Episode
Alan Ruck
26:54
Published: Mon Aug 24 2020
Description
Host Roger Bennett is joined by Alan Ruck, who plays Connor Roy, the Presidential hopeful, sugar daddy and Napoleon artifact aficionado. Alan talks what one line unlocked Connor for him, his character's relationship with "the golden trio" of Roy siblings and Rasputin's penis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
Olivia Nuzzi narrates the story of the Watergate break-in by a special government cabal in HBO's five-episode series, White House Plumbers, premiering on May 1st on HBO Max.
00:00 - 01:28 (01:28)
Summary
Olivia Nuzzi narrates the story of the Watergate break-in by a special government cabal in HBO's five-episode series, White House Plumbers, premiering on May 1st on HBO Max. On the HBO Succession podcast, Roger Bennett talks about the first guest, Connor Roy, a Roy child who does not want to continue with the family business and lacks life skills.
EpisodeAlan Ruck
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
A glimpse into the sensitive yet talented actor, Alan Ruck, who captured the character of Conor Roy's delusions and narcissism in "Succession" with incredible nuance and improvisation skills honed from years of acting.
01:28 - 05:52 (04:24)
Summary
A glimpse into the sensitive yet talented actor, Alan Ruck, who captured the character of Conor Roy's delusions and narcissism in "Succession" with incredible nuance and improvisation skills honed from years of acting.
EpisodeAlan Ruck
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
Brian Cox shares how he almost missed his chance to audition for the role of Conor Roy in "Succession" due to a conflicting schedule shooting "The Exorcist".
05:52 - 08:00 (02:08)
Summary
Brian Cox shares how he almost missed his chance to audition for the role of Conor Roy in "Succession" due to a conflicting schedule shooting "The Exorcist".
EpisodeAlan Ruck
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
Members of the Succession cast, such as Kieran Culkin and Nick Braun, share their thoughts on their characters and acting methods.
08:00 - 11:06 (03:06)
Summary
Members of the Succession cast, such as Kieran Culkin and Nick Braun, share their thoughts on their characters and acting methods.
EpisodeAlan Ruck
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
A man reminisces about his experiences with his father, who was known for his charm and charisma, and how those memories contrasted with the difficult years following his parents' divorce.
11:06 - 15:26 (04:20)
Summary
A man reminisces about his experiences with his father, who was known for his charm and charisma, and how those memories contrasted with the difficult years following his parents' divorce.
EpisodeAlan Ruck
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The speaker discusses how sometimes she experiences fear and uncertainty in her life, however, she has learned how to handle it in appropriate ways.
15:26 - 19:37 (04:10)
Summary
The speaker discusses how sometimes she experiences fear and uncertainty in her life, however, she has learned how to handle it in appropriate ways.
EpisodeAlan Ruck
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The Trump presidency impacted the development of the character Connor Roy on a TV show called Wastel Royco.
19:37 - 24:00 (04:23)
Summary
The Trump presidency impacted the development of the character Connor Roy on a TV show called Wastel Royco. His character is self-aware enough to know that he lacks the skills to work in a corporate setting and the presidency highlights the concern of wealthy individuals without leadership skills becoming president.
EpisodeAlan Ruck
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The speaker believes that success in life comes from being open to the wonderful things that show up and not necessarily from following a predetermined plan.
24:00 - 27:06 (03:05)
Summary
The speaker believes that success in life comes from being open to the wonderful things that show up and not necessarily from following a predetermined plan.