Who is the biographer in Succession?

2) The woman who is writing Logan's unauthorized biography is played by none other than Jessica Hecht! a.k.a. Susan from Friends.

Who was the mole Succession?

When they are fighting it out physically, Ken discovers the mole is his brother Roman Roy who was going to take a sit-down with Naomi Pierce. Logan is furious and calls Roman a moron. Ken informs his father, no one backs him on the PGM deal. Logan plans to go ahead with it anyways.

Why did Logan play boar on the floor?

"Boar on the Floor"

The episode's most widely noted sequence depicts "Boar on the Floor," a sadistic game Logan plays to root out the source of a leak in his company.

Why did Logan buy PGM?

The goal in buying PGM is to make Waystar big enough to avoid a hostile takeover from some of its shareholders. “At the time, I just remember thinking two turkeys don't make an eagle,” Slader said.

Who takes Waystar Royco?

In the premiere of season three, with the Department of Justice breathing down Logan's neck over the cruise ship scandal, he decides to take a step back from his role as CEO. The siblings and Roy's inner circle of advisors jockey for the position of interim CEO, but Roy picks Gerri for the job.

How Succession Crafted the Best Episode of the Year

Who was the boar on the floor?

The most recent episode of HBO's Succession, “Hunting,” will be most remembered for one phrase: “boar on the floor.” That's the catchy name of the “game” that the Waystar Royco mogul Logan Roy (played by Brian Cox) inflicts on his potentially traitorous underlings, forcing some of them to oink like piggies and scuffle ...

How much is a gallon of milk Succession?

For the record: A gallon of milk costs about $3.50. Anyone can decant a bottle wine.

What family is the Roy family 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.

What is the best episode of Succession?

Did Tom tell Logan they were coming?

During the Emmy-worthy finale, it turned out Tom was his very own class snitch and alerted Logan to an incoming coup from his kids.

Does Shiva know Tom betrayed her?

Shiv sees the moment and bursts into tears coming to terms with her husband's betrayal (and perhaps realizing that Tom has been a mole for Logan all season long—remember the donuts at Rava's house?!).

Are Roman and Shiv twins?

Roman — Third Child, Mid-30s

Roman seems closer in age to his younger sister Shiv than his older brother Kendall.

What are the scratches on Logan Roy's back?

Once when Kendall openly insulted Logan, Logan replied with "If my uncle heard me talk like that..." alluding to his uncle's abuse and temper. Whether the abuse had really happened or not is up for debate, but Logan is shown having large, deep scars on his back, which are implied to have been given by his uncle.

Why does Logan have scars on his back?

Graeme Hunter/HBO

We know that he and his brother, Ewan, grew up in the care of their uncle, Noah. Logan still blames himself for the death of their sister, Rose—and whatever happened to him and Ewan afterward, it seared a lot of angry, red scars into his back.

Who is Logan in Succession based on?

So, to answer your question, Logan Roy and his children are based slightly on Rupert Murdoch and his family, but they're also inspired by a number of other real-life media tycoons and powerful families, from newspaper magnate Conrad Black to the late Viacom founder Sumner Redstone.

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.

How rich is the Roy family Succession?

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.

How much do a gallon milk cost?

December 2021 Highlights: U.S. simple average prices are: $3.77 per gallon for conventional whole milk, $3.74 per gallon for conventional reduced fat 2% milk, $4.24 per half gallon organic whole milk, and $4.25 per half gallon organic reduced fat 2% milk.

Who is ravenhead Succession?

"Succession" Safe Room (TV Episode 2019) - Zack Robidas as Mark Ravenhead - IMDb.

What is cousin Greg?

The first cousin once removed to Kendall Roy, Roman Roy, Siobhan Roy and Connor Roy, he is referred to by family members as "Cousin Greg." His mother is the daughter of Ewan Roy, Logan Roy's estranged brother.

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.