Fresh Air Best Of: Jeremy Strong / Will & Harper's Roadtrip Across America
Oct 12, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Jeremy Strong, known for his gripping role as Kendall Roy in HBO's Succession, discusses portraying the controversial Roy Cohn in The Apprentice. He reflects on Cohn's manipulative tactics and their eerie connection to Trump's strategies. Meanwhile, Will Ferrell and Harper Steele recount their heartfelt road trip across America, exploring themes of identity and acceptance following Harper's transition. Their journey, documented in the Netflix film Will & Harper, showcases the power of friendship, humor, and personal growth.
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Cohn and Trump's First Meeting
- Jeremy Strong describes a scene from The Apprentice featuring Roy Cohn and Donald Trump.
- Cohn, noticing Trump at a mobster-filled dining club, invites him over, intrigued by his presence.
Portraying Historical Figures
- Jeremy Strong emphasizes the responsibility of portraying real people accurately.
- He aims to capture their essence, not just intellectually, but emotionally and viscerally.
Truth and Roy Cohn
- Strong prioritizes "truth with a capital T" in his acting.
- This is ironic given Roy Cohn's manipulation of facts.