Cox Calls Strong's Acting 'Annoying'

Brian Cox, who portrayed Logan Roy in the acclaimed HBO series Succession, recently shared his candid thoughts on co-star Jeremy Strong's dedication to method acting. Cox described Strong's approach as "f king annoying," though he quickly tempered this by calling him a "wonderful actor."

Cox explained that while he understands the character immersion, he finds the constant emphasis on "motivation" by actors like Strong to be excessive. He contrasted this with how children naturally engage in their actions without overthinking their 'motivation.' The final season of Succession aired in 2023, concluding a four-year run that captivated audiences with its portrayal of family dynamics and corporate power struggles.

Jeremy Strong, who played Kendall Roy, has previously discussed his acting process, referring to it as "identity diffusion" rather than traditional method acting. He emphasized clearing away anything that isn't the character to become a more complete vessel for the scene, treating the stakes as "life and death."