Is Succession based on a real family?

The Roys are fictional but pulled from real life for inspiration. Logan closely resembles Rupert Murdoch, who founded News Corp, given their occupation. Murdoch has six children. For a while, it seemed like three of them, Lachlan, James, and Elizabeth, were in the running to take over his media empire once he retires.

Is Succession based on the Murdoch family?

It sounds like the plot of the HBO series Succession, but New York Times journalist Jim Rutenberg says the real-life drama involving Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch and his children, Lachlan, James, Elisabeth and Prudence, rivals anything a screenwriter could dream up.

Who is Succession based?

Before Succession first premiered back in June 2018, creator and showrunner Jesse Armstrong maintained that the Roys were, in fact, fictional and did not draw from one specific media dynasty but, rather, from a multitude of inspirations, including News Corp mogul Rupert Murdoch, Hearst namesake William Randolph Hearst, ...

Is the HBO series Succession based on a true story?

According to creator Jesse Armstrong, the HBO show Succession isn't based on a true story. "This is a fictional family," Armstrong insisted. "There's loads of succession stories to draw on. We wanted to draw on all the good, rich stories there are about succession and about media and high politics."

Is Succession based on Maxwell family?

Before the HBO show premiered, Jesse Armstrong, the creator, executive producer, and showrunner of Succession, said that the characters are a fictional family. "There's loads of succession stories to draw on," he told Variety in 2018.

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How much is the Roy family worth?

The answer: $18 billion—mostly from Roy's 36% stake in Waystar, the publicly traded, $46 billion (market cap) media and entertainment giant he founded in his twenties. The Roy empire also includes at least $345 million in real estate, including Logan Roy's $52 million palatial townhouse on New York's Fifth Avenue.

Is Will Ferrell involved in Succession?

Adam McKay and Will Ferrell are among the show's executive producers. Before Succession, McKay and Ferrell produced several other projects together, including Anchorman, Talladega Nights, The Big Short and Vice.

How old is Shiv Roy?

Shiv — Youngest Child, Early 30s

As with Rome, Connor can fill a father figure role for Shiv when needed, like giving her away at her wedding when it didn't seem Logan would attend.

Where is Succession filmed?

HBO's Succession Filmed at Lake Placid Lodge | Adirondacks NY.

Is Roman Roy based on Lachlan Murdoch?

The Roys and the Murdochs

His sister Shiv Roy is Elisabeth Murdoch – the liberal who keeps her distance but would love to take over. Roman is Lachlan Murdoch – the maverick. (Lachlan now runs much of what remains of the Murdoch empire after the family sold out lucratively to Disney.)

Who are the Pierces based on Succession?

The Sulzbergers

It's been pointed out since that the Pierce family appears to be based loosely on the Sulzberger clan, which has run the New York Times since 1896. Similarly, the Pierces own a paper called the New York Mail and Jesse told the New York Times that the Sulzbergers 'partially inspired' the Roys.

Which is better billions or Succession?

Succession is a series where everything remains static, even the big moves. Billions is a stirring drama and thriller; Succession has been described by the people who love it as a tragic-comedy. Billions has many fascinating characters that all have layers of depth beyond their link to the plot.

Is ATN supposed to be Fox?

And because Roy patriarch Logan (Brian Cox) owns a Fox News-like conservative cable network called ATN, the event is functionally an audition to see which of the contenders will most impress the habitually unimpressible kingmaker.

Where is Logan Roy's apartment?

As for Logan Roy (played by Brian Cox), and his third wife, Marcia 'Marcy' Roy's (played by Hiam Abbass) home, they live in a spacious Fifth Avenue townhouse located opposite the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It turns out, that apartment isn't actually real, but instead, it was a set created in Silvercup Studios.

Where is Kendall Roy's apartment?

Situated on the 29th floor of the famed Woolworth Building, the sprawling flat, known as Pavilion A at the Woolworth Tower Residences, currently serves as the luxe onscreen home of Kendall Roy's (Jeremy Strong) ridiculously understanding ex-wife, Rava (Natalie Gold).

What building do they use in Succession?

Main filming locations include the headquarters of Waystar, which were set at the World Trade Center in seasons one and two but moved to the 28 Liberty Street skyscraper for season three, as well as Logan Roy's expansive Fifth Avenue apartment, which is filmed at the American Irish Historical Society.

Why does Shiv dress so badly?

Shiv is constantly trying to feign confidence, while her insecurities continue to seep out, and her new style is simply an extension of that practice. “Her usual meticulous and understated fashion sense gives way to a more overt statement of unease through the use of deeper color tones and more revealing cuts.”

Is Connor Roy a half brother?

Connor Roy (Alan Ruck)

Logan's eldest son from his first marriage, Connor is the half-brother of Kendall, Shiv and Roman.

Who did Logan cheat on Marcia with?

However, Marcia is an emotionally intelligent woman with loving tendencies. The love she has (or perhaps had) for Logan appears to be real, but in Season 2, Logan's shallow, cringe-inducing affair with Rhea Jarrell (Holly Hunter), who is now both the former CEO of PGM and Waystar Royco, drove a wedge between the two.

Does the cast of Succession get along?

While the Succession characters aren't great at healthy relationships onscreen, many of the actors have happy, long-lasting romances offscreen. Sarah Snook, who plays Shiv Roy on the HBO series, secretly tied the knot in February 2021.

Which family is Succession based on?

The Roys are fictional but pulled from real life for inspiration. Logan closely resembles Rupert Murdoch, who founded News Corp, given their occupation. Murdoch has six children. For a while, it seemed like three of them, Lachlan, James, and Elizabeth, were in the running to take over his media empire once he retires.

Will Ferrell Adam McKay not speaking?

McKay says the two have not spoken since before they released that statement and the conversation ended with Ferrell “basically” saying “Have a good life.” The reason for Ferrell's cold shoulder, McKay says, can be traced to the them developing an HBO limited series called Showtime about the '80s-era Lakers; Ferrell ...

Is Greg from Succession rich?

Greg Hirsch is Logan's lackadaisical great-nephew. Far removed from The Roy Family's wealth, he moves to New York to ingratiate himself to Logan Roy and get a stable job within the company.