Succession is one of the most popular television dramas of the recent past. The series completed its four-season run in 2023 and had a stellar awards season in 2024, winning several accolades. Actor Jeremy Strong played the role of Kendall Roy in all four seasons and received critical acclaim for his performance in the series.
Strong was recently seen signing autographs and interacting with fans after the show’s conclusion. During the interaction, Strong had a simple reply for fans after one of them expressed their appreciation for his Succession character. As a result, it seems Strong is done and dusted with his time as Kendall Roy, and here is how the internet feels about it.
Jeremy Strong Moves On From Succession Role As Fans Miss His Character
After gaining recognition for his Broadway roles, actor Jeremy Strong became a household name with his performance as Kendall Roy in Succession. Strong’s performance as the character was well-received by critics and viewers alike across the show’s four seasons. It also won him the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
someone saying “i miss kendall” and jeremy replying “oh i don’t”😭😭 pic.twitter.com/HXyGuyodus
— theo🫧 free 🇵🇸 (@geothrmlescpism) March 6, 2024
However, despite the fanfare associated with the character, Strong seemingly has a desire to refresh his image and separate himself from Kendall Roy. The actor was recently interacting with some fans and signing autographs when one fan claimed that they missed Strong’s character from Succession.
“Oh. I don’t.”
Strong made the above comment in response to the fan’s appreciation for his work on the show. As a result, Strong made it clear that he did not miss playing the character. Kendall Roy is a multifaceted character and given Strong’s tendency for method acting, the role certainly must have been demanding on the actor. As a result, it is understandable that Strong has moved on from the role.
Fans React to Jeremy Strong Refusing Praise For Succession Role
The video of Strong stating that he does not miss his character, Kendall Roy, quickly caught the attention of fans on social media. Fans online reacted to the Succession star’s desire to separate himself from his most iconic and popular role to date.
Here is what fans were saying about Jeremy Strong distinguishing himself from his Succession role on X.
Kendall has had enough of that all ☠️😂😂😂
— maulik 💌 (@PRAJAPAT1MAULIK) March 6, 2024
lmao he's so real for that😂
— maya (@girlfriendmaya) March 6, 2024
me when he said i don't : pic.twitter.com/e6pDjjFVm0
— andhika (@lordtanto) March 6, 2024
He knew he had to change his public image asap
— scott (@applebumcom) March 6, 2024
Look at that lil' smile. He's truly free from Kendall's inner turmoil!
— giovana 🇵🇸 LIVRE (@giocatching) March 6, 2024
Look at that lil' smile. He's truly free from Kendall's inner turmoil!
— giovana 🇵🇸 LIVRE (@giocatching) March 6, 2024
Fans of the show and the actor had varying degrees of response to Strong putting the character of Kendall Roy in the rearview mirror. While some fans expressed that they still missed the character, most agreed that seeing Strong leave behind the inner turmoil of Kendall was a refreshing sight.
Strong is currently starring as Doctor Thomas Stockmann in the Broadway adaptation of the Norwegian play An Enemy of the People. Thus, it seems Strong has returned to his theater roots and evidently has moved on from his work in Succession. He is also set to play Roy Cohn in the upcoming biographical film The Apprentice.
All four seasons of Succession are streaming on Max.
