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

'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]

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

[@ClueSign]

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

[@cbojorquez]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@tiredfrog308 "emotional support greg(g)

[@straightasanarrow3648]

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]

Third person you mean?

[@zoe-iz6qv]

@@nicoleloves9483 they do speak in first person a lot

[@dimitra7628]

A lot of actors do, I love it

[@monumentalshots3556]

You can’t make a tomlette without breaking some greggs

[@markrowe6967]

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

[@alex-ss2wp]

sent 67 times in one evening

[@GMoretti-ux1pe]

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

[@mohaimenulislam8782]

67 times, can u imagine 🤣🤣

[@rini6]

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.

[@christinelee5676]

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

[@LeoFazio]

YES!

[@superchops5150]

Him walking through the fog as Darcy!

[@catwomaningotham]

You have bewitched me body and soul

[@laurareyes1389]

Mathew is the reason I'm watching this show

[@katihorse7317]

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

[@markrowe6967]

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

[@JeffsGoldblum]

what a quote… those two are endgame

[@mondoseguendo6113]

That was such a beautiful moment

[@lmp19791]

The only honest thing Tom's ever said

[@phoenixhandyman4597]

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

[@lrdsmz]

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

[@reginspg]

they are both so attractive in such a different way

[@analau25689]

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

[@eileeng5917]

so now they're doing couples photoshoots

[@DLSacks]

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]

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

[@mtiinei9459]

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

[@niremgucin]

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

[@marshaalison1569]

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

[@GodOfVictory501]

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

[@socrappyicoulddie]

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

[@tifking73]

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

[@angeltrainee]

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

[@siemprerm2763]

Its Nero and Sporus!

[@BelleMichele99]

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

[@rawan.jahjah]

Let’s face it: Greg is playing Nicholas.

[@mondoseguendo6113]

He’s playing himself

[@jam9859]

Sturdie birdie

[@jvallas]

Nicholas seems much more sure of himself.

[@smichelle65]

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

[@debitaradutta4376]

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.

[@JackHumphrey]

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

[@JB-tt6ct]

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

[@dimaxbarnes6425]

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

[@mcdiaz30519]

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]

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

[@mariajosem2487]

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

[@BScott7220]

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

[@snitox]

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

[@kuroroedamame]

4:20 the ship sail itself lollll

[@deadbutworking]

Macfayden is a beauty

[@mikecantreed]

These guys have such incredible chemistry. Both brilliant actors

[@juliacamposfrasao1048]

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

[@manicholls1967]

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

[@LucySoo1]

😂😂😂

[@laurenhughes5855]

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

[@beas.5629]

"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]

never beating the allegations

[@badmiracle]

and i’m grateful

[@mtiinei9459]

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

[@zjktz7782]

That’s how he gets women

[@rebeccaelliott9770]

Brilliant tv duo. Just brilliant chemistry y

[@violettravilla4850]

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

[@merely_aida]

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

[@jasonnightingale644]

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

[@dietzanator]

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

[@papl20]

I've been saying that for the longest time!

[@ClueSign]

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

[@nicolevollmer2749]

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

[@heftyfunseeker9987]

They need their own spinoff show

[@akod8110]

Nicholas's dancing is doing something to me.

[@karenshurley4793]

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

[@sudevsen]

He's Sporus

[@snowset675]

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!

[@michaelmuldowney8]

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

[@vercharles9198]

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

[@kaycook5031]

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. \

[@intone72]

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

[@jules180]

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

[@mariapan3699]

😂

[@an-qo6by]

lmaoao

[@an-qo6by]

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

[@cgill914]

Personally, same 😂😅

[@oreooreo101]

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

[@george7404]

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

[@cerena]

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

[@ThatsJustMyBabyDaddy]

They totally belong together. ❤️

[@nine8598]

something very lgbt is going on

[@NewYasmine-nl9jq]

LMFAO

[@HS2ND]

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

[@tifking73]

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

[@AndreiLucaa]

one of the best combo in TV history.

[@foxmotif]

tom where the hell have you been loca

[@Artytanium]

OK but Nicholas is slaying that pink/purple jacket

[@cutieboychase]

Cringe.

[@johnnyb9218]

The bromance is offscreen as well. Nice.

[@ilovecomplicated9018]

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

[@MrSupraman15]

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

[@dietzanator]

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]

@varun prasad well we're only custodians after all

[@spiralations7304]

So facts

[@pinkchilldivestmentor]

Hahaha that slow mo lip to the finger

[@kevinberger3501]

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

[@LC-fx2lo]

I needed this. Thank you.

[@deuteragonist1078]

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

[@suly3243]

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

[@KartikeyaDutta]

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

[@jillmeredith2012]

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

[@89DerChristian]

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

[@thelivdiaries8917]

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

[@lillard831]

love that movie

[@juhilla749]

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.

[@martincolomaarmas8496]

Nic teasing the season's ending at 5:27

[@aglayapiano]

My two favorite characters. This show is so good!

[@PetterNe]

Tom > all.

[@reginas97]

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

[@kerryz966]

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]

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

[@KK-ku2sh]

Same here! -Kerrie

[@FherArmas]

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

[@emilygarcia8893]

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

[@ReadingK10]

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

[@zeedickins9471]

i want these two so bad its unreal

[@3lil0rd82]

Thank you for this

[@maggiem22]

love my tall boys

[@lauriesica]

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

[@justvideosify]

HAHAHA accurate comment.

[@kookook97]

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

[@mohaimenulislam8782]

So much tallness in one frame 😲😲

[@TheCountryMouse]

Matthew has really beautiful eyes.... 😊

[@princedakkar2251]

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

[@jvallas]

Actors

[@lulugoulart5014]

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

[@aziraphalianfangirl]

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

[@merrywalsh2809]

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

[@_Amilio_]

These 2 could have their own spinoff

[@susanklein7448]

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

[@all1nerd377]

Nero and Sporus, ultimate power couple.

[@papl20]

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.

[@beckyf1890]

Tom and Greg are my OTP. 😍

[@jobaltimore5212]

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

[@lizsutherland2707]

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

[@TobleroneCraft]

This show is amazing and these characters are phenomenal

[@milesgentry850]

Love these actors❤️

[@sabrinaevans8746]

I love these two together!

[@robertdepesci3418]

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

[@sukipukii]

Ah, Mr. Darcy

[@mads72791]

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

[@Lolathebluesmartie]

Both lovely guys

[@sonnyblacktr24]

Nicholas rocking that GTA Vice City shirt like a champ!

[@lucapellari5985]

Me apaixonei perdidamente por Matthew por causa de Mr. Darcy, de Orgulho e Preconceito: seu enorme talento, sua altura e elegância, sua voz, seu sotaque, seus olhos, suas mãos e como ele as mexe quando fala, sua risada e os "barulhinhos" que às vezes faz com a boca quando fala. Ele é tudo para mim e por causa dele estou solteira, não aceito menos que um Darcy. Torço por Tom e acho que Matthew é terrivelmente subestimado; há atores menores que ele e que têm mais reconhecimento. Você enfeitiçou meu corpo e alma e eu o amo, eu o amo, eu o amo. Kisses from Brazil. 🇧🇷

[@ariamas8045]

Wow kkkk

[@LucySoo1]

Blimey

[@Bk2229]

caraca hein filha kkkjjkkkj a declaração

[@dorime5018]

Mds, sei como é isso kk

[@JaviEnding]

The fact that Tom isn’t American broke my heart 😄 he reminds me so much of the typical American tourist I see around here.

[@nanettetabuac8664]

Cant wait for season 4