On with Kara Swisher

Jeremy Strong, Alexander Skasgard and Succession Spin-Off Theories (Spoiler Alert)

Jun 1, 2023

Jeremy Strong, acclaimed for his role as Kendall Roy, and Alexander Skarsgård, known for his captivating portrayal of Lukas Matsson, dive deep into the world of 'Succession'. They explore the emotional weight of the show's finale and its complex character dynamics, especially between Kendall and Shiv. The duo shares insights on the satire of wealth and power, revealing their thoughts on the possibility of spin-offs. They also reflect on the creative process behind their characters, emphasizing the layers of ambition and personal struggles that define them.

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Episode guests

Alexander Skarsgård

Jeremy Strong

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Succession's Final Chapter: Analysis and Speculation

8min

Frustrations and Humor Surrounding HBO's Max Transition

2min

Exploring the Tensions and Resolutions in the 'Succession' Series Finale

3min

Unpacking Lucas Mattson

13min

Power Plays and Gender Dynamics

6min

The Genius Paradox

3min

The Emotional Farewell of Kendall Roy

14min

Nostalgia and Turmoil in Character Dynamics

14min

10.

Power, Loss, and Wealth in Succession

7min

11.

Fashion Reflections and Podcast Production Insights

2min

After Kara and Nayeema discuss the Succession finale and their theories on a spin-off, we turn to Kara’s interviews with Alexander Skarsgård and Jeremy Strong, aka Lukas Matsson and Kendall Logan Roy.

SPOILER ALERT: If you haven’t watched the finale yet, do not listen to this episode.

Also, ADVICE ALERT — Do you have burning questions on career, love or life you’d like Kara or Nayeema’s advice on? If so, call 1-888-KARA-PLZ and leave us a voicemail.

Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on Instagram. We’re @karaswisher and @nayeemaraza.

You can listen to other episodes of the Succession companion podcast here.

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