Brian Cox revealed that “Succession” fans often ask him to channel his character Logan Roy when they approach him in public, and he finds their very specific request “extraordinary.”
Cox received an Emmy nomination for lead actor in a drama series for his portrayal of media mogul Logan Roy in the final season of HBO's “Succession.” However, his on-screen baby, Kieran Culkin, ultimately took home the award for his portrayal of Roman Roy.
On the red carpet before the ceremony, Cox told People that he loved playing Logan. “I really did. But I thought he was one of the most misunderstood characters of all time. Because he was tough and rude and told people it like it is. But all he wanted was for his own family to take care of it, and none of them were up to the task. Except his son-in-law,” he said, adding that he always knew Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen) would be the ultimate successor. “He was the only person who showed him kindness when he was going through a bad time.”
“Succession” star Macfadyen won an Emmy on Monday for supporting actor in a drama series.
Cox also talked about the unusual request fans have when they see him in public. “I'm amazed by the fact that human beings want to be told to go fuck themselves, and I find that extraordinary,” he joked to the outlet. “And of course it's the easiest thing to say to someone.”
The Scottish actor has enjoyed widespread acclaim for his work on the series since its premiere in 2018, and fans were stunned when his character was killed off in the third episode of the final season.
The episode Cox submitted for Emmy consideration was “Rehearsal,” in which Logan gave an impassioned speech in the newsroom of ATN, his conservative news network, and confronted his adult children about their attempt to thwart the takeover. of the family conglomerate. Waystar Royco, memorably saying, “You guys are not serious people.”
It was Cox's third Emmy nomination for “Succession.” She previously won an Emmy for her portrayal of Nazi leader Hermann Göring in the television movie “Nuremberg.”
The actor, a self-described socialist who supports the Scottish independence movement, has a reputation for being direct and outspoken, especially when it comes to politics and the machinations of show business. He has called the British monarchy an institution that “makes no sense” and recently signed a letter calling for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas. In interviews, he has expressed reservations about his co-star Jeremy Strong's “fucking annoying” approach to acting and said he believed his character was written out of the show too soon.
