presidential ambitions: 'Be very afraid'

The actor previews season 3 of the HBO dramedy. Is it possibleSuccessionmight end with Connor actually occupying the Oval Office? “I just think, be afraid, be very afraid,” says Ruck. Alan Ruck.Credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage “But I don’t exactly know where we’re going to wind up. As far as what’s going to happen next season, we don’t have a clue. It’s like, what’s my best deal? Alan Ruck and Sarah Snook on ‘Succession’....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Diane Joseph

Successionstar Kieran Culkin talks Roman and Gerri's thing, teases the season 2 finale

Kieran Culkinfeels very comfortable onSuccession,especially in season 2. What I love doing is just going into a scene. I dont even really prepare anymore. HBO You just walk in a room and we just play.' But season 2 hasnt been all bad news for Roman. He also struck upa weird and twisted not-romance with Gerri (J. Smith-Cameron), Waystars general counsel. Peter Kramer/HBO Actually, my first scene that I shot for season 1 was with her....

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words · Andrew Chapman

Successionstar Sarah Snook teases a 'juicy' season 3

“We went to places likeLa Foceand these beautiful Tuscan villas. Alliances are being laid. What are the consequences of that? Sarah Snook.Arturo Holmes/WireImage “Maybe an outside person? Not the siblings,” she says, with a laugh. “I think the siblings would probably drive it into the ground.” Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin on season 3 of ‘Succession’.Macall B. Polay/HBO Snook hints that season 3 will see more flirtatious shenanigans between the louche Roman Roy andJ....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 159 words · Scott Franco

Successionstar Sarah Snook teases big changes for Shiv in season 2

I suppose you could say theres quite a direction change for Shiv, says the actress. The way Jesse and the writers structured the first season, they laid a really good foundation. I think in terms of the quality of what season 2 has to offer, its really paying off. It really takes a turn in some ways. How is that working out for the couple in season 2?Thats an interesting one....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Lawrence Burgess