Kieran Culkin Ranks Every 'Succession' Character From Good to Evil | Explain This | Esquire

[@Calibur1980]

I like how Kieran Culkin is just basically Roman Roy after he’s gotten the therapy he needs.

[@lillard831]

😂😂

[@Fidozo15]

I'm fully convinced that he's hardly acting... And trust me, I love Roman Roy

[@henriklennartsson1479]

I legitimately laughed out loud. Bravo!

[@ThatGardener]

Vice versa

[@deancreate]

A lot of actors are like that, haha. But Kieran is perfect for the role, yes.

[@palakshijagetiya6135]

Kieran naming Connor as the most evil character is the most Roman thing ever

[@assianeu197]

Well didn't he lock him into the dog's cage when he was a kid?

[@sambelyea678]

@@assianeu197 that was Kendall

[@jacobteixeira2551]

@@assianeu197he liked it

[@joygimbel7760]

He isn’t wrong though

[@Junksaint]

Wasn't he interested in politics from a very young age?

[@timothytorigian7932]

I've always thought of Connor as too dumb to be evil, but he's totally right.

[@blorblol]

And he wants to be president. lol

[@kraye826]

you CAN be both dumb and evil! shocker!

[@Dani-rz8dj]

Yeah he’s essentially trump lol

[@Lin-rs9pw]

I feel like people think sort-of the same thing about greg, but greg is a two-faced social climber, and from what I've seen has the least moral principles of all of them. he's nervous, insecure and a pushover (and maybe the most relatable to viewers due to his position), but it's always about saving himself. tom is similar, but actually seems to have some values/feelings, and puts others first occasionally (like the favour he did for greg). imo connor is a kind of contrarian choice, he definitely seems like some kind of vulnerable narcissist type, but he's not worse than greg and logan. the willa situation is incredibly common (just on a different scale), it's like most other transactional relationships. logan is an abusive tyrant type, lol. roman and kendall seem the most human, and would likely be pretty normal if they weren't who they are. frank and gerri are also chill

[@freedomm]

@@Lin-rs9pw Replace Greg with Tom and it's essentially the same thing. The only person Tom doesn't defer to is Greg.

[@originaozz]

I've never thought too much into Connor's evilness until now. That did sound f*cking terrifying though!

[@therogue1542]

Yeah he kinda sounds like the beast in beauty and the beast

[@reshirman]

ok but he was also interested in politics from a very young age

[@deliriumtremens940]

Connor also has fantasies about being the autocratic ruler of a Mad Max dystopia in which he owns all the water. It seems naively kooky at first but in reality that is terrifyingly sociopathic.

[@Georgina-lv9bt]

Um he's not keeping her prisoner...she can leave at any time.

[@zanderaw]

It's nonsense, Willa was a perfectly willing participant. What is true is that Connor Roy was interested in politics from a young age.

[@janoskis2725]

"Yeah, okay, well, thanks for whatevering and I hope it wasn't too boring and blah blah blah and stuff stuff and bye, whatever." is the best sign-off I've ever heard from anyone.

[@PrettyNicca]

SO very Roman 🤣

[@Bailark]

Poetic, ironic insouciance.

[@GeekLevelAsian]

Watching Roman talk about the film history of Kieran Culkin was an unexpected but appreciated episode of Succession

[@daniellerogers6045]

How did I miss that? What season and episode?

[@biobagholder8081]

@@daniellerogers6045 bud, its this video

[@daniellerogers6045]

@@biobagholder8081 bahaha...wow.

[@marianparker4321]

kieran really is just a non-evil roman

[@alpha0xide9]

Roman isn't evil either

[@kar12894]

@@alpha0xide9 a guy who gets off on other people's humiliations is low key evil

[@alpha0xide9]

@@kar12894 fair enough... that's everyone watching cringe videos I guess. Roman is a completely traumatized kid, more than anything

[@kar12894]

@@alpha0xide9 so are a lot of pedophiles

[@erinm9445]

@@alpha0xide9 Most evil people are evil because they're traumatized. They're still evil.

[@braesub]

"Kieran Culkin ranks every succession character" *ranks one character*

[@fluff975]

thank you; wish more people pointed that out

[@alpha0xide9]

Someone edited out nine

[@garbage94]

It was a nice interview, but because of that clickbait title it deserves a thumb down

[@winthorpetrois]

Exactly. Thumbs down.

[@spacekitt.n]

you watched it though didnt you

[@jillianrayca3499]

It's so interesting how each of the actors that play the Roy siblings are on record saying that their character is the most like Logan

[@theegreatbrain]

And hilarious. Still fighting for the throne

[@JamieBarrington]

Everyone wants to be the eldest

[@AA-qb7ni]

I'm gonna miss this show so much!! Such a talented cast.

[@mrmagoozle]

Spin off is happening

[@rixatrix]

I fear if Connor drops below 1%, he may become a laughing stock.

[@puremadness]

uhhh, isn’t one the lowest number?

[@spooksboots]

There's decimals

[@josecortez1986]

Laughed to hard at this thread. Lmao

[@lifesabeachnyc8568]

Definitely need to dump another 100 mill to make sure that doesn’t happen…..

[@MrVisde]

No one will take him seriously as a candidate unless he’s married.

[@BlockyNinjaVidz]

I love that he was sent the script to read for Greg😂

[@assianeu197]

And he wouldave nailed it too!!

[@clementinedewitt9022]

“Refuses to get into drama…ehh nah I’ll get in” 😂

[@rizzi.t]

MY FAVORITE

[@jeremiahcherry5283]

I am so impressed with his acting skills. Really noticing him in succession, I truly hope I see him in more dramatic work.

[@WindyTrousers]

I wish his part in Fargo had lasted longer but... He was given a generally meaty role that puts things in motion but *spoiler alert* he doesn't last long.

[@jazpes.u5875]

acting skills where? he is just him, he is not acting.

[@DeeTeaDee]

It’s just confidence. I dont see much acting. He is just projecting and he has an onscreen charisma that works Its like jack nicholson or deniro . The cameras just pick up on charisma. It CARRIES thru. After seeing Culkin talk for the first time here…..I know now how little acting he is doing. We just like HIM and his nuanced offbeat personality. The script and story is doing the rest

[@borbalakonyves5748]

I love the fact that Kieran improvised the flirtatious attitude with Gerri! I wonder where else are improvised sentences in the series!!! PLs let us know more secrets!

[@mariacelesteromero7618]

I’m dying with that one!!!

[@Toxodos]

his comedic timing was always perfect

[@evar1104]

He's totally right about Connor.

[@Georgina-lv9bt]

Um no. He isnt keeping her prisoner.

[@obscurum6]

​@@Georgina-lv9bt He is using coercion. She has convinced herself it is a real relationship but he owns her

[@Georgina-lv9bt]

@@obscurum6 what? are you even watching the show? She has never convinced herself of anything, she is in it for the money and heknows it. Theyre both cool with it,

[@bfrglm]

@@obscurum6 jesus that was the worse take i ever seen about this show

[@omg9261]

Agree, I loved his commentary. So true and so deep. He is a very intelligent man.

[@cgm530]

i want his full ranking now omg

[@Standardhumanbeing]

“Refuses to get into drama….. nah I’ll get in”

[@rararaaaraya]

not asking him about scott pilgrim vs the world is a crime

[@daniellerogers6045]

I second that!

[@spideyxalmighty695]

Right? I was waiting for them to ask about* the greatest movie ever

[@mylesaye]

right!! i was hoping he'd bring it up when they talked about michael cera

[@greg_nicholls]

That outro was the most Roman Roy thing. Ever..

[@faherty87]

I could listen to him talk for days. Such a cool guy and seemingly effortlessly funny

[@angelcitystudio]

I love every single one of the Culkins. They are just the coolest kids ever.

[@agustina4843]

I love the way he expresses himself, his gestures, his way of speaking

[@YazielEsquivel23]

I would love to go out for a beer with this guy, the way he tells stories is so interesting, and it is true, working since he was 6 years old yet never found tough actors to work with, impressive.

[@TimmyGMusic]

He is so much like Roman in his mannerisms that when first watching the series I initially thought "well, he's not really acting, is he"? However, his acting in the final season is incredibly deep and moving - BRILLIANT acting. And his one liners throughout the series are the best

[@jaymothman]

literally can't imagine any other actor as Roman

[@yoohootube]

i'm a bit disturbed the quiz said Shiv "avoids drama" lol

[@rooster3300]

hes SO right about connor and about why kendall and shiv would make bad successors....

[@anzioc]

i'm really attracted to him

[@goodforyoursoul133]

aren't we all

[@Artytanium]

We all are 🥵

[@carrisagrace1]

I’m really happy I’m not the only one everyone looks at me like WUT

[@mckenzieraynor8436]

Me too girl

[@daniellerogers6045]

Me 8 or whatever blah blah and stuff

[@ryleycollins7509]

so crazy to see Roman’s mannerisms in hum haha

[@missdee4927]

Met him and he's super cool and down to earth in person. Wayyy nicer than Roman.

[@boopsbucket]

Thanks for whatevering.

[@gaelgarciabarchive]

just watched Father of the Bride 2 the other day so I’m so glad he discussed something about the first one here! He was so adorable

[@remytherat2175]

imagine kieran as greg 💀💀 that’s actually like unfathomable to me now LOL

[@erynhales3545]

I wish they had brought up Igby Goes Down (2002) ! Loved him in that - fantastic cast too.

[@chrisedward1679]

I wish he mentioned Igby Goes Down, that's my favorite project he was apart of

[@capo328]

I thought the same

[@harrietmcclouddd]

right!! so underrated

[@nyancat6322]

100%

[@Bumbaclartios]

“I can’t grow a mustache” has a mustache like right now

[@daniellerogers6045]

He's so handsome & quick witted. Loved him since Igby Goes Down. 💚

[@melonball9927]

kieran should have considered that connor roy has been interested in politics from a very young age

[@mariacelesteromero7618]

Jajajajajajaja

[@thomaswschaller]

Miss this show already! I see that Kieran's rocking the same Rolex as Roman... Yep. That tracks.

[@Lildrummerboy50]

protect this man at all cost

[@freyss9]

not talking about wallace wells is a crime honestly

[@falseidol1321]

This guy is amazing thank you for succession 💯🙌

[@PutzsPalace]

Warms my heart about Steve Martin. The man.

[@jamess.6767]

We all know that the prequel to succession is Ferris Bueller’s Day Off -- where Cameron tried to defy his dad.

[@ghalikabbaj8861]

Connor Roy was interested in Politics from a very young age.

[@irmacello]

This man is totally AWESOME. I am fond of him! ❤

[@shaqtaku]

Kieran doesn't look he's 40, he looks 25

[@The_Tortoise_and_the_Hare]

no but he looks 30

[@thedeparted1991]

Connor is evil because he doesn't need love.

[@scandelooch]

❤❤❤ I would watch a Succession spin-off called "Roman"

[@jgarofalo8813]

Him and Gerri start their own business.

[@dysfunctionalisme]

OK but why is no one talking about Kieran being the one that started Rome and Gerri storyline because he's always being flirty with her 😂😂😂

[@mariacelesteromero7618]

That’s is so amazing !!!

[@JamieBarrington]

I normally have no interest in the Emmy's, but I was fully invested after watching Kieran's performance in S4 of Succession. Was genuinely proud of him when he won. I guess he's now the number one boy

[@martino5742]

John Candy goated as a comedic actor and as a human

[@avery.e.e]

this is the least bracelets i've ever seen kieran culkin wear

[@bengrimm3700]

If they reboot Iron Man, this is the guy.

[@BryanAllenSmith]

Ohhh yes!!!

[@onebourbononescotch]

I loved the intrractions between Roman and Jerri so much!!

[@mariacelesteromero7618]

Loved it !!

[@micmaliss]

Connor and Gerri are the two scariest on the show. Why? They hide their evil very well.

[@LettuceHasFun]

I love his description of Michael cera

[@mariatxxxc]

I love this guy since Scott Pilgrim, he killed it there

[@DSPHistoricalSociety]

Why is Kieran Culkin so underrated?

[@justinjones2601]

“Thanks for whatevering, and I hope I wasn’t too boring, and blah blah, and stuff stuff. Bye, whatever.”

[@DarrenMansell]

What an incredibly engaging guy

[@stargirljules]

I can watch him talk all day

[@mia-solace]

srsly starting to crush on him

[@JuMiMi86]

Huge Kieran fan 🙌🏾☺️

[@joandolliedoyle775]

Dr Ramani on her KZbin channel looks at the narcissism of each of the characters, well worth checking out.

[@The_Tortoise_and_the_Hare]

oh! I didn't know, but I don't wanna hear her talk bad about Roman though, but the others okay fine

[@scrainbow1234]

“and bye whatever” is extraordinarily roman-coded

[@eaglewinnings8003]

I completely agree that Roman would’ve been the best successor. -Kendall is an addict and relapses constantly. No one in that position can run a business this large successfully. - Shiv wasn’t involved in the business for what? The first 30 years of her life? When she doesn’t feel like it there’s a couple episodes where she just doesn’t show up. - Conor will be President of the country soon so he’s not taking a demotion. - Roman is the only who shows up to work rain, shine, sleet or snow. Notice how he never “calls in”. He doesn’t have any vices that wouldn’t allow him to be at his best on a daily basis and he understands the business. In the first couple seasons he’s actually the one making things happen and helps Kendall close a deal. Unfortunately according to Jeremy Strong Roman’s final scene where he’s at a bar and order’s Gerri’s favorite drink (a martini) was put in there to portray Roman spiraling into alcoholism now that he’s lost Waystar Royco (which means he lost any little bit of accountability in life he had left) and that along with his terrible behavior towards her means he’s lost Gerri, who, in a sick, Freudian type of way played the role of the mother he never had. Now he’s a billionaire that has no children, who no one actually cares about and nothing to hold him accountable. What could possibly go wrong?

[@mitchdykema5182]

"blah blah blah and stuff stuff" hahaha that may as well have been a Roman quote! 😂🤣

[@dimmerslag5305]

I thought talking fast was a character trait of Roman Roy. Guess its Kieran's😅

[@steeven23]

I think Kieran is like now my favourite actor?

[@INTJ91]

Watch an interview with Rory Culkin, Kieran’s little brother - they both have identical hand movements when talking 😂

[@Atimix1]

Kieran’s light-heartedness saved succession from being heartless and corporate.

[@buddy605]

My top 10 favourite colours are: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 yellow

[@delrey874]

He's such great actor.

[@marianagil7493]

como pode um homem desses ser tão gracinha

[@SusanB16]

love him

[@nellurban7826]

he looks like freddie prinze jr

[@lauren681]

He's so gorgeous!!

[@jstenhouse22]

Roman is the best character IMO because of his performance

[@TheJayneharper]

this man is adorable

[@tonnaboy10]

I really liked the bit where he ranked all the characters

[@CBoapinta]

Annoying clickbait title. (He did NOT rank every character, he only ranked one character.)

[@darkgate33]

Kieran unintentionally roasted my mustache…

[@magzdilluh]

Kieran is Roman after being given a Snickers bar

[@methaphisic]

Every time I look at Kieran Culkin’s face I cannot stop thinking about an alternative universe where ‘Howard the Duck’ had several sequels and ended up having an much needed revamp in the 2020s with him as the new protagonist.

[@hollymc33]

why the clickbait title

[@winters_reflection]

well I clicked on it and watched tbf so it did its job

[@hollymc33]

@@winters_reflection yeah i mean sure i’m just mad they blatantly lied lol

[@jtgd]

“I can’t grow a mustache” says the guy with a goatee

[@TheDyingPlant]

saying he is most like logan was such a roman move

[@bathildabugshot6175]

Kieran was born to play Roman, and I’m sure that there are a lot of Romans in the rich world

[@NomadSundown]

love this thank you 💛

[@shamz5722]

I love him so much🤣💕

[@winalautner]

He is amazing as Roman ❤

[@PeterHSPeter]

I miss Roman in my life

[@Bellatrux13]

"Gerry-mom-friend" I died.

[@emiliozorrilla5188]

Very similar to Mike Patton without moutache

[@berkeleybernie]

He may be "American" but that entertaining twinkling gift of gab is the Irish in him.

[@PaperMario64]

He’s my friend in my head.

[@H43N]

cant believe he didnt talk about igby