Kieran Culkin Came Straight From The 'Succession' Set To His Late Show Interview, Still In Costume

[@TheH3Library]

I love the fact that he still refers to Brian Cox as "dad" off the show lol

[@bryanjoner215]

kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@kealebogapoifo6703]

He's exactly as he is on the show, the writers hit a home run choosing these actors or centering the show around them.

[@freesimorgh]

Casting directors pick actors not writers.

[@aquamarine99911]

Not disagreeing, but I think Logan, Kendall and Tom are the most perfectly cast characters. No other actors could have done full justice to those roles. Whereas, I'm sure many wonderful actors could have played Roman, Shiv and Greg. They just happened to choose these wonderful actors, which is fine.

[@hoover728]

@@aquamarine99911 Weird take as Roman, Shiv, and Greg are the most like the actors playing them of anyone on the show. In interviews Nicholas Braun has the exact same speech patterns and mannerisms. Can't think of a single contemporary who would excel in that role as he does. Whereas Matthew Macfadyen is worlds apart from Tom. Bottom line is that they're all amazing regardless of how outside of their natural inclinations they're playing.

[@WeAllWumbo]

@@freesimorgh The producers/creators/writers of the show are involved in the casting process and pick the cast along with the casting director.

[@heffo67]

KC plays his part in Succession brilliantly, he is perfect for the role. I must say the casting for Succession is top notch. there is not a main character in it that I 'don't buy'. Most shows, even good ones, have at least a few actors who can't sell their role. Many shows with a good plot and writing are destroyed by poor casting choices.

[@McCarthyJohn100]

Agreed 100%

[@francescaa8331]

Agree. Good to see it included in the Emmy nominations.

[@karenling2106]

welcome back

[@Amjjad]

fun fact he was supposed to audtion for cousin gregg

[@buhlenzimande9303]

Martin Scorsese said it best when he said, "Casting is 85-90% of the picture."

[@ThaboTshuma]

Kieran has never worked a day on the Succession set because he just goes there to be a billionaire version of himself😂

[@Juschillin2024]

Facts! 😆

[@goodmorningandgoodluck8613]

Method AF

[@eddievedderforever1541]

He just goes there for the nibbles

[@ryanlovelock3024]

That smirk... 🤣

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

I swear 🤣🤣🤣

[@Luna.3.3.3]

I'm *Thrilled* for Kieran. 💗He's definitely not in his brother's shadow. He does such an amazing job in Succession

[@DarkaDusty]

who's his brother? (kidding)

[@Luna.3.3.3]

@@DarkaDusty 😂

[@sasskvetch8617]

Like Joaquin Phoenix! Younger bros rocking the family talent gene 🤘

[@Luna.3.3.3]

@@sasskvetch8617 Absolutely! Proving their talent in their own right. Much deserved!

[@jujufilms7591]

How would he be in his brother's shadow if his brother is known for a movie he did when he was 8? There really isn't any comparison

[@thomaswschaller]

It's so weird to think that Kieran was originally called to read for Cousin Gregg - but he saw the dialog in the script, recorded himself as Roman - and there you go. Perfection!

[@Hammerton32]

he would have been great also as Cousin Greg!

[@maisantillan7633]

Kieran has to be one of the top tier guests in any talk show. He just sets up stories so well that the pay off/punchline is just so hilarious.

[@alexlazzerly3677]

He is literally his character.

[@titusmccarthy]

LITERALLY?

[@alexlazzerly3677]

@@titusmccarthy yes

[@bobbyfischer9927]

He’s being his character on purpose… He’s an actor ding dong

[@OnTheGoWithNgongo]

FACTS

[@faizrizky9414]

Kieran Culkin as Roman Roy is a definition of Perfect Casting!!!

[@quietastronaut]

One of my main activities in life currently is waiting for Succession season 4.

[@bobgreen8305]

LOSER HE LOOKS CONFUSED ABOUT HIS GENDER LIKE HIS NAME SUGGEST KAREN

[@alibali1523]

SAME

[@quietastronaut]

@callmecatalyst I'm fighting every urge to because I only just finished re-watching for the fifth time a couple of months ago.

[@mldrfan]

Ugh saaaaaaame

[@tamiloreisT]

When is it coming out.

[@KaritKtana]

Roman's costumes are TIIIIGHT

[@aprilluber]

They are all well tailored.

[@Benjumanjo]

They are tailored to him, really high-end stuff, the kind of tailoring that fits real close but simultaneously has a lot of mobility built into it. You can tell he puts the most thought and effort into his personal appearance out of all the characters on the show, with all the color-coordination, hairgel, the perpetual 5 o’clock shadow.

[@ItsIntelligentDesign]

I genuinely wonder sometimes if Roman is just Kieran not acting, or if Kieran has become more like Roman over the course of making Succession

[@mchantloup5]

The latter.

[@myorangebirthdaycake]

Kieran said on the Succession podcast that there is a lot of overlap between himself and the character.

[@spencer1531]

Often TV show writers will write the character for the actor they choose so it's likely that they're using aspects of Kieran's personality to write Roman

[@aleksisuuronen5969]

Usually a good show will write over the actors and their relarionships on the set, to some amount atleast. If they see some people having chemistry they will use it or sees an actor behaving say in sarcastic manner and putting some of that in there if they find it charming. It just works, this series does it very clearly and it makes for example improvising (which Kieran didn't do at the start of the show but apparently have done later quite heavily) much easier. That's just kinda blending the character to the actors outward quirks, you still have to incorporate a huge amount of stuff that isn't you for the camera since for example Roman is very far out there example of a person.

[@francanino6865]

Well said.

[@francescaa8331]

The audience is cheering because Joe Walsh was fully rocking the house during the commercial break. I sure hope they post it.

[@whiskeywayne91]

You say this like they didn't show it here or something

[@francescaa8331]

@@whiskeywayne91 I was alluding to the song he was playing. That's part of why he was getting such a big response. I'm hoping we get a chance to see the entire song posted in a commercial break video.

[@aleks-33]

oh cool, were u there?

[@francescaa8331]

@@aleks-33 I recognized the song he was starting to play. So I was hoping they might post the music from the commercial break, because they do that sometimes.

[@MM2PuppyDog]

Love the song.. Hadn't heard it in a very long time. Played it on google hub right after this interview : )

[@reneeelias9514]

Love his sarcasm. Don’t want to live with it but fun to watch.

[@aleks-33]

that's a hilarious thing to say

[@Izzy8u]

In proximity doses lol. Well said

[@krystal2157]

@@aleks-33 lmao it really is though.

[@alex0589]

The fact that he has a relationship with J that even echoes roman and Gerry is insane

[@supriyasaripella4287]

I seriously cannot imagine him playing Greg, he's perfect as Roman

[@reillywadsworth5633]

Was he initially going to be Greg?

[@lamome07]

@@reillywadsworth5633 At first, they asked him to audition for Greg but he didn't think it was right for it. When he read the script he liked Roman's character so he send them auditions tape as Roman and that's how he got it!

[@bram5825]

I think Kieran is someone people either love and laugh with, or can not stand for over 2 seconds. And refuse to believe there is any overlap.

[@lisadiane55]

I've never seen him. The irritable snarky act didn't do it for me. Guess I'm in the second camp. I'd have loved to have heard Joe Walsh's solo though. Damn.

[@rosy111]

I love him, he's charming and funny!

[@dynamicpisces]

Guess I’m in the second camp. I’ve never seen this show but he comes off rather dickish…

[@jillkane349]

I'm on the love/laugh team.

[@nolaughingmatter]

Much like Roman

[@ropro9817]

Kieran Culkin is _the_ reason I watch Succession.

[@mayaoperasional2516]

His body language is just brilliant. A great actor

[@cokesquirrel]

Never had much of an opinion either way on this guy. But after that drink story I absolutely love him. His sense of humor is Exactly the kind of stuff I find funny

[@lukasribin4168]

So you find making fun of people’s looks funny? That low brand of “humor” is just cruelty and prejudice and nothing to laugh at. It’s disgusting. My opinion on him is now akin to what I think of the sh*t on the bottom of my shoe.

[@mamemb6258]

​@@lukasribin4168 Everyone can feel differently. Chill

[@zoomiekabilangbuhay6000]

Roman is the reason why I’m able to binge all the seasons in 2 days. His character is perfect

[@normafernandez5217]

I actually met him once and he is actually a very nice guy. He is also humble. ❤❤❤

[@lukasribin4168]

Clearly he is neither.

[@TheWeastBeast]

Actually?

[@nolaughingmatter]

I presume you don't have long ears

[@michaellasfetto5810]

I have had a crush on him since he hosted SNL last season. This interview reminded me why, lol.

[@MisssKayy]

I keep laughing about the clip of Max getting lifted and Kieran reaching up for “Uppies”!😂

[@kelly2fly]

He’s funny. Love his stories.

[@rini6]

I was hoping Kieran was on promoting season 4. And he was! Cannot wait.

[@karltee7862]

It's currently filming. It probably won't be out until sometime early next year because of editing and post production stuff

[@jennyramirez9201]

Luv both Kieran and Rory. Fantastic actors with great sense of humor. Will watch anything with these guys in it. Keep up the great work!!

[@Marxtheory]

I've never watched Succession, but Kieran Culkin is great in everything I've seen him in. I loved Igby Goes Down, Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys, Scott Pilgrim...and his interviews are hilarious. Both him and Mac have a lot of charm. I wanna watch Succession just for him. But I'm already knee deep in so many shows

[@jeppefrolund1718]

Succession is just 3 seasons so far, and you'll blaze through. Culkin is amazing in it.

[@anonamouse.p4115]

SUCCESSION is a treat as well as a fine show, I found its humour stress-releasing thus far. Hope you find a slot for it in your Streaming capacity, I relate as I am also in the habit of watching Drama after Drama after Drama x!

[@bees5461]

You must watch it. Kieran is brilliant, I think it's his best work ever. The relationship between him and Gerry is hilarious and sick at the same time. Succession is without a doubt one of the best shows ever.

[@thisisit2082]

I was late to the Sucession train but I finished the 2 seasons in a week before season 3 premiered last year. It is so good and addictive.

[@ThunderGoatz]

You should change that. Season 1 and 2 is a wild ride and season 3 is a very interesting character study.

[@Rose-kp4ow]

Kieran is an amazing actor!

[@cybellekaehler4627]

His J cameron smith impression is so on point 😂

[@nattypns2334]

Not know Succession exists until I found Roman Roy video edit on Tiktok and I decided to watch the show , It turn out this is the best show so incredible can’t stop watching it!!! Roman Roy is my favorite character! Kieran did amazing! Love him❤ Kinda Surprised that he is 40years old I thought he’s almost30years old he’s look so young.

[@AnimalLover101195]

"... the show this year got 25 emmy nominations" "I heard" fucking love it 😹

[@ChrisOliver4307]

He's such a Kieran.

[@kieranjaegar]

So's my ass. You'll see. 🙃

[@lavadasnjokorn4732]

Kieran’s Roman in the initial trailers is the entire reason I started watching Succession in the first place. So funny!

[@angelariebli4843]

Hands down, my favorite Culkin....

[@sarahjones2085]

he is just hilarious....sense of humor is ridiculous, I can't even 💀💀 Couldn't imagine anyone else playing this part!

[@neerajamb]

He had that drink coming!! Hahaha

[@The_Em_Press]

"All that ear and you still can't hear" This level of roast is too attractive to me.

[@amexred]

I finally binged the first 3 seasons . Show has been fantastic . Glad it got all that Emmy recognition . I’m looking forward to seeing how the clan deals with that cliffhanger

[@ATozz-1337]

Dude. Having Joe Walsh on set with Steven Colbert is surreal. Badass doesn't even begin to describe how awesome this is!

[@lokilani1717]

Kieran is on fire in this series! Perfect wardrobe also. Sweet! 👏👏💃

[@lokilani1717]

PS I would be laughing my arse off at myself, constantly , if I had a friend like Kieran. Love the quick wit. So funny. If you can’t laugh at yourself……👐🏽

[@Manfredo420]

Whoever casted succession was spot on.

[@AA-qb7ni]

Nice to see Roman make it on a talk show!!

[@SakiAjali.]

U know what’s crazy, when he came out I immediately was like… this looks like costume 😭😭

[@francanino6865]

Will be his year. An Emmy well deserved it.

[@cgill914]

Roman and Gerri 💘💘💘

[@johnhaxby306]

Kieran IS Roman, there is NO difference in him and the character, so he is nominated for awards for being himself, which is all good, congrats.

[@tyrellcobb4665]

He never leaves character because that's his character

[@DedricSilva]

From Fuller McCallister to Roman Roy. Makes me happy Kieran is doing great in acting and doing good like his brother.

[@freyjabrigid]

Love him so much. He’s incredible. Igby is one of my favorite movies.

[@anthonymervin4499]

Talking about hearing, fortunately Stephen's set is perfect for my good ear. He should have me on.

[@patrickk6331]

man the casting is spot on.

[@LilaJ27]

He is lucky it was just a drink 😂

[@katarinala]

he’s so charming gah

[@KaritKtana]

I just recently discovered that Kieran and J acted together on the same movie like 15 years ago, the cursed production "Margaret"

[@IanLeoMusic]

Kieran Culkin as Roman Roy is one of those perfectly casted actors

[@donhjoe2162]

He has talent. I see the next spiderman through their eyes.

[@Jena_McLean]

“Oooh, they’ve done scene work!”

[@katarinala]

I ADORE this man. One of my favorite men.

[@kritz31286]

Knowing what we know now about episode 3, Kieran was sitting on some major spoilers here!

[@pfpfmtcr]

I don’t think i can love him anymore than I already do

[@abrahamboniface6305]

I love him!

[@RatchetRalph]

Love me some Roman aka Kieran! He is genius.

[@jeffnobles214]

Walks on to life's been good being played by Joe Walsh without even a nod. Pure balls.

[@oh_poor_damaged_mepatrick1529]

Loved him as Euronymous in the Mayhem biopic Lords of chaos... totally not exactly what happened back then but still worth watching...

[@SanskarWagley]

Wasn’t that his brother?

[@__aaron__drums___]

Wait. What? Holy balls. Yeah, I have to go rewatch now haha

[@janyraortiz2050]

That is Rory Culkin.

[@NikAureli]

f**king hell i love him he's amazing

[@theastrozombie1031]

love that hes straight from set in costume but hes still like i gotta put something on my wrist i feel so naked without my 500 stolen and traded for bracelets

[@catherinequihuiz9691]

Kieran is so handsome.

[@MrDrezzy007]

House of the dragon followed by Succession followed by Westworld. HBO is on a roll.

[@kira-zk6op]

Sadly HBO canceled Westworld and pulled it from HBOMax too, Westworld also used to break records with the Emmys back in the day I don't understand how they can treat an HBO original with such a top tier cast so poorly.

[@romilrh]

I missed the beginning of Kieran's story when this aired, so the entire time he was telling it I didn't know if he was describing real life or a scene in the show. That's how close these actors are to their characters

[@nazu1333]

I literally love him

[@evezford]

Although I’m still jonesing for Jon Batiste , having Joe Walsh on is Genious!!!! Love it! Oh and great seeing Kieran 💜

[@aleks-33]

where is Jon?

[@yogaluna]

My absolute fav is Roman always ❤

[@joshrabatin]

"THANKS FOR STAYING UP SO LATE!" 🤣

[@3BuckHead]

Kieran is so cute😍

[@lnfreeman]

That is a great Gerri impression

[@BatmanHQYT]

Kieran is fucking hilarious. Always in Roman mode, love him

[@delrey874]

underrated actor

[@ABillSkarsgardLover]

I just LOVE HIM SO F MUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCH

[@itszaaaamzeh]

What a casual bleep at 3:17 I can't even tell what he said lol

[@jaredjds2011]

Kieran could easily play Peter Parker lol. He’s basically Toby Maguire’s stunt double 😂

[@DerekHoscorner]

Stephen Colbert Kieran culkin came straight succession awesomeness job interview

[@sunpoppa]

for sure

[@cmm4456]

Kieran is Roman, Roman is Kieran 😂 🤘

[@karlay455]

I like the show 👏🏻🙌🏻 great cast

[@JonnyDIY]

I loved his role in Home Alone 👍

[@_Amit_Sunil]

Lmao

[@sydneyblackmon5698]

that was his brother

[@gracejin9076]

this is super funny im dying

[@Upsallauniversity123]

Keiran is roman and roman is keiran

[@hobarihoya]

Love this guy

[@louisroberts9377]

The band playing "life's been good" was hilarious

[@sophiewilkinson2842]

I love how this is very clearly Roman Roy and not Kieran Culkin

[@MrVikingsandra]

Honestly...I had no idea he was such a good actor! I only know him as Macaulay's brother and remember him in Home Alone 😄 The guy's hilarious

[@susannahs8533]

Wait, he came to film this interview after filming season 4 episode 3?!?!?!

[@DanBrown96]

Such Tobey MacGuire vibes

[@nantia07]

"I've done some work with J" Kieran, you tease

[@kira-zk6op]

"They've done scene work, hmm” lmfao he's so funny and he knows about the Roman Gerri shippers!

[@turnipbestie]

THE J IMPRESSION FLAKSJASH

[@argoneonoble]

Wow, I didn't know a McCaulkin was still in Hollywood. That's great Kieran is doing so well!

[@Gottalocktfin]

the fact that he’s like roman irl is great 😭

[@穆天宁]

Now that we've seen the fourth episode, could the "joke about my old age" be Roman's line "I'm done helping old ladies across the street" when the siblings were talking about who should step up?

[@Just_my_opinion_23]

So basically he is Roman 😂😂

[@anthonyzingale]

I don’t know what Succession would be without KC. He’s such a hilarious stud lol. Pretty rare combo I feel

[@julienjrgensen3179]

such a rockstar love this guy

[@kira-zk6op]

“Rockstar moron” Roman Roy describing himself.