Kieran Culkin (Roman Roy) Funeral Scene on SUCCESSION - So he's definitely winning an Emmy, right?

Kieran Culkin (Roman Roy) Funeral Scene on SUCCESSION - So he's definitely winning an Emmy, right?
from the episode -- "Church and State" - season 4, episode 9
"The Roys arrive at Logan's funeral amidst street protests that have broken out following the announcement of Mencken's win. Shiv advises Matsson to publicize his bogus subscriber counts in India while the news cycle is occupied with the election and tells her brothers about her pregnancy. Ewan gives a charged eulogy lending insight into Logan's troubled childhood while condemning his brother's actions. Roman is unable to perform his speech and breaks down crying, prompting Kendall to give one in his place. Shiv brokers a deal between Matsson and Mencken to allow the GoJo deal to go through in exchange for naming an American CEO, which she hopes will be her. Upon learning this, Kendall enlists Roman and Hugo to join him against Shiv at the final board vote on the acquisition. Roman, overwhelmed with the funeral and ashamed at letting his deal with Mencken backfire, walks into a crowd of protesters and gets beaten."
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[@clemellis8340]

that mf did not pre-grieve

[@Simon.K7885]

LMAO

[@louievasquez4474]

Hahahaha

[@KittyPieVibes]

The pre-grieve was such a good Chekovs gun, as soon as I saw Roman acting so nonchalant after his fathers death I knew he was going to have the biggest breakdown. You can’t bottle this stuff up!

[@kingrocky7519]

The saddest part about this is it’s implied Roman was the most physically abused out of the siblings. And despite all that, he was the one who stood by Logan the most and always sought his approval.

[@kensearle4451]

Often the way with people being abused; they get kicked so much, they think that standing by their abuser will somehow win their approval, rather than cementing their place as the dog to be kicked.

[@dezchocofondue]

This makes it even sadder, like; he fought so hard for approval but hid it most of the time. And the fact that despite him not liking his father for what he’s done, he still clings onto that approval he wanted from him

[@amystuckey5900]

I can relate and this was heartbreaking! Real.. great acting! As an abused child your reaction at the funeral is spot on

[@jr5925]

@@kensearle4451I don’t think it helps that Roman is the least able.

[@andylymbo]

Yep, Stockholm Syndrome to the extreme.

[@margarethmichelina5146]

The fact Caroline as Roman's *own* mother didn't even comfort her son and just sitting there and watching. Even Connor who is his half brother comforted him.

[@vmusket5464]

She's clearly crying at 1:44 because she feels for her son. It's true that she's a cold distant mother for all of them but Logan took them away from Caroline early on so a connection like that never developed properly. You are right, though; ideally she should have gone up. But how many times did she really get to hold Roman in his life?

[@MusicManiac-vw8nd]

This is the scene that won him an Emmy

[@louievasquez4474]

This scene is exactly how I was on the first day of my dad’s funeral. I didn’t show any emotion when I was told he passed and was blank the whole time until I walked in and saw him laying in the coffin.. it’s like you get punched in the face. I’m so glad he got the Emmy! He deserved it.

[@meganspencer805]

I’m so sorry for your loss. We just low key spread my dad’s ashes but at the end when he goes out to the riots just to feel ~something~ … of man, did I feel that. It was fresh off the loss of my dad and so so hard to watch.

[@mirdja83]

Oh my lord, that gentle little sob that comes out of him. How he protects himself with his hands as he was afraid he would be beaten. My heart 😓

[@WaitWhatWho]

First episode: "oh they got Macaulay Culkins brother in this? Hell be the fun comic relief but probably not much else"

[@kevinblue1976]

Right I thought the same thing 😂 like yeah this will be a funny show and now half the cast has won awards 😂

[@dezchocofondue]

Kieran most DEFINITELY deserves an Emmy for this in the future. If he doesn’t get it this year or next, im genuinely appalled because he nails the voice break, the holding back tears, the shaking, the guilt, the shame, the shaking, and confusion. I don’t think Ive ever see a scene where someone breaks down in a silent way and this is an accurate representation in my opinion. The confusion and shame is absolutely astounding in this scene. He knows what to say, he’s just stressed in the moment. The shame he probably feels from people just looking at him, resulting in him calling himself “stupid” cause people are judging. And on top of that, the guilt of not gaining approval and comfort that hits hard for him, that also evolves into not knowing how to reflect on things as seen here. I am barely into the 1st season but this is just my interpretation. This is an absolutely great performance. Kieran Culkin, the man that you are. Edit: Macfadyen, Culkin AND Snook have won the golden globe awards of 2024!! Aswell as the show itself, 2024 IS THEIR YEAR LET’S GO!!

[@williammccormick984]

Hey! Guess what?!!!!

[@vadimseleznev3231]

He won♡

[@berizont]

you're barely into the first season and still watching a scene from the penultimate episode of the whole series? welp..to each his own I guess..

[@dezchocofondue]

@@berizont yeah😭😭 I was already spoiled before I got into it but I’m still choosing to watch it. Logan was already on his way to death anyways

[@jpreach383]

Came here, from the emmy win. Having lost someone close, you understand the reality of his acting. Looking forward to seeing more from him in the future.

[@alexissandusky]

I know a lot of people feel Roman is an enigmatic character but I always thought he was perfectly displayed through his behavior. He masterfully showed what an abused child grows into.The stunted childlike featured to the inappropriate outbursts before perceived confrontation. The over fixation with appearance eluding to a visible discomfort in his own skin. His inability to accept positive intimacy and constantly being on guard and testing boundaries. Yet this scene still caught me off guard. It’s a very powerful scene of someone suffering with major disfunction. I’m very happy Kieran crafted a character so well and is being recognized for his dedication and talent. I’m excited to see more of his work in the future.

[@suungirl128]

I have never watched this show in my life, but this scene (I looked it up here after hearing about it on twitter btw) brought tears to my eyes. I agree with the title of this video, Kieran deserves the Emmy for sure

[@sandraherrera6832]

He got a golden globe❤

[@mandalorluekrem96]

At my grandfather's funeral, my youngest aunt had the same reaction as Roman. This scene absolutely shook me when I watched it. Because i saw this scene in real life. The death of the father is always difficult for the youngest sibling in the family.

[@halimdyfan5554]

Good point but Shiv is actually the youngest

[@mandalorluekrem96]

@@halimdyfan5554 Yes you right. But definitely Rome acts like he’s the youngest 😄 Shiv is WAY MORE mature than Rome.

[@beccarind4854]

Well deserved win last night. You are absolutely incredible Kieran and I’m so proud of you!!

[@alohaarianna]

I remember when I watched this episode, I had to keep pausing it because it was so well acted that it made me so sad.

[@vanesabustamante6194]

The fact that this kids had to clearly raise each other because their mother was a piece of shit and their father was a worst piece of shit. The fact that Roman says come here to Kendall and his siblings and not his mother SPEAKS A LOT

[@capnbug]

With all the build up this scene was so perfect

[@micheleosullivan3122]

Honestly forgot that this was a TV show and not real. That’s how incredible this performance is. Even if he were to never win any awards ever for this, he’d forever have the respect of anyone who’s seen this.

[@xDeadlyWarriorX]

I never watched this, don't where it's from but I did get emotional. Like. What an acting man, holy f... Dude deserved his Golden Globe, for sure.

[@joshuacaceres9960]

We can all play rough when they tell us, that a member of our family dies. But when you see that coffin... And you know that person is there and you will never see them again, you just want them to come out of that coffin and everything will be normal again. I understand Roman when he saw the coffin, because it was me when I saw my grandma's coffin, I didn't even see her in it, I only saw the coffin and I couldn't bear the tears.

[@YankeesFan0620]

Don’t know about an Emmy, but he just won a Golden Globe!!

[@sexyholly20]

Now he's got an Emmy too ❤❤❤

[@oke8]

He did indeed win an emmy for this.

[@elyy0345]

*golden globe

[@oke8]

​@@elyy0345 my bad

[@gabriellemendes537]

​@@oke8 you're correct now lol

[@usagithebunny]

Caroline -literally the mother of Roman’s-is sitting there like she’s watching a dramatic turkish soap opera scene😂😂😂

[@JorgeOrtizIII]

Your 2024 Best Actor in a Drama Series! Take a Bow, Kieran Culkin!

[@313Nadir]

Morgan Freeman's voice: Roman had in fact not pre-grieved

[@ignaciodiaz919]

This is definitely one of the best performances I've ever seen in any TV show or movie

[@MyNameIsKayser]

The reaction i had to this scene was similar to the one i had when Connor reacts to Logan's death. "He didn't even liked me", it was at first darkly funny, but my grin turn into a depressive frown. That's the effect this show has in a nutshell. Making you at first snicker over this character's misery to then have a flick of raw empathy, even when you know that those people are awful.

[@thereyofwater]

What an accurate title holy shit.

[@sexyholly20]

Golden Globe AND emmy 2024 you are exceptional Kieral🎉🎉🎉

[@jamaljames9331]

As much as I hate Roman, this scene really hit hard and deep and I really felt bad for him. It's really disgusting how there are people who shame you for grieving and having an emotional breakdown over losing a relative (significantly one of your parents)! Fuck Karl!

[@chrisbrock9233]

Emmy winner performance when I watched it live. Perfection

[@muhammadzakariaumar9254]

Kiran Culkin deserves an Oscar

[@anderroc]

Great character. Superb!!!

[@delorasledge2492]

Great scene

[@milosmilosmilos]

Emmy well deserved.

[@Ojos.juntos]

Yup, he did

[@MoonWalkster]

macaulay who? he nailed that panic attack so realistically it deserves an emmy apperantly the real talent was the bed wetter all along 😉

[@venivichi57]

You must really be the dumb fuck of the family gatherings right?

[@lugie69]

I know its fictional. I know we aren't getting another season. All I want is hope. HOPE. That this fictional character will be alright in the future. I don't know what that last look at the martini glass meant in the finale but I hope it means he'll move on.

[@Peach-dh9pe]

So guys i don't think he pre grieved

[@baldiandevadra566]

he is win🎉

[@jerber76]

So true😢

[@WAIT4GOD]

This performance is definitely worthy of an Emmy and he had had me bawling. What I did not get is why the writers wrote "Is he in there, can we get him out?", he's not 3, he's a full grown man, he knows that dead bodies go in caskets and you don't get them out, what were they thinking?

[@janehollander3843]

He reverted back to a child who was severely abused.

[@polednice5653]

people tend to act illogical while in severe distress. they often say things that don't make any sense because their brains are struggling to understand the situation and send out scrambled thoughts.

[@mimik222]

I’ve never seen this show, I’ve seen this clip from an edit on tiktok 💀 But why are the other funeral goers so judgmental 😭 they’re looking at him crazy

[@LeadSwitchKick]

Hard to explain in one YT comment. Watch the show!

[@Adam.1.9.9.2]

Best to watch the show to understand, I believe it’s because they think he should act stoic and should be more like his father, and to see him break down the people there think that makes him weak

[@KittyPieVibes]

They’re a bunch of rich assholes who care about nothing more than lining their pockets

[@somanytakennames]

Because they’re arseholes who are incapable of empathy. Like most people in their world.

[@omg9261]

They are cynical people and definetely are not his friends. It's a show about businesmen and politicians, and this funeral is more of a public event. They don't care about feelings, they just see that the supposed successor can't control himself as his position requires. He displays normal human emotions, but for them it means he is weak and unable to act though under pressure.

[@iJazzLots]

Lmao yup

[@veggieprod]

L😂

[@veggieprod]

I agree dog😂😂😂😂

[@veggieprod]

Yoooo😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@veggieprod]

That’s wills❤❤❤❤

[@veggieprod]

*wild❤❤❤😂😂😂😂

[@williammccormick984]

That shot at 1:47 is so devastating. Every second of this show was a miracle.