Conversations at Home with Jeremy Strong of SUCCESSION 

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Hard to believe that Kendall Roy isn't a real person and only a character. Jeremy is an incredible, incredible actor.

He's so, so good in Succession. The scene where he breaks down hugging Shiv makes me well up every time i watch it. Few actors can portray 'haunted' quite like this guy...

There's something so magnetic about him. As Kendall and as himself.

people like jeremy are rare in the industry, I hope to see him in many more projects in the future

Jeremy Strong has that mysterious undeniable and singular magic about him that I can't quite put my finger on what it is exactly. I guess it's his sincerity and sensitivity. I love how he really doesn't censor himself but just unapologetically geeks out about his characters and the acting work at the risk of sounding too serious or pretentious. But it's all real, he doesn't try to put a super self-aware veneer of second-order observation on any of it, but neither does he name drop all the authors he quotes just to sound educated. He's just sincerely blurting out all this precious insight into what goes on in his brain when he acts and he's just genuinely passionate about it. It's so refreshing and I really appreciate the extent of the empathy he portrays his characters with. Also, he's sexy as hell, that's all.

This guy's language is respectful, you can see that he is a very good reader, and being married to a psychiatrist has an effect on him as well.

Jeremy is so intelligent and speaks so thoughtfully about the show. No wonder he plays Kendall so believably - I can really feel the emotions coming from him through the screen

it is so refreshing to listen to the actor speaking about what he's thinking about his role on such a deep level. usually it's like 'it was much fun and very interesting' but he analyses the whole thing on so many levels and i appreciate that so much. he's just incredible

His eyes carry humor and laughter out loud. He's such a good actor.

I listen to a lot of podcasts, and no interviewer is so respectful, allowing the interviewee to speak uninterrupted, as this interviewer did. It made this so enjoyable that Jeremy could complete his thoughts in full. Thank you.

There is something so comforting about is demeanor and voice, he really is an incredible actor, he was born to play Kendall Roy.

Jenelle: Thank you for asking good questions and letting him speak. Such an intelligent, thoughtful actor. This was mesmerising. More, please!

Interviewer:"So how was it doing a rap for Logan?" Jeremy: 13 minutes later... He's the best.

Love Jeremy Strong so much. He is a true dedicated character actor and a gentleman who portrayed such a complex characters. The epitome of excellence and class.

I first noticed Jeremy in The Big Short. Loved him in The Gentlemen and he is just brilliant in Succession. He has become my favourite actor.

Interesting that Jeremy relferred to Logan as "my Dad" and not Kendal's dad. True method actor.

Hes so smooth. I love his face and how carefully he speaks

The thoughtfulness is astounding from this man. No wonder he got the Emmy so deservedly. I can only wish for great things for him.

I love that he takes this show so seriously and has so much to say about the process, usually actors are just like 'yeah it's awesome'

I watched all three seasons in the past two months and cannot shake his performance. He is magnetic and just as much so here, talking about his craft. What a treasure.

How can he be so meta at the same time have perspective from the outside and so clearly too? His opinion on the story of it all is remarkable.

This interview is incredible. I love the way Jeremy talks about his craft. Thank you so much for giving him the space to talk freely and at length. An utter pleasure start to finish.

“Moral rot”. God I love this man’s mind and integrity.

His earnestness is so adorable & compelling...

i don't know what it is about this guy - but I find him just immeasurably watchable.

There’s a tenderness with him with a grungy eloquence… if that made any sense.

I love when actors genuinely love talking about their craft. so many of them don't want to intellectualise the process let alone actually talk about it

This interview is an incredible insight into Jeremy Strong, the actor, and Kendall Roy, the character. The fact that he calls Logan Roy as 'my' father during the interview, I thought, got him to bring out the Kendall Roy we know. It's astounding how much emotional loads he had to intake to become Kendall....I was so touched when he candidly admitted that taking the lead role made him feel afraid... I am so thankful that Jeremy took the role and took every bit into account... Dont think the show would have worked without his vulnerability and ernest approach to characterisation. Amazing work, thank you.

I love the fact that Jesse Armstrong is changing the world through his work.

I absolutely loved everything about that rap scene. Love you Jeremy and love Kendall's character.

He is beautiful and seems kind and sensitive

Immensely talented, eloquent, passionate, fascinating Jeremy!

Jeremy is such an incredible person, inside and outside. He is one of the most underrated actors of our time.

It's funny that a character like Kendall can feel so close and easy to connect to to some of us but listening to him it's clear why that is, it seems impossible for the result of his work to be anything but that. “There's nowhere to hide with Kendall”. Oh man, I'm going to miss him.

I am so looking forward to seeing your next performance. I’m going through the streaming services and doing searches for Jeremy Strong.

Great interview, Jenelle gave Jeremy all the time he needed to bless us with his thoughtful insights. I feel it's impossible not to be fascinated by him. Thanks Jeremy for being such an incredible person. Looking forward to your future works!

Yes, thank you so much for giving him the space to explain his feelings and acting thoughts without interrupting! Brilliant!!

L to the OG...

Jeremy is one of the best actors around. So talented.

Jeremy Strong is a very accomplished actor. He is able to present a whole host of emotions. Great work...

Massachusetts boy!! Such a great actor. Oh and rapper of course

This man’s work and thought process is incredible.

Fascinating conversation. I have seen other Succession actors discuss what sounded like “concern” regarding how Jeremy takes the character home. Meaning to say that he goes deep into the character portrayal. Listening to how he refers to the his character experiences as his own, he strikes me as that being a very emotionally character to portray. He is the type of actor I would really like to meet and converse with.

I love his thought-processes and how he explains things. The way he will go on different tangents just to find the perfect way to describe something to someone reminds me so much of how my brain works and how I talk lmao so it's really easy to follow. He's of course way more eloquent and interesting than I am lmao

Probably the greatest American actor right now. Scary good.

jeremy is such an interesting man. great actor and great person. thank you for this interview!

Great interview! Extremely impressed by Jeremy Strong both as an actor and human being he has so much depth and integrity. Succession is the first work of Jeromys that I’ve seen he’s such an amazing actor. I’m eager to seek out his other films to watch all his characters! 👏💗

So cool that he had so much to say about the rap part. Really surprised there was so much depth to it

He's just as complex as Ken is. Great casting.

phenomenal actor. So realistic and raw and spine chilling to see how Jeremy acts in scenes

What a delightful human.

i love listening to eloquent people interview

Fascinating person, incredible actor. Big fan of Kendall's arc so far, can't wait for more!

All the cast in this series are so on point. I can't imagine another actor playing the role they're in.

Wow his explanation of the rap is terrific....I can't think of the last time an actor was so articulate about his/her role

Kendall is like a comedic character who thinks he is in a drama - or perhaps the other way around. It's interesting how Succession can merge multiple genres into the same show without alienating the audience.

He's so thoughtful and sensitive. I hope he makes it out of all of this massive fame all right.

He's a great actor, they all are on Succesion....amazing

J Strong.......amazing actor......respect from India 👍👍👍!

Interesting insights into the character and how he plays Kendall Roy. Btw, people from the US often mispronounce ‘Glasgow’ to rhyme with cow. Always appreciate when someone gets it right, as here.

Such a great actor and human being. ❤️

this was suuuch a good interview! he's so smart, i just want to get into his brain.

he's so inspiring! As a SAG member, thanks to the Foundation for these interviews! I wanna work w/ Jeremy some day!

I feel sorry for Kendell. I have to watch interviews to remember he is not the character.

Great interview, Strong is one of the best actors working today.

Love Jeremy Strong! He's so talented 😍.

Being at a Danish coastline and the great beaches there and next to a birch forest, sounds about the optimal place to be during a pandemic, not least before we knew how it evolved.

team KENDALL

Your mannerisms are very spot on which is probably exactly why your character is stellar. You all exude mannerisms that can be felt.

Fait accompli, bon vivant. Vive la France et vive Jeremy Stong :)

seriously love kendall more than myself

So great ~ Thanks very much, Jenelle and Jeremy. Looking forward to season 3!

Love Ken. Great actor.

He is so hot I can’t

Wow looking great Jenelle, good for you!

incredibly thoughtful dude.

'The moral rot" Love his articulation.

I’m only part way thru this , but he stays in character 24/7…. Crazy good… I love him!

I love him very much

how well he expains his own charcter!!

The man, amazing performance.

this man is art

All these characters are themselves.

I could just hear him talk for hours

Jeremy, love from France ,❤️❤️❤️

I love him.

te amo jeremy

Very expressive :)

He is such a great actor that he is soo hot! Amazing actor, amazing talent

They should name the font after him absolutely - L to the OG Jeremy

Great interview; I have been seeing that this guy has been somewhat maligned for his process. Screw them. Whatever it takes to get to that end result - which, in this case, is excellent - is fine by me.

The rap was so good.

why is minute 25 the most replayed of this vid? I did it too, but i can't imagine my reason being everyone else's

Anyone found the vid Jeremy is explaining at 3:30 about the billionaire rapping with Nelly?

Brilliant actor

Jeremy Strong, i reckon you're probably gonna read this. Well done! It was wonderful to see you make this weird character real. Now, you can go back to being a real human being. As much as i love the art-and i really do-, that is important too... I wish you well at that... PS you're cool. Super cool. PPS love to your interns :=)

Kendall 🤩🤩🤩

This dude knows how to act, fooooor sure.

As Joey Diaz would say. Kid can throw some heat jack