The Roy family reunite! Succession’s Sarah Snook and on-screen husband Matthew Macfadyen cosy up alongside Brian Cox and Jeremy Strong for glittering season three premiere in New York
- The long-awaited show is due for general release on October 17 in the States and at 2am the following morning in the UK
- Season Two concluded in 2019 with Logan’s son Kendall, played by Jeremy Strong, outing his father for the dirty dealings within his company
- The third season has already received early rave reviews from critics, and begins with Logan in a perilous position as he scrambles to secure familial, political, and financial alliances
The cast of HBO’s hit drama Succession turned out in style for the glittering premiere of the show’s third season in New York City on Tuesday evening.
The actors reunited ahead of the hotly-anticipated new season, which will see the fallout after Logan’s son Kendall, (Brian Cox and Jeremy Strong) explosively outed his father for the dirty dealings within his company Waystar RoyCo.
The third season has already received early rave reviews from critics, and begins with Logan in a perilous position, scrambling to secure familial, political, and financial alliances, while tensions rise and the bitter corporate battle threatens to turn into a family civil war.
Yet there were no signs of drama when the show’s stars hit the red carpet alongside a slew of other celebrities to celebrate the upcoming season – which will air on October 17 in the States and the following morning in the UK.
The Roy family reunite! The cast of HBO’s hit drama Succession turned out for the glittering premiere of the show’s third season in New York City on Tuesday (L-R) Sarah Snook, Arian Moayed, Brian Cox, Jesse Armstrong, Kieran Culkin, J. Smith-Cameron and Alan Ruck
On screen hubby: Sarah Snook, who plays Siobhan Roy, was joined by her onscreen husband Matthew Macfadyen, who plays Tom Wambsgans, as they cosied up for snaps on the red carpet
Back together: Jeremy Strong (left) who plays Kendall Roy and Brian Cox who plays Roy Logan reunited for the glittering season three premiere in New York
Leading the red carpet arrivals at the American Museum of Natural History was 33-year-old actress Sarah Snook, who looked incredible as she modeled a strapless wiggle dress with a sweetheart neckline.
Snook, who plays the role of Siobhan Roy in the hit HBO series, elevated her understated look with a flaming red lip and matching manicure.
The Australian actress’ strawberry blonde tresses were parted down the middle and styled straight, while she accessorized with a pair of drop earrings and matching diamond choker necklace.
One to watch: Snook is seen as Shiv Roy alongside Matthew Macfadyen as Tom, Hiam Abbass as Marcia Roy, Alan Ruck as Connor Roy and J. Smith-Cameron as Gerri Kellman (seen left to right)
Stunning: Leading the red carpet arrivals at the American Museum of Natural History was 33-year-old actress Sarah, who looked incredible as she modeled a strapless wiggle dress with a sweetheart neckline
Pop of color: Snook, who plays the role of Siobhan Roy in the hit HBO series, elevated her understated look with a flaming red lip and matching manicure
Back-and-forth: The 46-year-old actor looked spiffy in a blue suit and matching dress shirt, while giggling with Sarah on the red carpet
Three’s company: The on-screen couple were later joined by Nicholas Braun, who plays Greg Hirsch – a relative of the Roy family that is introduced to the family in the first season
Cosy: Sarah looked delighted as she posed for pictures with Frank Rice while Nick and Matthew shared a warm embrace
After getting in her solo glamour shots, Sarah was later joined by her onscreen husband Matthew Macfadyen.
The 46-year-old actor, who plays Tom Wambsgans, looked dapper in a blue suit and matching dress shirt, while giggling with Sarah on the red carpet.
Brian Cox, who plays patriarch Logan Roy, attended the event on the arm of his wife Nicole, and looked suave in a paisley print velvet suit.
The 75-year-old actor and his 52-year-old spouse threw support behind his Succession character by rocking face masks with ‘#Team Logan Roy’ printed on them, as well as Roy’s go-to phrase, ‘f**k off’.
Speaking on the red carpet he said of season three: ‘It’s almost continuous from where we left off in season two. That means that the potential is enormous, but also at the same time that the road is precise.’
Patriarch: Brian Cox, who plays patriarch Logan Roy, looked handsome in a patterned velvet suit jacket and matching trousers, while arriving with his wife Nicole by his side
Elegant: Nicole looked elegant in a flowy green dress, glittery silver heels, and a pair of diamond chandelier earrings
Man with the plan: Cox is seen as Logan Roy, the patriarch of the Roy family
Chic: Cox later posed for a snapshot beside costar Annabelle Dexter-Jones, who plays Naomi Pierce, and donned an oversized burgundy suit and a black silk halter top
Chatting away: Brian enjoyed a chat with Fisher Stevens as they were snapped enjoying one another’s company
Terrific trio: The pair were then joined by Juliana Canfield who looked radiant in a black dress
On-screen brothers Kieran Culkin and Alan Ruck looked delighted to be as they shared some laughs in front of the Succession backdrop.
Culkin, who plays rebellious Roman Roy, donned a stylish black velvet suit and a crisp white dress shirt, while Ruck, who stars as disinterested heir Connor Roy, wore his salt and pepper hair in a neat coif and modeled a charcoal grey suit.
When asked about the show’s appeal, Ruck said: ‘It’s fun to watch billionaires self-destruct! They are sort of the authors of their own demise. So let them go, let them do it.’
Jeremy Strong (Kendall Roy) also walked the carpet and told reporters he felt lucky ‘to be part of something that is such a sort of cultural lightning rod and part of people’s lives and at the center of the culture in a meaningful way.’
Stylish: Jeremy Strong (left) who plays Kendall Roy looked great in a jumper and blazer, while Kieran Culkin, who plays Roman Roy, donned a stylish black velvet suit and a crisp white dress shirt
Big storyline: Jeremy is set for an explosive season three storyline after his character Kendall explosively outed Roy
Beaming: Series stars Kieran Culkin and Alan Ruck looked chummy as they shared some laughs in front of the Succession backdrop
Iconic: Kieran is seen in his role as Roman Roy while Alan is seen in character as Connor Roy
Contrast: Ruck, who plays Connor Roy, wore his salt and pepper hair in a neat coif and modeled a charcoal grey suit and a contrasting navy blue dress shirt
Injecting some glamour to the red carpet was Justine Lupe, who stars as Willa Ferreyra, a former escort and the girlfriend of Connor Roy.
Justine had all eyes on her as she arrived in a bright scarlet gown with a matching micro cardigan.
The 32-year-old actress’ blonde hair was styled into an effortless updo and she added height to her 5foot6inch frame in some black platform heels.
Orange you glad to see me: Injecting some glamour to the red carpet was Justine Lupe, who stars as Willa Ferreyra, a former escort and the girlfriend of Connor Roy
Unusual couple: Justine stars as Willa in the HBO series alongside on-screen boyfriend Alan Ruck
All together now: Juliana Canfield, Justine, Sarah , Harriet Walter and Natalie Gold cosied up together for snaps
Dazzling: J. Smith-Cameron, who plays Gerri Kellman, dazzled in a royal blue sequin dress with a plunging neckline and a pair of satin pumps in another shade of blue
She’s got the power: J. Smith-Cameron plays Gerri Kellman, one of the unsung heroes of the show
Leggy: Natalie Gold and Dagmara Dominczyk, who play Rava Roy and Karolina Novotney respectively, put on leggy displays in their knee-length dresses of choice
Keeping it in the family! Sarah, Arian, Brian, Jesse, Kieran , J. Smith and Alan looked in high spirits as they posed together
J. Smith-Cameron, who plays Gerri Kellman, dazzled in a royal blue sequin dress with a plunging neckline and a pair of satin pumps in another shade of blue.
Meanwhile, Natalie Gold and Dagmara Dominczyk, who play Rava Roy and Karolina Novotney respectively, put on leggy displays in their knee-length dresses of choice.
Gold stunned in a strapless red number with a modest slit up one leg, while Dominczyk modeled a black crochet bodycon dress with long sleeves.
It wasn’t just the show’s stars who attended the glittering event, as actress Mariska Hargitay was also in attendance and showed off her edgy side in a black motorcycle jacket layered over a blue slip dress.
Edgy: Mariska Hargitay showed off her edgy side in a black motorcycle jacket layered over a blue slip dress and later looked delighted as she reunited with pal Aidan Quinn
Sitting pretty: Aidan larked around posing for photographs with statues at the glittering event
Bonding time: Aidan, 62, brought along his 32-year-old daughter Ava Eileen, who he shares with wife Elizabeth Bracco, 63
Modern muse: Zoe Winters, rocking a brunette micro-fringe and sleek strands, looked effortlessly cool in a strapless wide-legged jumpsuit and black mules
Loved up: Oscar Issac, who has been busy promoting his film The Card Counter, looked handsome beside his screenwriter wife Elvira Lind
The Law And Order: SVU star’s brunette hair was softly curled and she strolled into the star-studded event in a pair of lace-up heeled boots.
While at the premiere, Mariska reunited with pal Aidan Quinn, who mixed casual and classy by pairing blue jeans with a blazer.
The 62-year-old actor brought along his 32-year-old daughter Ava Eileen, who he shares with wife Elizabeth Bracco, 63.
Velvet: Actresses Harriet Walter and Talia Balsam kept the velvet trend going in rivaling suit jackets with black lapels
Metallic moment: Joanna Coles looked marvelous in a metallic gold jacket styled with some skintight jeans and a plain white tee
Go-to: Cherry Jones donned her classic silhouette, consisting of a button-up top, black trousers, and a pair of leather boots
Beauty: I Am Not Okay With This actress Sophia Lillis showcased her beautiful makeup-free face on the red carpet, while donning a sparkly blue dress
Stunning: Dasha Nekrasova looked stunning in a black floor-length semi-sheer gown
Matching: Ben Stiller and Anne Hathaway’s husband Adam Schulman proved their preference for navy blue in near identical suit jackets
Terrific trio: Ben, Oscar Iaasc and Jeremy looked in great spirits as they posed for snaps together
Say cheese! Gayle King flashed a huge smile as she cut a stylish figure in white jumpsuit and a brown leather jacket
Cozy: Ned Benson and his date for the night Michelle Ouelle struck a cozy pose on the carpet, similar to that of Andrew Ross and his wife Pilar Queen
Succession has been widely lauded, its second season winning Golden Globes last year for best drama series and best actor in a drama series for Cox, as well as seven Emmys, including for Strong’s lead acting performance.
The drama is said to have been inspired by the Murdoch family, who are international media proprietors.
Last week, HBO unveiled a new teaser for the third season of Succession. The clip focuses on Kendall Roy as he leaves the explosive press conference from season two’s jaw-dropping finale.
Fresh from betraying his father, ailing media mogul Logan Roy ( Cox), Kendall marches out to face the music amid a barrage of reporters.
Providing some comic relief, Cousin Greg ( Braun) begins to shout ‘no comment!’ at the press gang, but he’s quickly told to shush by Waystar Royco head of PR Karolina (Dagmara Dominczyk).
Date night: James Cromwell was also in attendance with his stunning wife Anna Stuart, with the 81-year-old actor donning a pinstripe suit
Low-key looks: Fran Lebowitz sported her signature style, while Samantha Berry appealed to recent trends by rocking a lacy bustier top layered beneath a fitted black blazer
Hot couple: Don Lemon and his handsome partner Tim Malone beamed for the cameras. The famed journalist looked casual cool with a black sports jacket and bright white sneakers
The drama begins as Karolina briefs Kendall saying he has opened up the family business to lawsuits and investigations, and questions why they are using a company car to exit the press conference, given he no longer works there.
Coming soon: The highly anticipated third season of HBO’s Succession premieres Sunday, October 17
‘Are you with me, yes or no?’ he asks Karolina, saying he needs a ‘clean jar’ given his explosive statement.
‘Why did you do it like that Ken?’ she asks, before turning to Gregg to ask if he was in on it too.
‘This is a fork in your life Karolina,’ Kendall offers, adding: ‘This is your righteous vehicle.’
The previously shared teaser has already shown Logan placed in a perilous position after being ambushed by his rebellious son during the shock live news conference at the end of season two.
In that clip, viewers saw Kendall giving himself a much-needed pep talk in the mirror while as hell broke loose around him, following his tactical move against his father.
Logan then went into a fiery rage as the bitter corporate battle appears to be ready to rage on in season three.
Succession is created by Jesse Armstrong; executive produced by Jesse Armstrong, Adam McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Jane Tranter, Mark Mylod, Tony Roche, Scott Ferguson, Jon Brown and Will Ferrell.
Jesse Armstrong serves as showrunner.
The highly anticipated third season of HBO’s Succession premieres Sunday, October 17 in the States and will be will be released the morning after on NOW TV in the UK.
‘Bigger, badder and bloodthirstier than ever’: Succession’s third season wins rave reviews after lengthy wait for The Roys’ return… with critics promising the show ‘leaps to its own high bar’
Succession is finally set to return to screens, following a slew of pandemic-based delays – and according to early reviews, Season Three is well worth the wait.
In the wake of press previews of the show, which is set for release on October 18, four and five star accolades confirm the battle of the Roys, which left us on a chilling cliffhanger helmed by Kendall, will be as explosive as ever.
In the UK, The Times dished out five stars and insisted the comeback is ‘thrilling’ following last season’s ‘electrifying climax’, while in the US, Rolling Stone gave four stars and stated the show is ‘bigger, badder and bloodthirstier than ever’.
Terror: Succession is finally set to return to screens, following a slew of pandemic-based delays – and according to early reviews, Season Three is well worth the wait
Succession is one of the most greatly-anticipated television shows to return to screens amid the pandemic, after several delays – including stars Brian Cox (Logan Roy) and Alan Ruck (Logan’s eldest son Connor Roy) being stricken by covid.
Season Two concluded in 2019 on a cliffhanger, first tying up the mystery surrounding who would be the ‘blood sacrifice’ offered to the shareholders.
After being tipped to be the sacrifice, Logan’s son Kendall, played by Jeremy Strong, was then seen explosively outing his father for the dirty dealings within his company Waystar RoyCo and fans have been waiting to see the subsequent fallout.
Succession is BACK! In the wake of press previews of the show, which is set for release on October 18, four and five star accolades confirm the battle of the Roys, which left us on a chilling cliffhanger helmed by Kendall, will be as explosive as ever
In the nail-biting episode, Kendall steps out to speak at a press conference, in which he spills the details of the cruise scandal among other Waystar Royco secrets.
Writing for The Times, Carol Midgley penned: ‘I can assure you that Succession easily leaps to its own very high bar. Succession’s biggest weapon has always been its whip-cracking dialogue and the writer Jesse Armstrong has raised his game…
‘The show sets viewer expectations sky high and it meets them by trebling down on its strengths. Succession is back and it is thrilling.’
Drama: In the UK, The Times dished out five stars and insisted the comeback is ‘thrilling’ following last season’s ‘electrifying climax’, while in the US, Rolling Stone gave four stars and stated the show is ‘bigger, badder and bloodthirstier than ever’
The publication accompanied the dazzling review with a five star accolade.
Alan Steppinwall for Rolling Stone meanwhile dished out four stars. He wrote: ‘With Logan and Kendall going head to head in an all-out Roy family war, the show goes bigger, badder, and bloodthirstier than ever’.
Also returning for series three are cast members Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Peter Friedman, J. Smith Cameron, and James Cromwell.
Additional cast this season include Alexander Skarsgård, Sanaa Lathan, Linda Emond, Jihae, Adrien Brody and Hope Davis. S
Angry call: Matthew Macfadyen is back as the long-suffering and somewhat spineless Tom Wambsgans, as he is heard saying over the phone, ‘You better find an animal’s corpse to crawl into, and hide’
Succession is created by Jesse Armstrong; executive produced by Jesse Armstrong, Adam McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Jane Tranter, Mark Mylod, Tony Roche, Scott Ferguson, Jon Brown and Will Ferrell.
While some TV shows have referenced Covid-19 in storylines, creator Jesse wrote the latest season before lockdown, and has decided not to change the scripts to reflect the current climate.
In a profile for Vulture, Sarah Snook – who plays Shiv Roy – gave context regarding the decision, saying: ‘These are really wealthy people. And unfortunately, none of the world’s really wealthy people were going to be affected by the pandemic.’
However, the cast of the family drama certainly were affected by the pandemic. Actor Mark Blum, who played the cruise-division exec Bill Lockhart in the show, died of complications from Covid-19 in March last year.
The feature notes how the pandemic shifted the production to having Zoom table reads and Zoom production meetings.
Some shooting took place in Italy for the third season, and there were back-up locations in place if travelling wasn’t allowed – including the U.K., Massachusetts, and Northern California.
Here comes trouble: Kieran Culkin is back as bad boy Roman Roy ready to stir up the tension within the family
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