Succession - How Jeremy Strong Perfected Kendall Roy

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This video essay analyzes Jeremy Strong's performance in Succession. With Season 4 of Succession wrapping up, it's time to look back at what made this performance as Kendall Roy so memorable.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Jeremy Strong Intro
2:20 Physicality of Kendall Roy
6:50 Underlying Emotions
10:10 Emotional Outpouring
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@harrytucks Рік тому

You could say, Jeremy Strong was interested in acting from a very young age.

@jm1657 Рік тому

Perfection 😘

@user-gj5cx9ik5m Рік тому

Ya but he never had the makings of a varsity athlete

@anita2686 Рік тому

Hahahahaha nailed it

@sunnydaze2359 11 місяців тому

You did just say that. 😁

@ipaded962 11 місяців тому

Enough

@robinouuuuuuuu Рік тому

his eyes tell everything, he also perfectly plays a 40 years old man being a 10 years old boy

@lukewilliam3601 Рік тому

Jeremy as Kendall is just one of the best performances on television. It's just so damn great, so compelling.

@sunnydaze2359 11 місяців тому

As good an actor as he is, I could never see him playing the part of Roman. No one could be Roman but Culkin.. he was born for that part.

@wrestlinginfodude2644 11 місяців тому

same as can be said for Jeremy strong for Kendall no one can portray Kendall magnificently as he does it

@losalfajoresok Рік тому

Jeremy is a beast as an actor, I love every second he appears on screen

@jm1657 Рік тому

💯

@robynsegg 11 місяців тому

He makes me want to go back into acting.

@rabi2115 Рік тому

jeremy strong understands kendall SOOO well it shocks me sometimes like that bathroom breakdown scene in the pilot being improvised is insane and it just shows how much he understands him from the very beginning

@Frederick0220 10 місяців тому

Damn, I forgot that scene. I’ve gotta rewatch that

@memicoot Рік тому

Whenever Kendall has the big glassy puppy dog eyes by heart just breaks. And his break downs - God they just move me SO much. Groundbreaking acting, from the entire cast really

@HeatherHolt 6 місяців тому

Same!

@memicoot Рік тому

Insane to think Jeremy Strong almost went unrecognized for the insane talent he is. Wow!

@wrestlinginfodude2644 10 місяців тому

And now he is a star and destined for greatness

@EmptyGlass99 Рік тому

He's so good that I don't think I appreciate how good he really is. I kind of forget that he's acting. Everyone in the show is superb but Strong stands out.

@davidbecquer3624 Рік тому

"I'm blown into a million pieces..." this is Kendall's best line in the show for me, as is that scene when he finally breaks.

@jona.scholt4362 Рік тому

My favorite is in season 2, at the end of the "Shooter" episode, when Shiv confronts him in Logan's office and he says, "Without dad, I don't know what I would be for". It's just so damn heartbreaking; Strong makes you feel every word of that sentence.

@conforzo Рік тому

For me its "I'm all apart"

@JamesVanDeWaal Рік тому

@Conforzo That and blown into a million pieces actually did break me.

@hamzasouida7826 Рік тому

it's fucking lonely, i'm all apart

@antonego9581 11 місяців тому

"Calling your daughter a coward until she cries, big man!" The one time Kendall 100% got the best of Logan in a confrontation

@TenApplesforTime Рік тому

The scene near the end of season 1 was so magical. After Kendall failed the vote of no confidence I was confused at why the season didn't end there, but once the waiter death arc was in motion I was stunned at how much depth Kendall had. I'm so grateful they chose Jeremy Strong, as they could have easily leaned into an actor who had more of a fratboy look to match Kendalls archetype, but probably wouldn't have had the same skillset to put his agony on full display like that.

@Tay-cg1pt 10 місяців тому

That’s what I thought as well. Most actors would play Kendall as a stereotypical trust fund baby narcissist with no layers, no nuance. But Jeremy created a whole human

@jimin-ssibangtansmind7230 9 днів тому

I think I read Jesse knew Jeremy's acting before succession, dont really know if they already worked together, but Brian, Natalie, Sarah, Matthew, Jeremy already had training in teather perfomances, I think Jesse knew he was capable to portray this character amazingly, thats why he decided to send him the script and let him choose whatever character he wanted

@brynnr7565 Рік тому

his physical acting is incredible. it’s the way he’s able to shrink himself down in his scenes with logan where he literally becomes a little boy, which is exactly how logan treats him. you can feel that as a viewer. dialogue is unnecessary to understand exactly what is happening in his mind.

@jessec1127 Рік тому

Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy is just perfect

@jessec1127 Рік тому

He has won an Emmy for a reason

@user-tl4tc9fi4q 11 місяців тому

It's incredible how he can portray all the sadness in Kendall's eyes.

@everwhatever Рік тому

I've read and listened to a few of Jeremy Strong's interviews since the New Yorker profile. It breaks my heart how it affected him and how he feels the need to preface everything he says with a disclaimer that he knows it's boring, or pretentious, or intense, or he quotes too many things. I've never been as captivated by a performance as I am by his Kendall, so clearly whatever he's doing works for him. I hope it lets off after Succession ends and he can just work on whatever he likes in peace.

@titasbhattacharyya Рік тому

Jeremy is truly one of a kind. His love and dedication towards his craft is undeniably attractive, it's incredible to watch.

@BacchusAurelius-yj4mb Рік тому

Jeremy is so fucking good, his acting on the phone in THAT episode brought me to tears 👏🏿👏🏿

@Bethune_Groundstaff Рік тому

With his range of emotional ability… he’s able to truly convey what’s he’s feeling to me the viewer. Cringe, Grief, Hubris, Triumph, Sadness. All these can be called on at any moment.

@VIK_1903 Рік тому

Your analysis on these characters have changed my perspective on the acting. Which was already great, but now I keep seeing the things you mentioned.

@VIK_1903 Рік тому

A long way to say: "thank you"

@Ottrond Рік тому

perspective. yes.

@UnoHoo1 Рік тому

Jeremy Strong gives an absolutely brilliant performance in every scene he is in. He nails one of the classic features of an adult who was abused and very hurt (betrayed) as a child. As you mentioned, his emotional outpourings are a classic symptom of this, as is the other side of that in which it is a balancing act between numbness (feeling nothing) and swinging into emotional “flooding” when pushed to a certain point. Great character study. Thank you!

@Danny-sd5vm Рік тому

I remember seeing Jeremy in The Big Short and there was something about his performance that was so great. He didn't have the biggest part, he didn't have the most lines, but Jeremy made every moment count when he got screen time

@chichipotter4487 Рік тому

I first saw him as Lee Oswald in Parkland. Unforgettable. I thought, he is one to watch. I have ever since

@antonego9581 11 місяців тому

Yep, his character in that film was magnetic and he stole every scene. And that's really saying something as the movie is full of S tier performances especially Steve Carrell. But I came away from the film wanting most to know more about Vinny

@jillwentworth6711 11 місяців тому

He was truly attention-getting in The Big Short, one of my favorite movies. He just reels you in with the depth of his performance.

@qjames0077 Рік тому

I have a feeling that Kendall is slowly becoming a version of his father, almost like Logan 2.0 He's dipping his toes into deception and manipulation more and more with each episode of season 4. If anything, he may become more dangerous. Imagine Logan Roy with a friendly smile and warm handshake, but is still Logan Roy behind closed doors.

@qjames0077 Рік тому

As a post script, I couldn't imagine anyone else pulling off such a dynamic role after watching Jeremy Strong BECOME Kendall Roy

@alexk6343 Рік тому

The one thing about Logan is that we saw him in his element as the boss of everyone. But in the few interactions he had with people outside of the court he can easily be seen with social graces (parents of the dead kid, when Kendall introduced him to the actress, his public persona in speeches etc.). Kendall is like his father a lot, but Logan grew up as a hard working man at the bottom so he couldn't always bulldoze his way probably through people and he really understood people. The kids are too up on the ladder to have these skills and truth be told, they don't need them.

@nolonger2885 Рік тому

He also called Roman and Shiv by their dad's nicknames for them "Romulus" and "Pinky" but honestly I see the waiter thing getting out and Kendall spiraling harder. Though he's never been as ruthless as Logan because he's emotional above all else and seeks constant validation. This season is full of surprises so we'll see I guess

@qjames0077 Рік тому

@@nolonger2885 yeah, the waiter situation will definitely come back to bite Ken

@Fidozo15 Рік тому

I wanted this analysis for a very long time. This guy treats me better than my mom

@alicewonder40 Рік тому

Even in such an amazing and skilled ensemble of actors, it is truly Jeremy's sincerity and commitment to the role that makes us root for him. Despite KNOWING & SEEING his vices and vulnerability, despite witnessing him mess up and self-sabotage in the most crucial moments of the story, despite seeing his emotions cloud his judgement several times - DESPITE all these, we root for Kendall! Even amongst his siblings who have their own vices but display more outward bravery than him, like Shiv's coldness or Roman's sarcasm, my heart still hopes this wounded man gets to win at the end and prove his father wrong! Season 4 has been such a rollercoaster with different alliances sprouting and changing in every episode as the power dynamic constantly shifts among the characters - I have no idea who, if any, is going to come out on top or perhaps they'll all self-destruct in their own ways and that will be the true tragic end for this story...

@sgtlamancha805 Рік тому

3 seasons in, when he said, ‘I’m all apart.’ That finally broke me. I cried like he did. Amazing performance

@tweetyburd8046 10 місяців тому

This has to be one of the most heart-breaking performances I've ever watched. Give this man an oscar! Kendall can be so cringe and so self centred - but the vulnerability in Jeremy's performance just makes you want to protect him! He still feels like a sad little boy.

@malayjoshi225 Рік тому

His performance in the latest episode 4x06 that Living+ speech scene the way writers deceived audience but the command Jeremy had while giving that speech or as Tom says "Promised Audience eternal life", reacting to the tweet with just the right amount nervousness and confidence you seriously need a vessel like Strong to deliver such major scenes

@Bethune_Groundstaff Рік тому

I really had a sense that the presentation could go either way at every moment just like his co-workers probably felt. I was engrossed you could feel the stakes of the presentation.

@Mandavee Рік тому

My favorite Kendall moment that solidified just HOW GOOD this show is- Ken is being puppeted by Logan and Ken keeps going up to the roof. Then the g u n goes off in the building. When Ken returns to the roof, there is now 10ft tall glass walls around the roof. I cant put it into concise words, but he didnt say a word during those shots and he just seemed like this sad wounded bird inside a glass cage

@idi419 Рік тому

My best scene of him was when he hugged shiv and broke down... it really got to me

@munchiekins Рік тому

I loved that scene especially how she reacted to comfort him it surprised me a bit

@AlexisQuednau 11 місяців тому

Yeah, the "it ain't gonna be me" scene really got to me, too. Beautiful, beautiful acting.

@brigida2350 Рік тому

That hesitant touch to his head at the birthday party is HEARTBREAKING

@patrickweller5254 Рік тому

He really is my favourite actor and character on the show. I'm the most invested in his arc.

@adoptednuyorka Рік тому

ive never known an actor make it look so real and authentic, the body language the mannerisms truly mesmerising, so sad its the last season but will go down as some of the best acting in any series ive seen

@NoraGermain Рік тому

Kendall was very strong & confident with the details of the Vaulter shuttering. Even just standing still and calm as someone spat in his face. Just shows you how strong of a constitution he can have when he’s not dealing with his dad or family… but also he was very shut down and numb then as a person, so maybe that was part of it too.

@tatyanaalexandra8299 Рік тому

Excellent analysis of Jeremy Strong’s work here. Jeremy Strong’s performance delivers the type of vulnerability and authenticity that elicits empathy in the viewer. You weep with him, you shrink during his cringe or bombastic moments and you yell words of warning at the screen when you see him fucking up. When you view his performance of Kendall, you see Kendall the person rather than Jeremy playing a character. This man is truly gifted and his gift to us is breathing life into Kendall Roy. What a twisted and perilous ride this has been!

@ray.b.75 Рік тому

This is his “role of a lifetime”, and it works. As he is a middle aged actor who has seen countless opportunities pass him by. He knew this was his last chance to make a name for himself, thus, a magnum opus of a performance came out of it.

@jimin-ssibangtansmind7230 9 днів тому

Not really. Did you know he went to Yale with a scholarship? He made actor like Daniel Day Lewis write a letter for him to go trough. Which means he really loves his craft, sure, maybe this was his most popular but even Chris Evans believed he was a monster class before succession.

@karisbish 9 місяців тому

The way he shakes hands! I could never put it into words but you explained it perfectly

@camilaguerra6185 Рік тому

His acting is a thing of beauty

@AlexisQuednau 11 місяців тому

Thanks for this video. Jeremy Strong blew me away in this. Even with relatively unremarkable details, like when Kendall cleans the glass he used at the waiter's parent's house; it was just an everyday thing to do, but through the whole show we never see these characters cleaning up after themselves, even just making a bed. And he did it such a way you could tell exactly how awful he felt. He's an unbelievable actor, right down to the smallest gesture.

@gustavosalinas8850 Рік тому

Succession is a show stacked with immense talent, and yet Jeremy Strong's performance still manages to stand out, he truly mastered his craft and we are very lucky to witness such dedication.

@irotinmyskin 10 місяців тому

One of the things I am most surprised about his performance is how throughout the show, he is able to both pull you in with charisma and likeability to then push you away when he is at his most vain, obnoxious and demeaning. He never felt predictable nor flat.

@t221000 Рік тому

The scene where he breaks down after the tv host mocks him is beauty.

@CarmenOneri Рік тому

Jeremy’s performance is brilliant! His nonverbals are so strong that it feels like he’s in front of you in real life and you can feel what he feels!!

@caitlinja Рік тому

the moment in this past episode, 4.6, when roman comes in to say he's not joining kendall and wearing the flight jacket before the presentation, kendall changes on the spot. his face falls, his posture drops, he even turns in a circle as though he is spiraling, knocked off balance. it's such a brief movement but it makes a huge impact

@TheKrazysexykool Рік тому

I first saw him on "Masters of Sex" as one of the Drs who had joined Masters and Johnson's study. He was riveting and I was naturally drawn to him. His ability to access his vulnerability has always drawn me to his work. He deserves his success. I hope to see him in many more projects.

@carmencollor1224 10 місяців тому

In a show full of great writing & great performances by seasoned actors, he stands out as a force of nature!

@mosesotieno7964 Рік тому

Makes me wonder how many great actors are overlooked out here and we might never witness their greatness

@lidiceriquelme1895 Рік тому

This analisys is amazing, thank you very much. Jeremy´s Strong acting is really remarkable, I believe this is one of the best characters created this decade and what Jeremy brings to this role is unbeliavable, I don´t think any other actor could perform this role the way that he has done it. It´s simply perfect

@Bethune_Groundstaff Рік тому

Jeremy’s dedication to his craft is laudable. I’m sure I’ll be studying him as long as his career is in view.

@angel213fl Рік тому

Jeremy’s talent never ceases to amaze me. He ALWAYS hits his performances out of the park. He brings Kendall Roy to life and makes us feel Kendall’s agony and pain. 🙏🏽🎭😇❌⭕️

@vertexedits1806 3 місяці тому

Jeremy gave the performance of a lifetime one of the best acting TV history

@user-tl4tc9fi4q 11 місяців тому

I love Jeremy Strong. He definitely is one of the most fantastic actor. Love how he has lovely attention to detail!

@leibhagwani Рік тому

That’s why he’s our number one boy!!! 🙌🏼 🙌🏼 🙌🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼

@KittySnicker Рік тому

I want to protect him so badly. He’s his own worst enemy.

@danielplastrik45 Рік тому

If you have the energy to do one more acting analysis on Succession, please do Kieran Culkin!

@user-vw5qr9jo6e Рік тому

For me it’s confusing that I even like Kendall. He’s not someone I’d normally find attractive and he’s such a morally dubious character, but I attribute his likability to the fact that Jeremy Strong is such a fantastic actor and adds so much emotional complexity and depth to Kendall that you can’t help but feel for him. Great video.

@neesonnaidoo4745 Рік тому

Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy is one of the best roles in the history of TV

@jasmine_candle Рік тому

Jeremy gave one of the best performances I've ever seen in my life it's actually unbelievable how good he is

@theorderofthebees7308 Рік тому

I heard Jeremy Strong share in an interview - that they had did a few takes of him confessing about the waiter while standing up but it didn’t seem right and then he instead found himself wanting to go to the floor and share. And that works and if you think it about it - it would make sense as a way for the character to ground himself.

@Argwyn Рік тому

I actually really appreciate the sponsor segment being at the end and not in the middle of the content. Makes it way more likely for me to give it a chance and not just skip through it.

@annamarieriley1478 Рік тому

Excellent job. All of your videos help me write more robust characters but this one nailed it for the draft I'm working on. I love Succession but without this nuanced critique, I would have overlooked some of the things that make Kendall such an intriguing character. Many thanks!

@quinntoohey406 Рік тому

I liked Jeremy Strong in The Big Short, he plays a great role in that movie too.

@thatveryvvitch_ 11 місяців тому

His zombie walk and depressed gaze bewitched me body and soul ❤

@Jbar300 Рік тому

i just wanted to thank this channel in general for helping me understand what makes Great acting so great. A frustrating thing Ive come across while on the internet is that people will say a performance is great, but not back it up with WHY its great. But with you you really help with making me notice all the little conscience decisions these actors are making. It really helps me to understand what makes good acting so good.

@EdSmed20 11 місяців тому

i never for a second thought jeremy was acting, kendall roy seems like a real person

@samb123078 Рік тому

This show just has all the best actors.

@libbyfransen7053 Рік тому

This SHOW !! I love Kendall.. you see his heart and his troubles. Strong is so strong in this role. ❤ thanks for your commitment on this character. He is alive and believable in a setting that is difficult to comprehend.

@hpyzig6362 11 місяців тому

Thanks for including that shot at minute 10:00 when Kendall looks on silently at his dad being brought down from the plane. He is shattered by emotion just trying to hold it together. But as he lets out his breath trying to not choke on his tears, he becomes that lost and damaged kid again.

@robynsegg 11 місяців тому

Kendall Roy always looks like he's seen 10,000 ghost at 1 time... and I'm here for it.

@thatveryvvitch_ 11 місяців тому

Lmao this is the perfect way to describe him 😂

@cmbeadle2228 Рік тому

I think Kendall's sad moments, as good as they are, obscure his even more compelling modes: his manic periods which combine pathos with wounded arrogance with childlike glee to reveal an intensely wounded man.

@headshotheadshot8526 10 місяців тому

Jeremy is absolutely perfect in this role. He literally was Kendall. This is not acting. He lived Kendall's life.

@anjiehamel 7 місяців тому

Strong’s non verbal approach in his shoulders is insane. You can see that Kendall always looks like he carries the weight of the world on his shoulders, and when it starts to crack under pressure

@alannamichellebova Рік тому

I’m loving these succession character analysis videos!

@superba6 Рік тому

He's incredible. Thank you for this insight into his art!

@gcc1995 Рік тому

These are so fantastic. Thank you for your incredible analyses of this excellent show.

@12toro Рік тому

Just found this channel so happy I have. Some great stuff.

@samanthalouise3513 Рік тому

Jeremy's performance is SO good, made me root for him since season 1. He was literally made for Kendall, love him so much

@alexman378 11 місяців тому

Strange to hear that he wanted Roman originally. Roman is basically a walking internet troll, a guy who really doesn’t have much power, but has a protective shield enabling him to say and do whatever he wants with little to no consequences. Culkin is perfect for that, and his whole demeanour screams “the youngest and most spoiled sibling” in a way Strong just wouldn’t convey, regardless of his acting skills. Kendall is supposed to be the perfect golden boy of the family on paper, but he’s a boy in a man’s world who tries his best to be worthy. Strong looks like a guy who would be in charge of a corporate environment, but his acting and mannerisms convey his inner softness and weakness. A very tragic character, and a very relatable one to be honest.

@petercoulier6939 Рік тому

Found your channel after I finished the Sopranos and saw the video you created on Tony Soprano (which is exceptional), always look out for your content now because your analysis is exactly the things I am thinking, but I don't have the intelligence of cinema to verbalise. Great video again man.

@lauramoyabeauty1710 Рік тому

Thank you for mentioning this, after watching these videos I got hungry for something like this for Tony soprano. I’m so glad to find he did one… on my way to watch right now. This is fascinating! His content helps me appreciate Succession on a deeper level for all the crazy displays of art and skills it has, these people are olympians.

@littlelordf_ckleroy Рік тому

Never stop making these please 😭

@juicypineapple6995 Рік тому

His acting is how strong? Jeremy Strong

@orangemarmalade77 Рік тому

Your videos are always great, but I've really been enjoying these Succession videos. Every time a new one pops up, I get excited knowing that I'm about to learn new little nuances about this amazing show.

@dripshameless5605 Рік тому

Dude thank you for these videos. I could watch your videos on Succession all day

@pwnstick4972 Рік тому

Kendall Roy is the greatest character portrayal ever put to film.

@anthonyparillo7832 6 місяців тому

Man another thing succession does so well that doesn’t get enough credit is sibling relationships, the complexity and the way it remains childish far into adulthood is so spot on

@howardron543 Рік тому

Love love love.... We all love succession and ur video essays

@rajaaseed1900 Рік тому

Especially knowing that when journalist came after him because of his method acting, and as a result, very strong actors and actresses came to his defense, make his story more beautiful at the same time

@carlosfreire8249 Рік тому

Truly remarkable breakdown. Hope this gets to Jeremy Strong somehow. I bet part of what makes him great is lost even on him.

@shivshaktawat4680 Рік тому

amazing video, keep up the good work !!

@YourDadYoda Рік тому

Jeremy is our number one boy

@rheaelise4540 11 місяців тому

Say what you want about method acting but Jeremy Strong has made it work for him. I'm in awe of this man's talent. He puts his heart and soul into his portrayal. He IS Kendall Roy. I dare so this is the magnum opus of his career. But I for sure would love to see him in other works going forward

@vancetar5726 9 місяців тому

love the content keep it up

@siphillis 5 місяців тому

It is the signature performance of arguably the best-acted show in television history.

@jakedowell7457 3 місяці тому

the parallels between the father-son dynamic of The Godfather and Succession are actually very interesting i hadn't thought about that before. i really think that Jeremy is the Daniel Day lewisof his generation with his approach and his absolute dedication, expertise, passion, and authenticity he shows in his roles.

@methos-ey9nf Рік тому

The running in Gucci shoes take after take strikes me as particularly silly. Like I get it - wearing comfortable sneakers would put you in a different headspace and *could* lead to a less authentic performance. OTOH the fact that filming requires multiple takes means Strong is possibly subjecting himself to a worse situation than the character.

@chichipotter4487 Рік тому

Just a very brilliant observation indeed and so elegantly presented Jeremy Strong's performance is spellbinding - in every scene. He is an actor of immense range. When he laughs, for rare example, I get the feeling that it is an out-take because he's completely authentic. Succession has revealed the astounding talent of many little known actors; Sara Snook, Harriet Walter and Matthew McFadyen. I live and breathe this brilliant series. Alas , I predict that Roman will be the ruination of Kendall by ruthlessly divulging the circumstances of the drowning of the young Englishman.

@ajluvzlondon4214 4 місяці тому

I think 39 was the same age James Gandolfini was during the first season of The Sopranos (after a long career of memorable supporting roles in the movies). Both phenomenal actors.

@darlae88 Рік тому

Jeremy Strong is such a 🐐 I will follow him anywhere! Can’t wait to see what the future brings!!

@winonaevergarden1981 Рік тому

Great work, boss man!

@AdAstra78 Рік тому

Jeremy Strong's portrayal of Kendall is pretty much at the level of Gandolfini's portrayal of Tony Soprano in my opinion. Brian Cox may think he's a moron but the results speak for themselves.