What Happens Between Roman And Gerri In "Succession" Season 3? The Cast Weighs In

[@JeffreyGillespie]

Roman and Gerri was such a genius writing move. I love that they flipped the script like that from the usual older man/younger woman game.

[@guts-7210]

Ehhh, maybe but it's getting stale. Kind of always was stale. There's really not much revolutionary about that relationship.

[@wowie-zowie5176]

@@guts-7210 the last episode really gave it the climax it needed.

[@toneluy8343]

@@guts-7210 if its not revolutionary, can you point to any other tv/movie examples of a younger man being in love with a significantly older woman?

[@chickenisindeedmystyle7316]

None. Usually pedophilic ones, this was the only one that was ok (that I can think of)

[@wowie-zowie5176]

@@toneluy8343 really? you've never heard of Harold and Maude??

[@JustSomeCanadianGuy]

You see 50 characters like Gerri a year on TV and they’re usually so disposable. But something about her on this show, she’s just awesome.

[@never152]

Yeah totally.

[@rhllnm]

@@never152 J. is hot, true!

[@carlvallin7969]

I mean like Romulus said in the 2nd episode, she's a stone cold killer bitch, but she also has a soft side, that's her appeal.

[@kira-zk6op]

@@carlvallin7969 And he meant in the best possible way.

[@b-dub6865]

I think something might be going on between them for real. Hey, the Culkins aren’t squares.

[@samanthasummers9664]

Alan Ruck is the perfect Connor. I love that story of his getting the part.

[@iamsheep]

His character is basically the same from Ferris Bueller, but it’s 30 years later and his father is a lot richer

[@bluejadeblue]

"J's hot" so true kieran

[@ElizabethScottStress]

Seriously! I love that he said it, too!

[@playlistkiddo5654]

One of the best "freebies" was in Tern Haven. After Shiv blurted out she was the successor and the dinner was over and everyone else left; they kept the cameras rolling and Brian Cox and Sarah Snook improvised the scene where he just tapped against his class and both of them looked at each other. That was such a good scene.

[@BatmanHQYT]

Kieran is definitely still in character during this interview.

[@benmeister4]

That’s just who he is

[@jackiebanks5040]

@@benmeister4 yup. Another RDJ. Just playing himself

[@psa921416]

@@jackiebanks5040 lol he wishes

[@kira-zk6op]

@@psa921416 Kieran could play Iron Man but RDJ could never play Roman Roy.

[@psa921416]

@@kira-zk6op i disagree

[@asmita9789]

The theme music of Succession is just woowww..

[@karissab1945]

It’s my ringtone

[@incharak1927]

@@karissab1945 same

[@asmita9789]

@@karissab1945 sammeeee 😂

[@applemusic751]

@@karissab1945 now it finna be mine

[@kierydarling]

I love it, too!

[@wendydabee]

I've always enjoyed Kieran in anything he's ever done but the more I see him as himself the more I like him. He seems like a truly hilarious and cool dude, like the kind of guy that everyone wants to have as a friend. Quite the cool cast!

[@wompwomp467]

u should listen to his interview on fresh air!!

[@SuperKhansae]

Am I the only one sensing some genuine chemistry between Kieran and J-smith cameron?

[@eliza6971]

100% and I am HERE for it!

[@iMightyElephant]

bro they literally generated an entire plotline cuz they checked out eachother's asses and flirted often. of course there's chemistry

[@phosphenevision]

Apparently they've known each other for a number of years and have worked together before and with each other's family members as well

[@TheRalouch]

Did you not watch the interview?

[@kira-zk6op]

@@phosphenevision I love how their spouses are totally cool with Kieran and J flirting and kissing on the lips too! You can tell they've all known each other for a long time and there's trust.

[@jones2277]

i love the relationships between Gerri and Roman and Tom and Greg. Brilliant odd couples with lots of exciting and unpredictable energy.

[@valeyard6650]

…to which I would add, Connor Roy was interested in politics from a very young age.

[@maryamnelson8063]

lolll Brilliant!

[@leighfletcher4101]

👏👏👏

[@ramaos8542]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Jayzone702]

Honestly Tom and Greg is my favorite relationship on the show 😂

[@emilygarcia8893]

I was waiting for this!

[@beccabattalio]

Alan Ruck is and has been such a great actor. I'm so glad he got the part of Connor.

[@mustseenow991]

Conner was the rich kid in Ferris Bruellers day off. He was actually Conner Roy.

[@blakethompson]

Cameron and his dad had issues back then too.

[@andythompson7450]

He’s also on Keanu’s Speed bus !

[@chrisbriseno499]

He was also assistant to the deputy mayor Michael J Fox in Spin City

[@mooominpapa]

HE'S CAMERON? Oh my God I didn't recognize him at all

[@binitakumari5066]

...and he was interested in politics since then

[@melodyal3357]

Most talented cast I’ve seen in tv show!! i would give Oscar to Brian Cox and Jeremy Strong for each scene they play!!

[@rawdog1999]

Kieran Culkin would be a great Joker. Am I wrong?

[@BatmanHQYT]

What is this weird obsession with treating the Joker character as the apex of acting ability?

[@eliza6971]

@@BatmanHQYT Ledger was the first to get "serious" film critics to universally enjoy a portrayal of the Joker. It's our modern benchmark of quality acting because Heath Ledger was able to take something that was usually campy and usher it into high quality drama. Now every portrayal of the Joker has to have some kind of gritty Pagliacci origin story until someone else blows everyone's mind with a new rendition.

[@quamb]

@@BatmanHQYT 14 year olds on the internet.

[@raimundoj888]

@@eliza6971 And that someone else became Joaquin Phoenix

[@Raulbikcube]

@@eliza6971 Nicholson's Joker was nominated for a Golden Globe, so it started even before then.

[@lacosteguy2006]

I absolutely adore Gerri!

[@lefreakful]

1:31 i died... I have always had a massive crush for Kieran Culkin.

[@esteras114]

bruh the way kieran looked straight into the camera in the beginning....

[@detailsmove]

Connor is actually talented in real life 😂

[@HolySerbia]

This show is actually great at revealing obscure aspects of human nature not shown on other TV shows. In Gerri's case it's how men of all ages are attracted to older plain Jane's who are very private and don't really welcome attention that is not attributed to their work as they are extremely professional, career driven, capable. loyal but nurturing at the same time! Gerri is so FN womanly and feminine and doesn't need to flaunt it which is why Roman is going crazy for her! She's like a velvet sledgehammer GMILF! :)) PS. And Tom would laugh and say 'And she knows where all the bodies are buried Greg!' :)) PPS. The show is so brilliant when they have such an entertaining character like Connor as the marginalised sibling. My favourite episode of all is S2 and E4 where they have the shooting in the company building & Tom & Greg in the panic room, Roman doing the Wayco Management course but the highlight was when Connor and Willa were the family representatives of the controversial former executive Mo Lester's funeral and when Connor delivers the vague eulogy that Willa brilliantly and spontaneously so as to deny the Roy Logan biographer any ammunition in her would be book! 'Mo has now passed on. We will all die one day. Mari,. Lester's wife of 15 years is now sad.' :))))

[@jones2277]

wow, clearly you've thought this through. i agree that Gerri is the epitome of womanly femininity. you really summed her up beautifully.

[@LesleyPB]

1.01 “Don’t touch me”. “I’m not touching you”.

[@sharonv6221]

Why can’t they number the GD clips!

[@marlenegabrielacontrerasga5929]

I just can't stop watching them!

[@biggmonie]

Thier relationship keeps me so intrigued!! LOL

[@melissamixon6212]

They are soooo hot together!!I really hope the romance is on for these two. It just oddly, wonderfully works! Also...Please let Roman take the reins at the company!!!!

[@kai-gi4hw]

Just a reminder that Connor Roy was interested in politics from a very young age

[@msmerlot1979]

They're my favorite character romance.

[@22Phantasm]

Alan Ruck = Legend.

[@GregoryMcLoughlin]

Agreed Spin City

[@22Phantasm]

@@GregoryMcLoughlin Yep. And Speed...

[@Remiddi]

He finally got a chance to talk

[@tanmaydeshpande2458]

A gentle reminder - CONOR ROY WAS INTERESTED IN POLITICS AT A VERY YOUNG AGE.

[@DG-oc2uw]

Whoever uploads these videos, either upload them IN ORDER or put part numbers in the titles for crying out loud.

[@momomalicious]

I know right?!!!

[@gprick40]

2:04 Now I do understand what that "Thing" is 😂

[@blinkspyblackpink4613]

Kiernan is literally Roman hahahah

[@chayamurthy2645]

I’m in love with this show

[@HBarnill]

"Here's where Cameron goes berserk."

[@telectronix1368]

It's always great when I see his happy face on TV. 'Heeeyyyyy! So you survived that 'talk' with your dad, then'

[@katarinala]

one of my favorite storylines 🤣❤️

[@d25102]

im literally in love w alan ruck

[@mikeronquillo1451]

Love the casts so amazing!

[@petemota1541]

Here for the tea

[@vishnurajeev1980]

Alan ruck reminds me of Edward norton

[@De_Goon]

Me too!

[@glvdnbinge2440]

GERRI ALERT ❗️❗️❗️

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

did he say "don't touch me" at 1:01

[@mismissy]

Yes lol

[@glvdnbinge2440]

I think he said “you touched me” ?

[@rahul-qm9fi]

he did lol wtf haha

[@x97s]

Yeah but they are just teasing each other

[@mmm-vr6sl]

Świetny serial💪🍾💐

[@Katjulant]

Doprawdy

[@Dodelijk144]

Just… so excited.

[@caliemm2159]

I love this show !!!!

[@SMPMS8389]

Roman and Gerri!!!

[@christopherebukaojukwu8215]

Why does it feel like Stephen didn't prepare for this interview?

[@nurulsg]

Because he doesn't; he's working off the writers' talking points. He's engaging, but it's rare that he actually watches the shows he talks to these actors about. You can always tell.

[@Jenniferlwarm]

I'm surprised someone like Alan even has to audition for stuff still

[@cydre3401]

Y’all will remember this interview. There was a huge spoiler that has been given away here for season 3

[@almalm3397]

no? you mean them being on the season 3 ? what?

[@GlavenMaven]

Wow. The lighting here is quite bad.

[@jenlisane]

so cool

[@chimaera_2330]

Matthew Macfadyen reminds me of Stan Laurel.

[@bacchuslax7967]

Gerri is hot-Simple

[@abefroman5437]

When Cameron was in Egypt’s land, let my Cameron go

[@RealmsOfThePossible]

Alan Ruck was interested in politics from a very young age

[@TheMrsar28]

is matthew mc wearing eyeliner?

[@SCharlesDennicon]

How many commercial breaks are there in that damn show ?

[@SoeffelXD]

Roman will hook up with Alexander Skarsgard's role, you heard it here first

[@JavaScriptJolt]

Who could blame him!?! All those Skarsgard men are hot…even the Dad!!!

[@kira-zk6op]

I'm afraid with the fascist dude 💀 there was a vibe there. Not with Alexander's character though, I didn't get that vibe at all.

[@yourfaceistube]

Did I miss a clip where they explained Jeremy’s absence? 🤷‍♂️

[@BretKerr]

I didn’t see a serious one, but I did notice they didn’t cut to cast reactions when Colbert played the scene of him being sick/angry as to why he couldn’t come. There was a recent bug magazine interview that said he is way too “method” and intense and hard to work with. If you check out his Emmy speech, when he beat Cox- you can see the vibe.

[@yourfaceistube]

@@BretKerr Dang. Hopefully things will sort themselves out. Too great of a show.

[@kira-zk6op]

@@yourfaceistube I don't think it's a problem other than Brian Cox obviously feeling very uncomfortable by his method acting, Kieran as well, it's not like they hate him but both have expressed concern about how he handles acting and being uncomfortable by it. Jeremy himself said Kieran tried to make him laugh when they were filming a scene and he laughed but then he was upset he messed up a scene and broke character. I agree with Brian Cox who said he should be kinder to himself and the people he works with. I don't think his absence here had anything to do with that though, probably unavailable.

[@SCharlesDennicon]

Rom & Gerri.

[@Rosa-qg6es]

I didn't quite get what they mean by a freebie. Can anyone explain?

[@elizaheathen]

pretty much a free take where the actors are allowed to improvise / go off script sometimes those end up being the better take and are used in the show haha

[@ashleysadventures]

What did she mean by cat?

[@katepenniman382]

guys what's a "freebie"? i'm curious

[@seandalmolin-mcevoy7277]

They’ll film a scene as exactly as scripted and then if the actors want, they’ll film it again but they’re given the chance to improvise all the dialogue, mix things up a bit, hence why it’s called a “freebie” because they’re free to do what they want with it

[@MariaDanieladelaRosa]

@@seandalmolin-mcevoy7277 great explanation

[@bettyvolcy441]

fantastick show

[@damonhines8187]

Anyone else think- or fear - that 'Seccession' might be a touch more timely?

[@bessel260]

No

[@kman20]

Alan Ruck’s character on Spin City was pretty much Roman…except he was more tame since it was on abc channel

[@1983rush]

Roman is the vessel that keeps the show edgy!

[@siriusklauspizmantchek4658]

I don't get it. What's a freebie?

[@socrappyicoulddie]

A take where they can improvise

[@mikadmitra1799]

Both Roman snd Gerri ... what? Get married?

[@ilovesleep66]

i love connor

[@jamesmarie]

Sara Snook.

[@streethalo]

Con-heads where you at

[@TheFlash-rh2el]

It’s funny because Stephen and the characters in the show are more politically aligned than he would like to admit.

[@tomsgrexit]

Not at all, lmao!!

[@TheFlash-rh2el]

@R.C. You wouldn’t

[@TheFlash-rh2el]

@@tomsgrexit Too bad. He’s got Kendall and Shiv written all over him.

[@lazylurker2842]

KIERAN'S SOCKS MATCHING J'S LIPSTICK AND NAILS 🤤

[@chijavier1869]

I find the Conor character as a surplus in the whole ensemble. Doesn’t exactly add anything to any plots.

[@tomsgrexit]

His character is the forgotten (pushed aside) son/brother. That's the whole point. When his dad remarried and had the other kids, they became the golden trio. Connor was neglected and left out.

[@chijavier1869]

@@tomsgrexit And it doesn’t help that the Connor actor in quite unlikeable.

[@tomsgrexit]

@@chijavier1869 Idk, I've liked Alan Ruck (Connor's actor) since I saw him in Ferris Bueller's Day Off as a child! I guess everyone has their own interpretation of him/vibe though?

[@tvsrn44]

I disagree. He’s the only one who isn’t too tangled up with the affairs of his family business. He could actually be a winner in the end. His perspective is fresh and different. He’s after different things and I love watching how dissociated he is with reality. 🤣

[@zippers987]

nooo I think you need a rich kid who does random irrelevant kids bc it's real

[@jh9992]

I dislike Stephen Colbert and his shitty politics but I'll put that aside when the cast of Succession is on his show.

[@tonysnark1530]

That's a lotta white people, tho.

[@deannabanana1983]

It’s a show about a mega wealthy, conniving, backstabbing family, it’s not a virtue. If they weren’t white they’d have to be written as better people 😂

[@cookiestrong8757]

Yes. Yes it is. This show is about a family and families are usually of the same race.

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

This is a whole big deal about a show I refuse to watch. I do not find stories about shitty wealthy people entertaining. Maybe I am simply sick of seeing my family members portrayed as far more interesting than they actually are. Wealthy people have the same DNA as poor people. They are not special. They are far less interesting than not wealthy people. Wealthy people are about 1 thing: maintaining wealth. Story over.

[@Damasiofa]

Although I agree most your points, the reason the show works for me, specially, it's because they portray wealthy people as much worse than everyday people. That endless quest for power e control make them deranged, sick and completely unnerving people. You don't like the characters as much as you nauseous by how they talk and act. In the comedy scene you don't laugh with them as much as you laugh at them. Its more like Arrested Development than it's like Dallas or Billions. They make clear, exemple after exemple, how little they care about everyday people, how they can't relate to them, how they make decisions that crush thousands of people's lives and livelihoods in a wim. That said, this is the reason the show work for me, because they choose to focus in how sick this people are than romanticize their. But this doesn't mean it will work for you.

[@cookiestrong8757]

You are missing out. This show is a masterclass in filmmaking. The directing, acting, writing, cinematography, editing, music, even costume design, all of it is just perfection

[@VuotoPneumaNN]

Kieran Culkin should play the Joker. He is also on coke.

[@verysmarrname]

That is one stupid wife. Mommy and me instead of auditioning for hbo? 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@tsimoi273]

Why do they sound disgusting?

[@MissKatAttackOfficial]

Do we really need another show with all these white people?

[@cookiestrong8757]

Yes. Yes we do.

[@lwhieldon1]

Anyone else lurking the comments after season 3, episode 8 🥸