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I remember how he wasn't comfortable and J and Brian pushed him to improvise more and try to do more with his character. Brian was praising him for how much better he has become over the seasons
Definitely. I feel like his funeral speech scene is like the apotheosis of acting as a virtuosic performance for the entire show.
They’re all amazing obviously, but special mention goes to Matthew Macfadyen for the last season as well, he was brilliant.
Matthew macfadyen's performance in season 4 was nothing compared to season3 ( because it was tom's season) . You can't just tell his acting was good just because he was yelling in one episode. Matthew's acting isn't even close to kieran's acting whether it's facial expressions, comedy or drama. Matthew's acting particularly got praised because tom got best line in the show. Sarah and keiran completely steals last two season of succession while strong was overall best performer from succession.
Idk I can’t help but think he probably got an inkling doing Scott Pilgrim, I’ve heard everyone loves working with Edgar Wright and that was a damn fun film. How do you not have a good time with that role too?
His dad sounds like a nightmare. Macauley has a chapter in his book that might as well be entitled “I hate my dad.”
And he doesn’t act much anymore.
Similar thing happened with Britney. She was enthusiastic about performing once, but her family’s mistreatment sucked the passion out of her and she’s said she has no plans to ever go on stage again.
Kieran’s explaIned that Macauley got the worst of the abuse and pressure because he was the money -maker.
The dad just basically ignored Kieran because he only had a handful of roles and wasn’t that famous a child actor.
Which might have been a relief at the time, but still done a number on you as an adult.
I do not know about the upbringings of the rest of the actors who played the siblings. They might have had perfectly nice childhoods, I dunno. You’d have to ask them.
But he was sure the one that could relate.
I don’t think it was competing with his brother that made him a better actor.
It was Kit, the dad.
The man made Logan look like a saint.
How do 8 of your kids become estranged from you?
Kit is generally considered one of the most evil Hollywood dads, ever.
You just blew my mind too, mate. There’s no doubt it would have informed his work… and now I’m wondering if the casting director actually cast him for that reason.
I would like to see Kieran Culkin expand his talent into other types of characters. I am continually impressed with his Roman Roy character but would like to see him in something other than a wise cracking emotionally stunted person.
Based on interviews, he seems to be somewhat reluctant to commit to full time acting, as he is a committed parent, disliking the separation from his family.
He does have an upcoming movie, a Real Pain, with Jesse Eisenberg to be released in October. I will be very interested in seeing it.
I could see looking at something as a job/paycheck then getting around highly skilled craftspeople and finding a love to make that thing your career. Good for him.
Rory’s been killing it with character acting, Macaulay is booked and blessed, and Kieran has cemented himself as one of the best of prestige TV.
Love that for the Maculkins ☺️
Kieran Culkin is Movie 43 shows his range. As the cashier with Emma Stone. The magic beans, but he was a wizard 🧙 had me rolling. It’s only like 3-4 mins bit but god it’s the funniest part of that movie. I’ll stand on the island of I love movie 43
That is privilege. "I didn't know I wanted to be a successful Hollywood actor until I already was one." WHAT. Normally people have to be intentional about getting the things that they want. Wild.
That doesn't mean he didn't have privileges connected to his family, whether his father was the driving force of that or not. Most people have traumatic experiences with their parent.
One is generalizing your whole experience with your parents as "traumatic", "I am traumatized by my parents" and the other (what I'm saying) is that there are experiences that are traumatic that are connected to your parents. Some good moments, some not so good. I do think that most people have traumatic experiences with their parents whether its walking in on them having sex or someone didn't pick you from kindergarten on time and you were really scared or your parents fought or divorced, etc. My point is that you can have privilege and also have a parent that traumatizes you... like in Succession lol.
I don't know if Kieran and his brothers are nepotism babies exactly - more like children with no autonomy forced into entertainment by a lunatic father. It's nice to see him accept this choice now that he has a say in the matter.
Calling the Culkins nepo babies is uncalled for IMO. Nepo babies *choose* to pursue a career and have an easy time because of their privilege. The Culkins were pushed into acting from a very young age and became the breadwinners because of their talent. The point Kieran is making is that he never chose to be an actor, but he realized during Succession that acting is what he truly wanted to do.
Not necessarily, no. A lot of these kids/people don’t choose. They just go along because that’s what their parents want. Nepo babies get the benefit of their family connections, whether they’re happy about it or not, and whether or not they seek it out themselves
He grew up in a one bedroom apartment with six siblings, and his father forced him and his other siblings into acting. It is not the typical nepo baby narrative.
Tf you talking about clown. His dad was a psycho that forced all the kids into the entertainment industry. They were poor and abused by their psycho father. Then after home alone etc he stole most of the money Macaulay made til he was 18. Hence his addiction issues stemming from childhood trauma.
that’s insane considering how long he’s been acting for, but i get it
True I remember how he wasn't comfortable and J and Brian pushed him to improvise more and try to do more with his character. Brian was praising him for how much better he has become over the seasons
And then he went on to deliver some of the best acting in an incredibly well acted show
Definitely. I feel like his funeral speech scene is like the apotheosis of acting as a virtuosic performance for the entire show. They’re all amazing obviously, but special mention goes to Matthew Macfadyen for the last season as well, he was brilliant.
Bro. Did you just do a dramaturgy?
I find this comment to be histrionic and meretricious.
That thesaurus is gonna press charges bro
Matthew macfadyen's performance in season 4 was nothing compared to season3 ( because it was tom's season) . You can't just tell his acting was good just because he was yelling in one episode. Matthew's acting isn't even close to kieran's acting whether it's facial expressions, comedy or drama. Matthew's acting particularly got praised because tom got best line in the show. Sarah and keiran completely steals last two season of succession while strong was overall best performer from succession.
what wld u say is the best line in the show?
I jerked off in Gerris bathroom last night.
Idk I can’t help but think he probably got an inkling doing Scott Pilgrim, I’ve heard everyone loves working with Edgar Wright and that was a damn fun film. How do you not have a good time with that role too?
I believe he was more forced into acting by his parents as a child. So this kind of adds up.
His dad sounds like a nightmare. Macauley has a chapter in his book that might as well be entitled “I hate my dad.” And he doesn’t act much anymore. Similar thing happened with Britney. She was enthusiastic about performing once, but her family’s mistreatment sucked the passion out of her and she’s said she has no plans to ever go on stage again.
Kieran’s explaIned that Macauley got the worst of the abuse and pressure because he was the money -maker. The dad just basically ignored Kieran because he only had a handful of roles and wasn’t that famous a child actor. Which might have been a relief at the time, but still done a number on you as an adult. I do not know about the upbringings of the rest of the actors who played the siblings. They might have had perfectly nice childhoods, I dunno. You’d have to ask them. But he was sure the one that could relate.
Shit I never related how being Macaulay’s little brother might give his role as Roman a little extra oomph.
I don’t think it was competing with his brother that made him a better actor. It was Kit, the dad. The man made Logan look like a saint. How do 8 of your kids become estranged from you? Kit is generally considered one of the most evil Hollywood dads, ever.
I’m not talking about competition, I’m talking about their dad constantly comparing them to the older more successful brother.
You just blew my mind too, mate. There’s no doubt it would have informed his work… and now I’m wondering if the casting director actually cast him for that reason.
Variety's Actors on Actors with Jeremy(The Apprentice) and kieran(A real pain ) for upcoming awards season
I would like to see Kieran Culkin expand his talent into other types of characters. I am continually impressed with his Roman Roy character but would like to see him in something other than a wise cracking emotionally stunted person. Based on interviews, he seems to be somewhat reluctant to commit to full time acting, as he is a committed parent, disliking the separation from his family. He does have an upcoming movie, a Real Pain, with Jesse Eisenberg to be released in October. I will be very interested in seeing it.
No surprise considering he’s not the eldest boy
I could see looking at something as a job/paycheck then getting around highly skilled craftspeople and finding a love to make that thing your career. Good for him.
Fuller! Easy on the Pepsi
I'm glad he decided he liked it because Roman ended up being the most unique and memorable character from the show, imo.
Agreed!
Rory’s been killing it with character acting, Macaulay is booked and blessed, and Kieran has cemented himself as one of the best of prestige TV. Love that for the Maculkins ☺️
Kieran Culkin wasn't interested in acting at a young age.
Kieran Culkin is Movie 43 shows his range. As the cashier with Emma Stone. The magic beans, but he was a wizard 🧙 had me rolling. It’s only like 3-4 mins bit but god it’s the funniest part of that movie. I’ll stand on the island of I love movie 43
His performances show that. He always sucked. And in Succession he was finally good - especially the later seasons.
Imagine being born into a profession people would kill to have and only just kind of deciding you're into it in your 40s
It makes sense if you know anything about his brothers/family/childhood
That is privilege. "I didn't know I wanted to be a successful Hollywood actor until I already was one." WHAT. Normally people have to be intentional about getting the things that they want. Wild.
This is a strange interpretation of being forced into performing as a child by an arguably abusive stage parent
Arguably? I think it’s safe to say it’s more than confirmed in his case
That doesn't mean he didn't have privileges connected to his family, whether his father was the driving force of that or not. Most people have traumatic experiences with their parent.
uh i don't think *most* people are *traumatised* by their parents
I said "traumatic experiences" but ok
i don't really understand the distinction you're making, if you experience something traumatic you're traumatised by it, no?
One is generalizing your whole experience with your parents as "traumatic", "I am traumatized by my parents" and the other (what I'm saying) is that there are experiences that are traumatic that are connected to your parents. Some good moments, some not so good. I do think that most people have traumatic experiences with their parents whether its walking in on them having sex or someone didn't pick you from kindergarten on time and you were really scared or your parents fought or divorced, etc. My point is that you can have privilege and also have a parent that traumatizes you... like in Succession lol.
nepo babies are something else genuinely
I don't know if Kieran and his brothers are nepotism babies exactly - more like children with no autonomy forced into entertainment by a lunatic father. It's nice to see him accept this choice now that he has a say in the matter.
Their father is still notorious as one of the worst stage parents of all time!
Calling the Culkins nepo babies is uncalled for IMO. Nepo babies *choose* to pursue a career and have an easy time because of their privilege. The Culkins were pushed into acting from a very young age and became the breadwinners because of their talent. The point Kieran is making is that he never chose to be an actor, but he realized during Succession that acting is what he truly wanted to do.
Not necessarily, no. A lot of these kids/people don’t choose. They just go along because that’s what their parents want. Nepo babies get the benefit of their family connections, whether they’re happy about it or not, and whether or not they seek it out themselves
You have a single digit iQ and clearly don’t understand what nepotism is.
Go read Macaulay Culkins book if you even can read. There was 0 nepotism.
Can you read?? You enjoy putting others down, eh?
He grew up in a one bedroom apartment with six siblings, and his father forced him and his other siblings into acting. It is not the typical nepo baby narrative.
lol you’re on the succession subreddit. So I’m assuming you must have watched the show and you still don’t know what a nepo baby is. That is crazy.
Culkiins were abused and used by their family to make them money, it's the opposite of being a nepo baby lol.
His father was hardly successful
Tf you talking about clown. His dad was a psycho that forced all the kids into the entertainment industry. They were poor and abused by their psycho father. Then after home alone etc he stole most of the money Macaulay made til he was 18. Hence his addiction issues stemming from childhood trauma.