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Jeremy Strong Sees Acting As An Escape From Self

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Dec 26, 2024
Jeremy Strong, an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor known for his roles in 'Succession' and 'The Apprentice,' dives deep into the complexities of embodying morally ambiguous characters. He shares insights on portraying the controversial Roy Cohn and his powerful performance as Kendall Roy. Strong reflects on his challenging upbringing and how acting became an escape. He discusses the responsibility of representing truth while navigating personal emotional depth in his craft, illustrating the interplay between ambition, morality, and genesis of character.
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ANECDOTE

Meticulous Research

  • Jeremy Strong meticulously researched Roy Cohn, watching interviews repeatedly.
  • He felt a responsibility to portray Cohn accurately, despite Cohn's disregard for truth.
INSIGHT

Truth in Acting

  • Strong emphasizes the importance of capturing the essence of historical figures, not just facts.
  • He sees acting as an emotional and intuitive process.
ANECDOTE

No Prosthetic

  • Jeremy Strong chose not to wear a prosthetic nose to play Roy Cohn.
  • He felt Cohn's inherent monstrousness was sufficient, and the prosthetic could be distracting.
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