Matthew Macfadyen on His Favorite ‘Succession’ Line | W Magazine

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This interview was conducted prior to the start of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. The actor on why the key to Tom Wambsgans is hidden in his name.
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[@Upsallauniversity123]

There is something mysterious about matthew macfadyen 's eyes which always reflects me as a mixture of sadness and happiness

[@maquinaextraordinaria]

probably because he's a scorpio moon & mercury!

[@sitaro1207]

Him and Nicholas both have a thing with eyes. They really show their characteristics well. Greg with the awkwardness and Tom with the sadness

[@seaque.]

​@@maquinaextraordinaria just shut up.

[@JoseMiguel-yi5ur]

yeah like this deep longing lol

[@jnesis555]

Mr Darcy does have that charm.

[@nav689]

My favorite, "you don’t really hear much about syphilis these days. very much the myspace of STDs” 😂

[@jm1657]

💯

[@ximeyzoe239]

The fact that I am just watching this tv show and just saw that scene😂😂😂😂😂

[@sidolanters1394]

he was extremely eloquent and funny when he felt comfortable. when he wasn't he was a blabbering fool :p

[@elprofecambron]

The way he speaks is so mesmerizing and suave, you have bewitched us body and soul, Mr. Darcy. We love you ❤

[@JoNaseef-zz1qw]

I just watched Pride & Prejudice for the first time a few days ago. I think I have another favorite Mr. Darcy! ❤☺

[@techboy2002]

One of my personal favourites after Greg informs Tom about his benign fungus. Tom says "Great title for your memoir".

[@TheoLuyi]

got me actually laughing out loud rn, I forgot about this one!

[@MarsaAndari]

I had to watch this twice because the first time I did it I was just lost in his eyes.

[@zurzakne-etra7069]

he is darcy after all!

[@brack6794]

Best Tom line: "King of edible leaves - His Majesty The Spinach"

[@annaeverette8960]

Agreed

[@eshraqahmad7782]

Yes, finally someone else brought it up

[@tgarz23]

🤣🤣

[@edgarallennope]

maybe one of my favourite lines in the whole show, and it's never in any good line compilations!! it's such a fantastic moment

[@jessamynbryce7958]

The resonance of his voice in its lower register is like warm molasses. I can just close me eyes and listen to him all day. Thank you Mr. Macfadyen. 🙏❤️

[@MacyIG]

I adore Matthew Macfadyen! It makes me so happy that he got this role and now way more people know him and love him! He deserves this and more!

[@S_J_banana]

he really does have Mr Darcy's charm 😍

[@TheKrazysexykool]

"Buckle up Fucklehead!" Is my favorite line. It's amazing

[@velvetfilms6725]

Matthew is a natural treasure

[@adolfopena7358]

An international treasure

[@kasturipaul90s]

I can't stop crushing over him. 😮😮🥺🥺

[@jazminruiz2235]

his voice, his EVERYTHING

[@esti9101]

his voice ❤

[@bonniewugsie5950]

I love and adore Mathew. He such a brilliant actor and brings his characters to new different level. I do hope to see more him and more projects pls. ❤❤❤🥰

[@Upsallauniversity123]

He is not a leading actor and he occasionally got some good projects

[@bonniewugsie5950]

@@Upsallauniversity123 What’s your point? I never said he was the lead . Didnt it even occur to you that he got occasional projects bec he chose to? He is an actor, but he is also a married man with a family. Learn to be happy for other people.

[@constantlybored6094]

This just added years to my life thank you

[@sidolanters1394]

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[@reginas97]

Matthew is so sweet and adorable!!!!

[@thewholeNyne]

My fav line was "lets fight like chickens" to Greg. The quiet insanity and desperation behind his eyes and Greg's nervouness made it funnier

[@maggie198333]

I love his voice and his beautiful eyes.

[@Morimegami]

I totally fell at the very first sight of his eyes in P& P

[@CluelessIndianGamer]

You guys interviewed Waystar Royco's CEO?😮

[@1212hjb]

Just in the last week ive watched 3 or 4 of his films. He is absolutely brilliant and so gd beautiful. Those eyes are so mesmerizing, i cant look away!

[@margotk538]

Can’t make a Tomlett without some Greggs!

[@sidolanters1394]

without BREAKING some Greggs. you know, like the saying?

[@Userpk7193]

The man is gorgeous

[@smichelle65]

The way he said "...for a FRENCHIE!" sounded like Tom 😆😄

[@victoriacorcoran1258]

Can't stop thinking about the scene with Tom and Mattson at the restaurant summing him up for a clickety click with Shiv.

[@thisisit2082]

That is the scene that should get him all the awards. He and Alex were fantastic.

[@Joyce-xk4uq]

Todas as entrevistas com o Matthew Macfadyen são muito agradáveis. Ele é maravilhoso....sou super fã

[@christinaz.271]

this man ages like wine

[@________1516]

I’ll never forget my reaction when I saw Mr. Darcy in Succession! Haha 😅

[@grão-de-mostarda]

He's soooo adorable!

[@funkywheels8288]

Thank you Logan THANK YOU for the chicken...

[@mariarohmer2374]

I hate celebrities talking about themselves except in certain circumstances. Like MM. There is such a sweet humility and great humor, so charmingly British. Even though no one can top listening to Hugh Grant making fun of himself and his "wretched" acting skills.😂It's here on YT. Find it if you want a delicious laugh.

[@hecate.hs_]

I've always thought Tom Wamsgan's name was directly related to the character! Matthew Macfedyen is incredible

[@Upsallauniversity123]

I want him to win a golden globes for succession but his performance is admired by actors but not by critics

[@John_Locke_108]

They should just call it the Succession awards and give all of them to the show for Season 4.

[@Upsallauniversity123]

​@@John_Locke_108golden globes and sag doesn't even nominate him for season 3 specially globe eventhough he proof them wrong by winning his well deserved emmy for season 3 ( because actors knew acting well than those small group of pr voting body at globe )

[@buffobison3099]

@@John_Locke_108fr but honestly time will show that this show stands among the very very best, beyond any awards

[@Upsallauniversity123]

​@@buffobison3099no any other show could beat succession at golden globes 2024 ( specially in this strike season where less and less shows are airings). Lead actor, lead actress and drama series are lock for golden globes 2024. Gg doesn't like matthew macfadyen that's the reason he will not even get any nomination

[@kirpakaur4125]

He won🥳

[@Anna-vz5jl]

He is such a brilliant actor wow 🎉best show ever Tom came up on top didn’t he . Nice &easy does it all the time . He watched and and he knew what he needed to do handsome to📺

[@yumi-nq6xd]

I am LIVING for the Matthew Macfadyen supremacy

[@aiai-j7i]

Oh, he is so dreamy...but I will leave it at that, respectfully, because I am a huge admirer of his wife, the great actress Keeley Hawes

[@suzansmoker6715]

..hes simply delightful ❤

[@bonnaud_dowell]

Fantastic in Spooks and brilliant ever since !

[@marinedementen5418]

I am still not over Mr Darcy...

[@coolsweatz]

This guy is incredible! After Logan Tom was the star of the show

[@rasikachan]

love his voice

[@rocknrollgirl22]

loved him in Morehouse, Little Dorrit and Pride and Prejudice

[@jennaaap]

he is exquisite

[@Shar-y6n]

His Voice!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@maquinaextraordinaria]

Matthew is not just a Libra but a Libra Stellium! Many placements in that sign + Scorpio moon and Mercury. An interesting mix of emotional depth, intuition and social fluity ✨

[@lnfreeman]

The editor was clearly intimidated by his gaze. They were "choppin it up!" Greg-style.

[@eleanorharmsworth8479]

Omg I love him so much

[@Morimegami]

how do I love this man 💘 the man, the actor, his characters 💘 his mr darcy is the best and I love how he talks about Tom and about his own personal life 😂💖 I love him. Really.

[@teetertotter5787]

He's fantastic.

[@mariesia0525]

Mr. Darcy! 😊

[@raindrops21_9]

Ah, the cute Mr Darcy (sorry Colin). Matthew's a real sweetie.

[@Bamgeutcutiepie]

mr darcy 💕

[@paulasarvani6862]

His eyelashes...❤❤❤

[@angelcitystudio]

My favorite scene in Succession is when Tom and Shiv were sitting on that beach and Tom told Shiv how unhappy he was, he actually really loved Shiv. He broke my heart.... Then he ate Logan's chicken.... 🤣

[@John_Locke_108]

He does a great British accent.

[@PeterPing]

Because he is British?

[@John_Locke_108]

@@PeterPing No because it sounds authentic.

[@aziz1534]

He is British indeed.

[@John_Locke_108]

@@aziz1534 That's amazing. The British are famously nice people and he played such an incredible American jerk.

[@johnricercato740]

@@John_Locke_108Bless you, but we don’t deserve the compliment. We’re often grouchy, sarcastic, argumentative, hyper-critical, and so ironic no one knows whether we’re being serious or not.

[@sierramay5934]

What is it about his eyes makes them look so sad? I’ve been trying to figure it out. I love him so.

[@inoba5891]

I LOVE HIM🎉

[@sharimoore9210]

Mr Darcy ❤

[@leonie563]

My first Matthew show was Warriors (BBC). What an excellent series. Amazing actors, too many to list. Recommend it. Its in youtube somewhere. Then of course I had to watch Spooks. Perfect Strangers is memorable.....Little Dorrit. Fabulous in Howard's End and Operation Mincemeat. Of course Succession was a riot. Fantastic actor and well worth looking up his archives. His wife Keeley Hawes is also amazing in Our Mutual Friend, Spooks, The Durrells.

[@alejandrajimenez8650]

I STILL can’t believe the end…..😂 I will be going on about my life and remember and it shocks me every time 😂

[@kammunistmnfsto]

BIBLICALLYYYYY

[@rootedinland6823]

He has such a hearty laugh, it's delightful. Fantastic actor, too, even though l LOATHED TOM.

[@sandythemaster6898]

He technically didn't say it, but I have to go with "you cant make a tomlette without breaking a few Gregs" the reaction of everyone in that scene is perfect.

[@justinc5998]

Airwolf was the 80's show Matthew was referring to. lol

[@deseuryderia]

if only i was born like 40 years earlier fr… 😢😢

[@larissamadalena9882]

I dare you W magazine to make Sarah Snook do an asmr

[@gagagoose2878]

It’s so surprising to see what a normal, articulate man you are, silly me! I’ve only seen you in Succession and identified you with his character

[@debottamspacebasu]

Cast him as the next Bond

[@amymacleod6977]

Please post his full Madonna reading....... that has got to be pure gold

[@lialia1157]

HE IS EXTREMELY SWEEEEEEEEEEET❤

[@zziniop]

I met him in ;spooks; and when I find him in Succession, I was shock how good he is

[@TheGentlemanGamer]

Ease up on the rapid edits, Christ, this isn't an Aronofsky film.

[@kidcilantro4660]

His eyes have the melancholy of a woman in an 18th centruy portrait

[@GooseShitEatingWhiner]

He has bewitched you, body and soul?

[@macfadyenfans]

No hay otro igual😍

[@lorenaherrera6098]

Mr. darcy is handsome boy

[@youcallitacid]

My fav is "You can't make a Tomlette without breaking some Greggs", although he apparently just wrote it

[@DrGeeves]

First watchthrough: Kendall was my main character. Second watchthrough: All Tom, baby.

[@Anna-vz5jl]

Omg my birthday is the day before his 🎉

[@JeffreyGillespie]

Airwolf 😂 I grew up at the same time as you buddy

[@user-zm5dl9vp8h]

Mr. Darcy ❤

[@kcnkcn1355]

My one and only Mr Darcy❤

[@JellyBean02288]

This guy is so cool!

[@arimorrison7816]

When Matthew talks he's a completely different man. But when he laughs, I'm like "That's the Tom we all love to hate!"

[@DashkinBeniquet]

Airwolf is the show he was talking about in the beginning.

[@nine8598]

MATTHEWW

[@HmmmYeahRiiiiiight]

Matthew plays the perfect despicable guy in that series. You seriously want to see him get punched every episode. Excellent writing and excellent acting!

[@SmokeDog1871]

Your thinking of Roman

[@dnice4335]

all those libra traits are spot on............those are all me. 10-20

[@FreshGrey-pm4vw]

little dorrit. so good.

[@meno4054]

I share a birthday with this extraordinary man.

[@Iknowknow112]

What about “I accept your blackmail “😂 when being impressed with Greg’s duplicity.

[@elisa2588]

he is so my dad

[@jariachin69]

Lucky you to have such a Dad n your mum as her husband..

[@Samsok013]

OMG he's British? i never would have thought

[@GooseShitEatingWhiner]

Literally Mr. Darcy.

[@lizflores1487]

Alright, I’ll watch P&P

[@MissSavala2010]

MY FAV. MR. DARCY ❤

[@chance757]

i just… want to hold him; put his head on my chest and go to sleep or something 😭😭 idk what it is but i definitely wouldn’t be one of the ones laughing at him in the street 🥺💙

[@Upsallauniversity123]

His voice is mesmerizing 😅

[@jm1657]

@@Upsallauniversity123Then there’s his great smile & hearty laugh 🤗

[@Upsallauniversity123]

Fench kiss at 11 😂😂(requested by his girlfriend)

[@carrienewman4907]

I bet the girl who “chucked” him really regrets her decision! 😂

[@karenalejandrasantosmoreno3132]

Te amo Mr. Darcy

[@calyl]

i love him as Tom, but he will always be Fitzwilliam Darcy to me..

[@otabekberdiqulov7290]

Hello my Mr Darcy 😢😢😢

[@wambsgays]

FATHERRRR