'Succession' Stars Nicholas Braun & Matthew Macfadyen Break Down Their Roles | Entertainment Weekly

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  • 'Succession' Stars Nicholas Braun and Matthew Macfayden break down their friendship, the characters they play on succession, and some of their favorite insults.
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  • @cbojorquez
    @cbojorquez Před 2 lety +3457

    Tom actually has more chemistry with Greg than with his own wife.

    • @ClueSign
      @ClueSign Před 2 lety +150

      They're the two outsiders who kind of tangentially are part of the family.

    • @cbojorquez
      @cbojorquez Před 2 lety +113

      @@ClueSign What I find disturbing and even painful is how Tom keeps trying to connect with Shiv and how she always pushes him away, like it's almost sadistic. I wonder if the interaction would be any different if Tom beolonged to the same circle.

    • @ClueSign
      @ClueSign Před 2 lety +73

      @@cbojorquez It is disturbing how she is so aggressively cruel and dismissive of him; so willing to sacrifice him to the political machinations of her father, and even willing to exploit his love by declaring she wants an open marriage, but only AFTER they wed. Not nice.

    • @tiredfrog308
      @tiredfrog308 Před 2 lety +65

      @@ClueSign cruel, yes, but not that surprising given her upbringing. ): Succession is such a tragedy. No matter how dickish they are, I feel really bad for the Roy children. They were raised in a veritable minefield, formative years ripe with emotional abuse from their domineering father and otherwise antipathetic mother. Love was seen as a weakness, vulnerability, something to exploit; likewise, relationships were transactional, just another facet of business where there’s a winner and loser. As a result, Shiv can’t bring herself to open up to Tom. That would mean going against the (sad, messed up) values instilled in her practically from birth. I believe that Shiv loves Tom (Sarah Snook and MattMac have said as much), but she has such poor interpersonal effectiveness skills that it comes across as a cruel kind of half-love. As sad as it is, it’s really entertaining to watch. And it also highlights the disparity between Tom’s relationship with Shiv, who pushes him away, and Greg, who validates and strokes Tom’s ego. No wonder he loses his cool every time Greg stands his ground. That’s his emotional support egg.

    • @vanessasmikle9600
      @vanessasmikle9600 Před 2 lety +20

      @@tiredfrog308 "emotional support greg(g)

  • @straightasanarrow3648
    @straightasanarrow3648 Před 2 lety +1751

    Tom and Greg are basically succession's power couple also I'll never get over the fact that they talk about their characters in first person.

    • @nicoleloves9483
      @nicoleloves9483 Před 2 lety +3

      Third person you mean?

    • @zoe-iz6qv
      @zoe-iz6qv Před 2 lety +17

      @@nicoleloves9483 they do speak in first person a lot

    • @dimitra7628
      @dimitra7628 Před rokem +1

      A lot of actors do, I love it

  • @monumentalshots3556
    @monumentalshots3556 Před 2 lety +1716

    You can’t make a tomlette without breaking some greggs

    • @markrowe6967
      @markrowe6967 Před 2 lety +12

      Well, someone had to say it I guess...

    • @alex-ss2wp
      @alex-ss2wp Před 2 lety +62

      sent 67 times in one evening

    • @GMoretti-ux1pe
      @GMoretti-ux1pe Před 2 lety +5

      this joke isn't even funny it's so overdone

    • @mohaimenulislam8782
      @mohaimenulislam8782 Před 2 lety +2

      67 times, can u imagine 🤣🤣

    • @rini6
      @rini6 Před 2 lety +10

      I think it’s now law in all fifty states. Someone has to make that comment if a video contains both Nicholas Braun and Matthew Macfadyan talking about their characters.

  • @markrowe6967
    @markrowe6967 Před 2 lety +1645

    "I would castrate you Greg and I'd marry you in a heartbeat" Tom Wambsgans

    • @JeffsGoldblum
      @JeffsGoldblum Před 2 lety +76

      what a quote… those two are endgame

    • @mondoseguendo6113
      @mondoseguendo6113 Před 2 lety +16

      That was such a beautiful moment

    • @lmp19791
      @lmp19791 Před 2 lety +22

      The only honest thing Tom's ever said

    • @phoenixhandyman4597
      @phoenixhandyman4597 Před 2 lety +22

      I wonder if his character is really falling in love with cousin Greg. He only want to breed with Shiv. So it seems

    • @lrdsmz
      @lrdsmz Před 2 lety +41

      “Will you come with me, Sporus?” If you know, you know

  • @christinelee5676
    @christinelee5676 Před 2 lety +581

    The fact that Matthew MacFadyen also plays Mr.Darcy is one of my favorite things

    • @LeoFazio
      @LeoFazio Před rokem +4

      YES!

    • @superchops5150
      @superchops5150 Před rokem +2

      Him walking through the fog as Darcy!

    • @catwomaningotham
      @catwomaningotham Před rokem +6

      You have bewitched me body and soul

    • @laurareyes1389
      @laurareyes1389 Před 10 měsíci +4

      Mathew is the reason I'm watching this show

    • @katihorse7317
      @katihorse7317 Před 3 měsíci

      Mr Darcy? Watch him in Little Dorrit, a BBC series, and you'll be blown away. Mr Darcy is nothing like that.

  • @reginspg
    @reginspg Před 2 lety +239

    they are both so attractive in such a different way

  • @analau25689
    @analau25689 Před 2 lety +186

    Listening to Matthew is like a cup of hot chocolate in winter

  • @DLSacks
    @DLSacks Před 2 lety +768

    Both actors are gifted with such awesome roles. Their dynamic doesn't feel unfamiliar, but I can't think of another show that's portrayed a relationship like this. They also help function more as audience surrogates, even central protagonists, since they're witnessing all the insanity from an outsider perspective.

    • @5percent495
      @5percent495 Před 2 lety +6

      The only thing that comes remotely close is Louis and Harold from Suits

    • @mtiinei9459
      @mtiinei9459 Před rokem

      kind of reminded me of the office's brian and the boss guy (don't remember his name) in comedic sense

    • @niremgucin
      @niremgucin Před rokem +1

      They are very much simon and toby from in the loop which shares a scenarist with succession

  • @marshaalison1569
    @marshaalison1569 Před 2 lety +90

    My favourite insult was Tom telling Greg he could be the weirdest king in Europe

  • @GodOfVictory501
    @GodOfVictory501 Před 2 lety +298

    These guys always crack me up when they're on screen together. They're a classic comedy odd couple.

  • @eileeng5917
    @eileeng5917 Před 2 lety +316

    so now they're doing couples photoshoots

  • @siemprerm2763
    @siemprerm2763 Před 2 lety +127

    Its Nero and Sporus!

  • @rawan.jahjah
    @rawan.jahjah Před 2 lety +379

    Let’s face it: Greg is playing Nicholas.

  • @socrappyicoulddie
    @socrappyicoulddie Před 2 lety +414

    When are we getting one of these for Roman and Gerri 😭

    • @tifking73
      @tifking73 Před 2 lety +10

      Ikr!!! I can hardly wait to see what happens between these two.

    • @angeltrainee
      @angeltrainee Před 2 lety +9

      a couples photoshoot with them (where roman is tom leaning into greg) would save my life

  • @debitaradutta4376
    @debitaradutta4376 Před 2 lety +363

    Best dynamic duo in the show. Both Tom and Greg are actually very alone and misfit in this big mess of Roy family circus where everyone is busy in backstabbing another. Nic is right they both need someone in their lives to rely on. Very well written characters. Matthew is an incredible actor & Nic is very sweet. I would love to see them leaving Waystar Royco & setting up their own company together.

  • @dimaxbarnes6425
    @dimaxbarnes6425 Před 2 lety +36

    Ok but Matt's eyelashes are just plain amazing, just that.

  • @mcdiaz30519
    @mcdiaz30519 Před 2 lety +131

    Greg is Toms work wife. The Dynamic is brilliant. Batman and Robin. Terrible people but they are less terrible than the Roy's. Tom made it clear that he cares for Greg, every Tom needs a Sporus.

    • @martino5742
      @martino5742 Před rokem +3

      which will make it all the more devastating when Greg eventually kills Tom

  • @BelleMichele99
    @BelleMichele99 Před rokem +18

    this kid isn’t even acting he’s actually like that

  • @JackHumphrey
    @JackHumphrey Před 2 lety +173

    The shot where they are sitting on the buildings - those are scale. These guys are really that big.

    • @JB-tt6ct
      @JB-tt6ct Před 2 lety +6

      Yap, 6'3" and 6'7" two towers

  • @smichelle65
    @smichelle65 Před 2 lety +24

    Matthew is very tall, like Howard Stern-tall, which gives you an idea of how crazy tall Nicholas Braun is.

  • @mariajosem2487
    @mariajosem2487 Před 2 lety +128

    I couldn't take the smile of my face while watching this.

  • @deadbutworking
    @deadbutworking Před 2 lety +53

    Macfayden is a beauty

  • @juliacamposfrasao1048
    @juliacamposfrasao1048 Před 2 lety +70

    4:17 its amazing how they keep surprising me what the hell is this

  • @mtiinei9459
    @mtiinei9459 Před rokem +45

    Nicholas Braun has very "kind" facial features...despite being 2m tall he radiates a very approachable and non-intimidating vibe...cool guy!

    • @zjktz7782
      @zjktz7782 Před 3 měsíci

      That’s how he gets women

  • @BScott7220
    @BScott7220 Před 2 lety +76

    Gregg has the best lines. "No comment!!! No Comment!!" - "You don't have to keep yelling 'no comment''"

  • @laurenhughes5855
    @laurenhughes5855 Před 2 lety +23

    I would love to see Nicholas Braun in a rom com, he’s got that sweet golden retriever energy 😄

  • @snitox
    @snitox Před 2 lety +61

    "Suites at the tops of hotels"
    Sounds like something Gregg would say lol

  • @mikecantreed
    @mikecantreed Před 2 lety +169

    These guys have such incredible chemistry. Both brilliant actors

  • @beas.5629
    @beas.5629 Před rokem +14

    "when logan [gives a pat on the back] it's very important" he was giving us a spoiler without giving out who that was about...

  • @marvinoli
    @marvinoli Před 2 lety +103

    never beating the allegations

  • @manicholls1967
    @manicholls1967 Před 2 lety +242

    I would like to see a spin off series with Tom and Greg sharing a cell, possibly a Porridge re-boot.

  • @nicolevollmer2749
    @nicolevollmer2749 Před 2 lety +43

    MM is such a brilliant actor and on top he's got an extraordinary voice and good looks.

  • @snowset675
    @snowset675 Před 10 měsíci +9

    What I love about most about Tom isn’t Tom. It’s Matthew. I JUST LOVE HIS VOICE IDK WHY!! Tom is among the best characters in Succession as well but man, I wouldn’t like him as much if he was played by someone else. Matthew nailed this role!

  • @karenshurley4793
    @karenshurley4793 Před 2 lety +105

    It’s a mint you doofus 🤣🤣🤣
    Toms married to Shiv but let’s be honest, Tom absolutely loves Greg

  • @kuroroedamame
    @kuroroedamame Před 2 lety +14

    4:20 the ship sail itself lollll

  • @violettravilla4850
    @violettravilla4850 Před 2 lety +203

    This show looks like a more serious, higher budget Arrested Development 😂😂😂

    • @merely_aida
      @merely_aida Před 2 lety +22

      Lol you nailed it, maybe this is why I am obsessed with both then

    • @jasonnightingale644
      @jasonnightingale644 Před 2 lety +3

      Well I hope it stays good after season 3!! Loved 1-3 AD

    • @dietzanator
      @dietzanator Před 2 lety +16

      More serious, yes, but it can also be just as funny as Arrested Development when they want to be.

    • @papl20
      @papl20 Před 2 lety +10

      I've been saying that for the longest time!

    • @ClueSign
      @ClueSign Před 2 lety +5

      30 Rock with fancy clothes. Cousin Greg is Kenneth, Roman is Tracy Jordan, and Logan is Don Geiss.

  • @rebeccaelliott9770
    @rebeccaelliott9770 Před 2 lety +179

    Brilliant tv duo. Just brilliant chemistry y

  • @akod8110
    @akod8110 Před 2 lety +40

    Nicholas's dancing is doing something to me.

  • @heftyfunseeker9987
    @heftyfunseeker9987 Před 2 lety +70

    They need their own spinoff show

  • @intone72
    @intone72 Před 2 lety +20

    I agree, their characters do care about each other, in a way others on the show don’t.

  • @vercharles9198
    @vercharles9198 Před 2 lety +8

    I thought I did, but I did not understand how beautifully a man could love another man until this.

  • @kaycook5031
    @kaycook5031 Před 2 lety +73

    These are the Rosencrantz and Guildenstern of Succession, and I want a Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead-style sidequel when all is said and done.
    \

  • @jules180
    @jules180 Před 2 lety +352

    nicholas braun is good in this show and all, but i prefer his performance in princess protection program, personally.

    • @mariapan3699
      @mariapan3699 Před 2 lety +7

      😂

    • @an-qo6by
      @an-qo6by Před 2 lety +6

      lmaoao

    • @an-qo6by
      @an-qo6by Před 2 lety +22

      fellow 22//23 year old? we old now huh? aha

    • @cgill914
      @cgill914 Před 2 lety +5

      Personally, same 😂😅

    • @oreooreo101
      @oreooreo101 Před 2 lety +46

      Have y’all seen minutemen?? Because that’s where he really shines haha 😂

  • @george7404
    @george7404 Před 2 lety +29

    These guy are the best part of the show for me!

  • @michaelmuldowney8
    @michaelmuldowney8 Před 2 lety +16

    Gregory chugging his rum and Coke is one of the “funniest” dramatic scenes you will ever see.

  • @cerena
    @cerena Před 2 lety +161

    My favorite show for years. I’ve rewatched it about four or five times. I am so excited for the new episodes.

  • @AndreiLucaa
    @AndreiLucaa Před 2 lety +24

    one of the best combo in TV history.

  • @HS2ND
    @HS2ND Před 2 lety +22

    When these two are on-screen..it’s electric...you don’t know what’s going to happen

  • @foxmotif
    @foxmotif Před 2 lety +38

    tom where the hell have you been loca

  • @ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy
    @ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy Před 2 lety +79

    They totally belong together. ❤️

  • @kevinberger3501
    @kevinberger3501 Před 11 měsíci +3

    The greatest comedic elements of the show are these two together.

  • @juhilla749
    @juhilla749 Před 2 lety +17

    The other actors are good too, but somehow these two guys have the best chemistry on the show. Is this a coincidence? But the great love is still the money and power in this series and these things can ruin everything, even this nice and elusive chemistry.

  • @ilovecomplicated9018
    @ilovecomplicated9018 Před 2 lety +47

    Tom and Greg are my favorite part of the show, I would definitely watch a spin-off about them

  • @MrSupraman15
    @MrSupraman15 Před 2 lety +111

    Kendall should have bought Greg that watch he will regret it.

    • @dietzanator
      @dietzanator Před 2 lety +14

      It's an incredible example of absurd wealth, where it's a huge favor introducing someone to a salesman so they can have the privilege of purchasing a 40k watch.

    • @dielaughing73
      @dielaughing73 Před 2 lety +3

      @varun prasad well we're only custodians after all

    • @spiralations7304
      @spiralations7304 Před 2 lety

      So facts

  • @Artytanium
    @Artytanium Před 2 lety +37

    OK but Nicholas is slaying that pink/purple jacket

  • @suly3243
    @suly3243 Před rokem +5

    the casting is so good it feels like they’re still acting in this interview

  • @johnnyb9218
    @johnnyb9218 Před 2 lety +12

    The bromance is offscreen as well. Nice.

  • @zeedickins9471
    @zeedickins9471 Před 2 lety +7

    i want these two so bad its unreal

  • @tifking73
    @tifking73 Před 2 lety +15

    The photo shot that I didn’t know I needed. 😂

  • @kerryz966
    @kerryz966 Před 2 lety +32

    I fell in love with Matthew M after Joe Wright’s Pride and Prejudice in which he played the role of Mr Darcy. Hot-hot-hot!

    • @lynnewebb4573
      @lynnewebb4573 Před 2 lety +5

      I fell in love with Matthew when he starred in Spooks (called MI5 in North America).

    • @KK-ku2sh
      @KK-ku2sh Před 2 lety +1

      Same here! -Kerrie

  • @martincolomaarmas8496
    @martincolomaarmas8496 Před 2 lety +9

    Nic teasing the season's ending at 5:27

  • @princedakkar2251
    @princedakkar2251 Před 2 lety +28

    Okay but why do they look like an artsy and fabulous gay couple who live in West Village at 2:38, 4:18 and 9:38

  • @TheCountryMouse
    @TheCountryMouse Před 11 měsíci +3

    Matthew has really beautiful eyes.... 😊

  • @maggiem22
    @maggiem22 Před 2 lety +18

    love my tall boys

  • @jillmeredith2012
    @jillmeredith2012 Před 2 lety +7

    Those two are my favorite characters. Absolutely genius writing and acting. Tom! You scoundrel.

  • @deuteragonist1078
    @deuteragonist1078 Před 2 lety +85

    This was a great interview. Loved their outfits and the set too.

  • @beckyf1890
    @beckyf1890 Před 2 lety +18

    Tom and Greg are my OTP. 😍

  • @mohaimenulislam8782
    @mohaimenulislam8782 Před 2 lety +7

    So much tallness in one frame 😲😲

  • @89DerChristian
    @89DerChristian Před 2 lety +52

    Man I can't wait to see them in season 4! Last two scenes in Season 3 were crazy

  • @thelivdiaries8917
    @thelivdiaries8917 Před 2 lety +5

    does anyone else remember when nicholas braun was in that disney channel movie “sky high” i’m still not over it

  • @nine8598
    @nine8598 Před 2 lety +161

    something very lgbt is going on

  • @lauriesica
    @lauriesica Před 2 lety +9

    They are C3PO And R2D2!
    Love both characters. They've become like all famous duos!

  • @all1nerd377
    @all1nerd377 Před 2 lety +14

    Nero and Sporus, ultimate power couple.

  • @kookook97
    @kookook97 Před 2 lety +9

    CANT THINK OF A BETTER DUO RN TBH! I LOVE THESE TWO! 🤍

  • @pinkchilldivestmentor
    @pinkchilldivestmentor Před 2 lety +12

    Hahaha that slow mo lip to the finger

  • @papl20
    @papl20 Před 2 lety +31

    So... This is like a confirmation that this ship is happening? Because come on... Even they know they're the it couple of the show.

  • @aglayapiano
    @aglayapiano Před 2 lety +25

    My two favorite characters. This show is so good!

  • @aziraphalianfangirl
    @aziraphalianfangirl Před 15 dny

    I love them together they are so funny! And can we talk about that amazing photoshoot??? They truly are Tom and Greg

  • @merrywalsh2809
    @merrywalsh2809 Před 2 lety +12

    These two are a couple for the ages, kinda like Dean and Jerry or Arnold and Danny. Just great character chemistry.

  • @FherArmas
    @FherArmas Před 2 lety +76

    I wish that Greg has a comeback one time, just once!

    • @emilygarcia8893
      @emilygarcia8893 Před 2 lety +1

      Same! I've been waiting for his moment to crack!

    • @ReadingK10
      @ReadingK10 Před rokem +8

      Tbf, he did come back at Tom when Tom said Comfrey was out of Greg’s league and told Tom Shiv is out of Tom’s

  • @KartikeyaDutta
    @KartikeyaDutta Před 2 lety +19

    Wow. Never thought I needed a video like that. Fucking legends both. Can't get enough of the wacky photoshoot of them🤣🤣

  • @LC-fx2lo
    @LC-fx2lo Před 2 lety +5

    I needed this. Thank you.

  • @lizsutherland2707
    @lizsutherland2707 Před rokem +5

    Tom & Greg are the Rosencrantz & Guildenstern of Succession, but with more agency (as of end of season 3 anyway).

  • @lulugoulart5014
    @lulugoulart5014 Před 2 lety +12

    I am waiting to see when Greg will come out of his underdog status! I love to watch the dynamic of these duo.

  • @sukipukii
    @sukipukii Před 2 lety +4

    Ah, Mr. Darcy

  • @_Amilio_
    @_Amilio_ Před 2 lety +12

    These 2 could have their own spinoff

  • @susanklein7448
    @susanklein7448 Před 2 lety +11

    I can't wait til Cousin Greg's arc is fully realized and he becomes CEO -- in season 4?

  • @michellepatton1714
    @michellepatton1714 Před 2 lety +7

    I fucking LOVE this relationship, can't wait until Greg fucks shit up. Which I'm sure is on the horizon!

  • @reginas97
    @reginas97 Před 2 lety +19

    Wow!!! Amazing interview...these two guys are on fire!!! Love, Matthew though!!!

  • @mads72791
    @mads72791 Před 2 lety +36

    This show gives me strong “The Office” (or arrested development) vibes, mainly because of the camera pans, but I thought their relationship was like Angela and Phyllis, where they’re competing over the better Christmas party lol.
    Except it’s an uneven power dynamic with Tom over shading Greg

  • @robertdepesci3418
    @robertdepesci3418 Před 2 lety +7

    Greggy... he was dying of thirst and now's he's a mineral water critic. LOL

  • @laurielynne2006
    @laurielynne2006 Před 2 lety +3

    It’s a mint you dufus!! Lol
    Boar on the floor scene is so epic! Like a train wreck, you cannot look away!

  • @sonnyblacktr24
    @sonnyblacktr24 Před 2 lety +6

    Nicholas rocking that GTA Vice City shirt like a champ!

  • @rafaelgarcia5797
    @rafaelgarcia5797 Před rokem +1

    My two favourite succession characters

  • @3lil0rd82
    @3lil0rd82 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for this

  • @jobaltimore5212
    @jobaltimore5212 Před 2 lety +1

    I love you both!!! AWESOME ANOINTINGS!!!

  • @TobleroneCraft
    @TobleroneCraft Před 2 lety +19

    This show is amazing and these characters are phenomenal

  • @happygoluckytravel
    @happygoluckytravel Před 2 lety

    Tom and Greg go to Tuscany. No insults here! Chased down the glorious set locations here czcams.com/video/dr5bnvTnVVw/video.html

  • @milesgentry850
    @milesgentry850 Před 2 lety +3

    Love these actors❤️

  • @sabrinaevans8746
    @sabrinaevans8746 Před rokem

    I love these two together!