Episode
Nicholas Braun
27:34
Published: Mon Aug 10 2020
Description
Host Roger Bennett is joined by Emmy nominee Nicholas Braun, who plays Cousin Greg, the gangly, toe fungus-beset, California Pizza Kitchen aficionado capable of stapling his pants to his own leg. Braun talks about his comedic connection with Matthew Macfadyen, whether Greg has the killer instinct to rise to the top of Waystar Royco, and meeting Succession fan, President Bill Clinton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
The article discusses the character arc of Cousin Greg, the lovable underdog on the HBO show Succession, as he transforms from a naïve intern to a cunning power player who leverages blackmail to manipulate the Roy family.
00:00 - 02:33 (02:33)
Summary
The article discusses the character arc of Cousin Greg, the lovable underdog on the HBO show Succession, as he transforms from a naïve intern to a cunning power player who leverages blackmail to manipulate the Roy family.
EpisodeNicholas Braun
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
Jeremy Strong's career started at age five as a child actor, playing roles in Disney Channel originals such as Sky High.
02:33 - 08:28 (05:55)
Summary
Jeremy Strong's career started at age five as a child actor, playing roles in Disney Channel originals such as Sky High. Before shooting Succession, he practiced being uncomfortable next to people by striking up conversations with strangers in public places.
EpisodeNicholas Braun
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
A discussion of the Roy family's power dynamics on Succession, including acts of sabotage and manipulation.
08:28 - 12:50 (04:22)
Summary
A discussion of the Roy family's power dynamics on Succession, including acts of sabotage and manipulation.
EpisodeNicholas Braun
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
In this podcast episode, the hosts delve into the topic of power dynamics in roleplaying and ask whether it can be traumatic or purely enjoyable.
12:50 - 18:37 (05:47)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the hosts delve into the topic of power dynamics in roleplaying and ask whether it can be traumatic or purely enjoyable.
EpisodeNicholas Braun
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The speaker loves a particular scene where a character is talking about principles, despite being vague about the details.
18:37 - 25:10 (06:33)
Summary
The speaker loves a particular scene where a character is talking about principles, despite being vague about the details.
EpisodeNicholas Braun
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
In this episode, the host emphasizes the importance of pursuing your specific goals as an actor.
25:10 - 27:18 (02:08)
Summary
In this episode, the host emphasizes the importance of pursuing your specific goals as an actor. He advises actors to identify what they want and work towards it.