"Succession" star Jeremy Strong

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The actor who won an Emmy for his portrayal of the scion of a media empire family in "Succession" says his own upbringing contained none of the resentments that play out in the HBO series (now completing its fourth and final season). Jeremy Strong talks with "Sunday Morning" contributor Ben Mankiewicz about finding himself on the stage, and of - finally - letting go of Kendall Roy.
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@HollyLou223 Жыл бұрын

Breaks my heart how mocked and bullied he so often is by the press, for daring to be an ambitious working class person. I thought people wanted eccentric celebrities? Apparently not. He’s a hero to me, I appreciate his obvious passion for what he does

@racourdav Жыл бұрын

How is this the fault of the press? The press wouldn’t have a story were it not for his coworkers griping about it in interviews. I’m not a huge fan of the press but people need to stop blaming them for everything! BTW, I am a huge fan of Jeremy and I felt his pain when he said the stories hurt him.

@sanjulienne Жыл бұрын

Strong is about the work and in the day and age of celebrity, Instagram and playing to the audience that kind of laser focus feels odd and contrived to so many. It's like the person that buys something SHOWY to wear in an order to illicit compliments vs the person that just wants to look nice. They just don't get it and they likely never will. Understatement is dead.

@sisiwasabi81 Жыл бұрын

@@racourdav I read the article and I don't remember seeing him in a negative light afterwards. I don't understand all the commotion about it.

@racourdav Жыл бұрын

@@sisiwasabi81 There were loud grumbling from Brian Cox mainly, saying that Jeremy basically gets on his nerves and others tolerate it but they love him, something along those lines. Of course the press picked it up because Cox is very vocal about it lol. I felt bad seeing Jeremy say how much it hurt him, I can really feel his hurt .

@MatauReviews Жыл бұрын

@@racourdav the New Yorker article is smarmy and genuinely condescending toward him and his process

@MoleyRusselsWart_ Жыл бұрын

Will never understand why he gets so much criticism for his process. What he does is beautiful

@elanacar Жыл бұрын

I mean criticize a holes like Jared Leto. Not this man.

@thomasmccarty1746 Жыл бұрын

People think his process makes him pretentious, but if you hear him talk, he’s incredibly humble

@MoleyRusselsWart_ Жыл бұрын

@@thomasmccarty1746 How bizarre. Committing yourself to a role shows how much you believe in the work. It’s not just another pay check.

@Bellaa4578 Жыл бұрын

He does? It’s admirable. He also seems to enjoy his work so much. That’s awesome

@af02271 Жыл бұрын

People hate because it makes him very difficult to work with for the rest of the cast with the way he refuses to practice lines with them, isolating himself from them outside of filming, etc. Brian Cox called it incredibly annoying

@carrisagrace1 Жыл бұрын

As a struggling actor- you have no idea how elated it makes me to see someone in the industry that isn’t a nepo baby

@kd8752 Жыл бұрын

They just invented a term for a persistent practice in Hollywood, a perennially incestuous industry-Douglas Fairbanks, Jr, Candace Bergen, Jamie Leigh Curtis, Marlo Thomas, Mia Farrow, Natasha Richardson, Laura Dern, Rashida Jones, Maya Rudolph, Tracee Ellis Ross, Melanie Griffith, Sam Robards, Kate Burton, Isabella Rossellini,Tatum O’Neal, Angelica Huston, Kiefer Sutherland, Emilio Estevez, Charlie Sheen, Liv Tyler, Drew Barrymore, etc. No one listed is below 40 years old. Don’t let social media paint a false narrative. Hollywood has always been welcoming to the offspring of famous actors. Every generation of actors has had to compete with them.

@racourdav Жыл бұрын

@@kd8752 Exactly, and I don’t find it awful or crazy that the children of actors want to do what they see their parents do for a living. As long as they’re good at what they do of course

@winstonplatt7354 Жыл бұрын

Most successful actors aren't nepo babies.

@Banininator Жыл бұрын

way to deviate your failure into others.

@ojanymolina4222 Жыл бұрын

Theee tree we literally so many actors in Hollywood that aren’t nepo babies. Enough with the defeatist attitude

@CarianneRHixson Жыл бұрын

He’s got such sincere eyes. There’s something so gentle and endearing about him- not pretentious at all.

@m_a_k_e_n_n_a Жыл бұрын

people are afraid of full-throated sincerity and vulnerability because it's much easier to hide behind a veneer of ironic detachment or unseriousness. jeremy strong's dedication to his work is breathtakingly human and commendable

@anxiousiguana Жыл бұрын

Such a committed and deeply talented artist, being vulnerable yet mature in his response about that trashy New Yorker profile - wish him all the best in his future work. Succession is easily one of the best TV shows of all time.

@slayerduval1 Жыл бұрын

Easily. I can't imagine a show coming along that tops Succession for a long, long time.

@Bat_Boy Жыл бұрын

Actors and musicians are traditionally horrible at expressing their connection to their art, because they are communicating via that craft. One thing I know…I absolutely CAN NOT do what they do. It’s a talent far beyond me. So a lot of respect to those who can do it.

@nickfedele Жыл бұрын

What a terrific actor, seems like a humble dude as well. Wishing him nothing but the best post-Succession

@cockroachv Жыл бұрын

Strong acts so well in Succession that Kendall Roy feels like a real person. So yea if he method acts or not who cares. All that matters is the results.

@dawndix1864 Жыл бұрын

totally agree! He DOES feel like a real person, which is why i can relate

@JazidContreras Жыл бұрын

The Emmy campaign is on ❤ I love Jeremy. He's so talented.

@luiz-xc6th Жыл бұрын

Jeremy work is great, but he already got an Emmy so HBO will probably go for Kieran Culkin as lead role this season

@likeanantelope1842 Жыл бұрын

Watch out for bill hader

@wrestlinginfodude2644 Жыл бұрын

@@likeanantelope1842 he is in comedy category

@jessec1127 Жыл бұрын

@@luiz-xc6th it's not about who hasn't got the emmy and who has. jeremy strong's acting is still more sublime, fascinating and accurate so far in this season in my opinion

@souleater0815 Жыл бұрын

Why no Golden Globes?

@rigsby1454 Жыл бұрын

Haha that bit with the house is THE most Kendall moment

@conforzo Жыл бұрын

Jeremy seems like someone who is completely emptionally genuine, never shys away from expressing how he feels

@dawndix1864 Жыл бұрын

'He made me hate him, then he died.' I've always felt a connection to Kendall...the constant striving to please an unpleaseable parent

@lynnhubbard844 Жыл бұрын

Logan did it on purpose to make him tough

@kiiodmf Жыл бұрын

I think those of us who empathize with Kendall have that in common.

@lettuceleaf186 Жыл бұрын

@@lynnhubbard844 and instead he raised four people who have no idea how to function in any meaningful way

@dawndix1864 Жыл бұрын

@@lynnhubbard844 That's not a good way for a father to act, though

@dawndix1864 Жыл бұрын

@@lettuceleaf186 very true! dysfunction

@Echo__plex Жыл бұрын

Jeremy is absolutely incredible in Succession. Deserves all the praise.

@bethkoch11 Жыл бұрын

I'm late to the party with Succession. I recently started watching it, and I'm almost finished with Season 3. I think Jeremy Strong's performance stands out head & shoulders above the rest of this talented cast. He is really remarkable and when he's on screen, he owns whatever scene he's in.

@AmandaVieiraMamaesouCult Жыл бұрын

Man, see if you can enjoy the final episodes rollercoaster with us.

@jenvaher Жыл бұрын

I had no idea he won a scholarship to Yale! What a talent.

@lft3636 Жыл бұрын

i watched all 3 season of Succession while I was suffering from Covid and in isolation. I’m now on episode 7 season 4 of the show, and i’m planning to watch the final 3 episodes once the show ends. I’m definitely going to miss it 😪

@tenofivelips Жыл бұрын

Kendall is such an interesting character. Hang on to your hat for s4.

@ididgt4259 Жыл бұрын

Kieran Culkin is really really good too

@danielastefan7274 Жыл бұрын

Terrific actor. Loved him also in The Big Short. Hopefully he will land a big lead part in a movie someday and earn an Oscar. 🧡

@JeffreyGillespie Жыл бұрын

A pure artist. ❤

@franksaldana6570 Жыл бұрын

He’s a great actor. For a relatively minor role, he was great in Big Short and he’s been awesome in Succession. I’m a huge fan.

@dawndix1864 Жыл бұрын

ok wow --- the fact that he came from a loving home only serves to show what a tremendous actor he is!

@ProducerJoe Жыл бұрын

Kendall is one of my favorite characters on the show. I absolutely love it. Mad respect for Jeremy Strong as an actor. Cheers to him. Can't wait to see where his next adventure takes him.

@coolboy10439 Жыл бұрын

This feels right… dramaturgically

@dawndix1864 Жыл бұрын

He looks SO good with the shaved head!

@bohemiansnitch Жыл бұрын

he is such an amazing actor and I cannot wait to see what he does next!

@aquajuwel7098 Жыл бұрын

The cast of this series is pure perfection, so happy for his success, he definitely deserves it big time!

@MA_2099_ Жыл бұрын

He will win an Oscar one day

@ssilva872 Жыл бұрын

He's a phenomenal actor. I hope he gets that Tony soon and then after that he can focus on the Oscar!

@marycarroll-uf4jj Жыл бұрын

Such a great actor. He portrays his ruthless character as a lost, sad liile boy still seeking his father's approval. Strong performance.

@therealkendallroy Жыл бұрын

what an amazing guy. I'll never understand the bad rep he gets; he's not pretentious - he just loves his craft too much - he has strong feelings about it, and it shows in his perfomances.

@MuthoniMaina Жыл бұрын

Our number one boy

@callum7081 Жыл бұрын

It’s an absolute joy to see his layered and moving performance in succession

@missemmaWOODhouse783 Жыл бұрын

I love him. I respect him. LONG LIFE to our number one boy ❤️🥹🫡

@BHHartman Жыл бұрын

“There’s inherent value in just doing good work”

@luiz-xc6th Жыл бұрын

His work is so brilliant in this role that will problably not be enough recognized by people. Hopefully this role gives Jeremy a lot of great opportunities in movies and more people will be able to see such a talent in action.

@teresajennings1243 Жыл бұрын

Such a terrific actor. Yes give the man an Emmy, he surely deserves it. And I hope one day he will win an Oscar.

@angelapucino3655 Жыл бұрын

Ugh he’s the best. It’s amazing watching him. Absolutely one of the best EVER.

@lauraindira8421 Жыл бұрын

🙌 yes!!

@valeriekennedy2757 Жыл бұрын

Jeremy Strong is phenomenal. I am so much more impressed with him after this interview. His work and its excellence speaks for itself.

@anikafaruque2769 Жыл бұрын

He's the real deal

@robbicrawford1677 Жыл бұрын

There will always be critics, and in the age of social media anonymity, often harsh; do you with passion and never apologize for your method, your approach, success your way (as he responds that he wouldn’t change how he approached this role). We’re each given the gift of life to live your way, perfectly express yourself your way; it’s your story to write…bravo, Jeremy Strong, for a wonderful performance, it inspired me!

@anne8511 Жыл бұрын

Great job Jeremy Strong! We love what you’ve put into Succession. ❤

@Dan-ys8nk Жыл бұрын

Jeremy Strong is the real deal. Love Succession!

@brownriced Жыл бұрын

He's struggled the way actors used to, not like now where everyone went to an expensive private school or has some sort of connection to the industry. Probably only one of the few real actors out there.

@d2entertainment418 Жыл бұрын

It's been mentioned a few times here... he's so believable in the role. He literally brought his character to life.

@mercariel Жыл бұрын

Team Jeremy! He's literally the best thing about this show - infinitely watchable and masterful in his portrayal of Kendall. Haters can hate but they can't knock his brilliance.

@PaulTraces Жыл бұрын

That New Yorker piece by that journalist was the ultimate betrayal of trust that I’ve ever seen between a journalist and actor/artist, completely betrayed the sense of the openness that Jeremy allowed them just to make him look as Jeremy says ‘foolish’ which was so unfair. Yes, his approach might be unorthodox but it delivers outstanding results on Succession every week. Look forward to what he does next.

@debbiedoodiedandi Жыл бұрын

Bingo!! You nailed the reason that article angered me so much

@yomamma982 Жыл бұрын

Love love love his commitment to his craft. Manifesting an Oscar as we speak 🥂🙏🏼

@chrisperez3614 Жыл бұрын

My number one boy

@AA-qb7ni Жыл бұрын

He's honestly one of the best actors of our time. Doesn't matter if he's method, he's great.

@titasbhattacharyya Жыл бұрын

One of the most intelligent, brave, emotionally in-tune artists of our generation. I love this man.

@bbuuttercupp Жыл бұрын

He’s an amazing actor - really admire his dedication to the craft.

@CarolynKCastiglia Жыл бұрын

He's wonderful and he did not deserve that treatment. His acting is sublime. Killin' it, Jeremy!

@plee6223 Жыл бұрын

Jeremy’s process works for him. Everyone else should worry about their process and performance. Jeremy is clearly committed to his art and it is beautiful.

@halimaredjil7521 Жыл бұрын

amazing interview ! we can see that jeremy is passionate about his work, hope to see him win the emmy.

@soultest Жыл бұрын

He´s an artist. Values his craft. Hats off to that.

@oliveiradalbon Жыл бұрын

He's outstanding!!!

@Katerpilet Жыл бұрын

"I don't want to monumentalize it, but in a way, these are like the waters of childhood"

@ipat202 Жыл бұрын

The more you see him the more his grace becomes undeniable. Bring him his roses you cowards.

@marilynpiemontese9128 Жыл бұрын

Jeremy, after LOVING the entire 4th season of succession, I'm now binging the entire show. Halfway thru season 2 and I'm still convinced your acting is excellent. The subtleties that convey Kendall's struggle...just superb acting. I dont care what your method is, its great stuff! All the best!

@bmiller949 Жыл бұрын

I would give anything to be back stage during one of his shows.

@souleater0815 Жыл бұрын

My favorite part of this interview is seeing him talk in complete sentences!

@mrzipdisk Жыл бұрын

He was awesome as Ken. Loved that show. The unattainable approval of the proverbial father figure haunts us all.

@jbstrevel94 Жыл бұрын

Amazing actor. Love Jeremy Strong.

@godslaya4563 2 ай бұрын

I love him. Hes so gentle

@suprasannabaruah1881 Жыл бұрын

We love you Jeremy, Your sincerity and passion is beautiful.

@RamBo-we9ii Жыл бұрын

One of the finest actors in the world.

@hazirafel Жыл бұрын

i love that the most controversial things about Jeremy Strong is "does he work too intense?"

@NVRAMboi Жыл бұрын

He'll always be "Vinny" (The Big Short) to me. Loved that character and thought he delivered it very well. Very much enjoyed the movie.

@anirudhavayadande6197 Жыл бұрын

the number 1 boy fr

@palomadequevedo93 Жыл бұрын

Jeremy é um ator grandioso, espero vê-lo em breve. Kendall chegou em um nível absurdo, trabalho impecável. ❤

@lionelstarkweather982 Жыл бұрын

I hope his career and life is fruitful and fulfilling. Our number one boy

@RoyKoopaling Жыл бұрын

Jeremy Strong is a good guy. The bloggers, who are almost entirely all from extremely privileged backgrounds, just couldn't let a working class guy rise like Jeremy has despite how talented he is. So they had to try and hit him and take him down. But his talent will see him through.

@robsryan Жыл бұрын

"Relieved and Released." -- He's a straight up guy. He deserves all of the opportunity that's coming at him, as well as his break from this character, have a seat Sir and do whatever makes you happy. Why on Earth are the method(s) he chooses to work, with great results, controversial. It's none of our business.

@JKReAl Жыл бұрын

Whatta great actor, anyone laughing at his method doesn’t have an ounce of his talent

@IxDarkxNinjaxI Жыл бұрын

He made the show to me in many ways. Couldn’t imagine anyone else in that role

@deborahrichardson9927 Жыл бұрын

What a great interview

@Nighthawk-8050 Жыл бұрын

Jeremy your Awesome and a great actor F**K THE CRITICS !

@nadagabri5783 Жыл бұрын

Do the critics not like him ? I don’t read any of that just know I like this show LOTS and that rare

@mateusssssss567 Жыл бұрын

@@nadagabri5783 To put it in a nutshell, he has been mocked for putting an immense ammount of effort on Kendall's character, they portrayed him as a delusional average actor. Those people are vultures, if really happy he's getting a lot of praise.

@nadagabri5783 Жыл бұрын

@@mateusssssss567 Thanks for the reply, I didn’t know that yet I do agree with some of the sentiment. I saw him in an interview & they walked by his childhood house supposedly for the first time. He acted as if he could not speak, made it into this traumatic event (as if it wasn’t preplanned). I found it very cringe, almost laughable. Love love the show, he is good, as is everyone else, yet to me no super star. If any one a superstar in this series it’s 👉 Brian Cox. Yet an excellent top tier cast all around no doubt.

@mateusssssss567 Жыл бұрын

@@nadagabri5783 I think you're talking about the very video you've just commented under. But yeah, I've seen a couple of his interviews and he can come across as a little fake or pretencious. What I find unfair is for critics to pick on him and his methods when it comes to acting. He's proven to be an immensely talented actor. No one picks on Joaquin Phoenix or Daniel Day Lewis for their mega commitment on roles, but it seems like an actor seen as a little guy isn't allowed to do the same. I don't really agree on Brian Cox being a superstar though. Talented actor for sure, but he's approaching his retirement and hasn't landed a huge role in his entire career to this day.

@nadagabri5783 Жыл бұрын

@@mateusssssss567 it might be this vid you are prob correct, i think Logan is a pretty significant role, same with breaking bad and Brian Cranston. Both possibly roles of a life time. I don’t know BC career resume yet Im sure quite impressive. Obviously you love this guy Jeremy Ok. I get it. to each their own. I can see why others might find his personality pretentious and a bit cringe yet no question he is great in this show as are his co stars. As a side note I don’t fine Joaquin to be pretentious like this guy is and JP has done superior work so there’s that to.

@josephinerawley6683 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant actor love from Ireland 🇮🇪

@georgelien Жыл бұрын

A great actor >__< Who will bring many more characters to live in the years to come

@kasuallychic Жыл бұрын

I love this man!

@andreabellavia1718 Жыл бұрын

Had no idea there was that negative NYT article about him - glad it never hit my radar, wouldn't have read it anyways. His work speaks for him, Emmy was well deserved.

@debbiedoodiedandi Жыл бұрын

It basically mocked his whole process and how he gets so entrenched in his roles. It made me pretty angry to read it because you could tell he was being very open with the writer, and they basically mocked him.

@NubianEagle Жыл бұрын

Just give the man his Emmy.

@tenofivelips Жыл бұрын

Honestly, though. He's an amazing actor.

@jenvaher Жыл бұрын

Jeremy Strong is one of my favorite actors and I love him so much! I didn’t even know him until I started watching succession and while I first couldn’t stand him in the series, over time/espisodes I just fell in love with him. It is disheartening to hear that he was criticized and critiqued and that it upset him. Here is an actor who takes his role seriously and gets dejected for his craftsmanship. I think it is just jealousy, honestly. So there you go. I love that he said he wouldn’t change anything. He’s the best. He brought Kendall to life. And gave us 4 wonderful seasons of succession! Can’t wait to see him get better and better. His future is looking bright.

@gabrielaonate7692 Жыл бұрын

michael schulman you will be dealt with, comments from that article just limit us they are the reason we haven't been able to fully delve in our creativity and love for our work the way jeremy does for his. in a fear of being shamed for it. love jeremy hes so awesome hope he never changes and keeps bringing so much soul to other projects he'll work in the future.

@wabashcannonball Жыл бұрын

“You will be dealt with”? This is a threat; you might want to reconsider going on the record as threatening someone.

@gabrielaonate7692 Жыл бұрын

@@wabashcannonball its an internet slang phrase

@wabashcannonball Жыл бұрын

No, it’s a literal threat. It is the very definition of a threat, and can get you reported. That’s not a threat; it’s a promise, in response to your threat.

@yanalysenko1118 Жыл бұрын

@@wabashcannonball lol dude relax

@heathermetz3974 Жыл бұрын

He was fantastic in ‘The Big Short’.

@lamome07 Жыл бұрын

Magnificent artist and so eloquent & lovely in person!

@zzzzzzzzzzz6 Жыл бұрын

Let the man do his thing? Acting is LITERALLY HIS JOB. Why are people hating on an actor trying to do a good job ACTING.

@user-tl4tc9fi4q Жыл бұрын

He is a brilliant and amazing actor

@tehf00n Жыл бұрын

This guy was awesome in The Big Short.

@cindymcnary6439 Жыл бұрын

As much as I would love to see Succession carry on, for Jeremy Strong's sake, I am glad it is ending. Knowing how he prepared for his role, the burden of portraying Kendall Roy had to have had a trickle affect in his personal life. Jeremy is a remarkably gifted actor. I wish him well in all his future work. I cannot wait to see what he does next.

@catarinaf3261 Жыл бұрын

I love him so much.

@DianaTrent Жыл бұрын

Saw him in NEW JERUSALEM in 2008, starring as Spinoza and holding his own with Richard Easton, Fyvush Finkel, David Garrison, and other theater heavyweights. Made a strong impression then, and the Classic Stage Company probably pays a bit more than $50/week, but his point stands.

@katieb4314 Жыл бұрын

If it weren’t for his creative process succession wouldn’t be the masterpiece that it is. Everything has to align for the amazing performances.

@legalpotato1961 Жыл бұрын

i love him sm 🥺❤️

@nazaretnazaret2022 Жыл бұрын

Not him stopping right in front of his childhood house like 🧍🏻‍♂️🧍🏻‍♂️🧍🏻‍♂️

@user-mx5ee7hk6u Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Actor!!!

@natalierodriguez1293 Жыл бұрын

HE IS SO AWESOME

@meghan3713 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeremy!!! You made us love sometimes hate , cheer and cry for Kendall! We'll miss Kendall!

@nealaborgman2055 Жыл бұрын

After seeing Jeremy and reading interviews he was more than ready to be done with Kendall.....I am starting to think that Jessie Armstrong creator let that weight in his decision, seemed like Brian Cox and Jeremy were done in their heart of hearts and the creator thought as successful and beloved as our show is--if the two powerhouses were tapped out emotionally it wouldnt be smart decision to do another year..........Going forward HBO, Showtime, Paramount, all the heavy hitters should have these shows sign on for 5 years to get their commitment......just when the audience is all in, they bail...........can see all sides....