Succession: Cast, Guide & Background
Succession is an HBO television series about the Roy Family, who run the media conglomerate Waystar Royco. It's been said that the real-life family behind the story is the Murdochs. If America decides the show is about Rupert Murdoch, so be it. Succession is so popular that the show even has its official podcast.
Jesse Armstrong created the Succession TV show, and Mark Mylod directed more than one episode. The saga takes the Roy Family to locations like Hungary, Norway, Italy, Virginia, New York, and Dundee, Scotland.
Here at our domestic staffing agency, we are particularly interested in this TV show because we place staff inside the real-life homes of celebrities, billionaires, and legacy families.
Jesse Armstrong created the Succession TV show, and Mark Mylod directed more than one episode. The saga takes the Roy Family to locations like Hungary, Norway, Italy, Virginia, New York, and Dundee, Scotland.
Here at our domestic staffing agency, we are particularly interested in this TV show because we place staff inside the real-life homes of celebrities, billionaires, and legacy families.
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Logan Roy heads Waystar Royco

Logan Roy is Waystar Royco's founder and the Roy Family's patriarch. His siblings are Ewan and Rose. Logan's mother is named Helen, and his wife is Caroline, his second marriage.
Building up Waystar Royco wasn't easy, but Logan Roy is an egomaniac and a narcissist, so having success is in his blood.
Becoming a media titan and billionaire was very important to him, and that idea is the driving force behind Succession.
Building up Waystar Royco wasn't easy, but Logan Roy is an egomaniac and a narcissist, so having success is in his blood.
Becoming a media titan and billionaire was very important to him, and that idea is the driving force behind Succession.
Who is in the cast of Succession?
The "Succession" cast is as follows:
Other minor characters in Succession include Caroline, Frank, Sandi, Willa, Josh, David, Hugo, Kira, Ewan, Kerry, Rhea, Gerri, Stewy, and Connor. Although some roles are minor, series creator Jesse Armstrong gives them meaningful parts.
- Kendall Roy is played by Jeremy Strong
- Shiv Roy is played by Sarah Snook
- Tom Wambsgans (Shiv's partner) is played by Matthew Macfadyen
- Logan Roy is played by Brian Cox
- Greg Hirsh (Cousin Greg) is played by Nicholas Braun
- Lawrence Yee is played by Rob Yang
- Roman Roy is played by Kieran Culkin
- Lukas Matsson is played by Alexander Skarsgård
- Jeryd Mencken is played by Justin Kirk
- Assistant Jess Jordan is played by Juliana Canfield
Other minor characters in Succession include Caroline, Frank, Sandi, Willa, Josh, David, Hugo, Kira, Ewan, Kerry, Rhea, Gerri, Stewy, and Connor. Although some roles are minor, series creator Jesse Armstrong gives them meaningful parts.
Who is Sarah Snook in Succession?

Sarah Snook plays the role of Shiv Roy. Her character is particularly liked because Shiv can hold her own against the two brothers.
Shiv's wedding takes place in episode 9. At that time, Shiv and Roman had an alliance, but the Roys always exchanged favors and alliances.
Finally, Shiv abandons her loyalty to her father whenever she has a chance to get something for herself, which fans seem to love about her.
Shiv's wedding takes place in episode 9. At that time, Shiv and Roman had an alliance, but the Roys always exchanged favors and alliances.
Finally, Shiv abandons her loyalty to her father whenever she has a chance to get something for herself, which fans seem to love about her.
Tom tasks Greg with preventing the company's funeral
Many international companies have "bodies buried" and "skeletons in the closet." Waystar Royco is no different. Tom wants to prevent a link being made between a young waiter on a cruise ship and a scandal, so he takes a page right out of corporate America's playbook, and Tom tasks Greg to help cover it up.
How did Kendall Roy become CEO?

At the end of episode 1, Logan Roy has a medical emergency and becomes incapacitated. That's when Kendall Roy becomes the acting CEO, but only when the two brothers have a battle for the position.
Kendall suggests that the Roy family's power rests on him becoming CEO, and this is proposed. In contrast, the family plans for Logan's possible funeral. Ultimately, the Roys don't want their legacy broken, so they agree to concede. Roman accepts the deal, and Kendall finds his true power after that.
Kendall suggests that the Roy family's power rests on him becoming CEO, and this is proposed. In contrast, the family plans for Logan's possible funeral. Ultimately, the Roys don't want their legacy broken, so they agree to concede. Roman accepts the deal, and Kendall finds his true power after that.
When does Succession season 4 end?
Spoiler Alert: The final episode was a much-anticipated event. After the death of Logan Roy, the family's infighting is uncontrollable. In the series finale, the media conglomerate Waystar Royco is sold in what is known as the "GoJo deal". In the end, the GoJo sale results in the company being controlled by Tom.
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