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Succession delivered a game-changing bombshell in the third episode of season four.In the episode titled Connor’s Wedding, Logan Roy (Brian Cox) departs on a flight to Sweden with some of his closest advisors to negotiate a new deal with Lukas Matsson (Alexander Skarsgård), while Logan’s children Roman (Kieran Culkin), Shiv (Sarah Snook) and Kendall (Jeremy Strong) attend their brother’s wedding on a cruise ship in New York.While Connor (Alan Ruck) is hopeful his father will make time for a fly-by visit, Roman, Kendall and Shiv are soon informed by Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen) over the phone that Logan has fallen ill during the flight and has become unresponsive.After some emotional final goodbyes over the phone, Logan is later pronounced dead when the private plane lands back on US soil. Roman, Kendall and Shiv are then faced with issuing a statement to the press and the ramifications of Logan’s death on the future of Waystar RoyCo.“I never thought that I would be crying for Logan’s death, but this episode was brutal,” one viewer wrote.

Sticking the landing. Succession viewers were shocked to see Logan Roy (Brian Cox) killed off three episodes into season 4 — but the HBO show’s cast showed their support for the twist.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for “Succession” Season 4, Episode 3, “Connor’s Wedding.“Fans are still reeling over Sunday night’s emotionally shocking episode of “Succession.” It was a moment many fans expected to come at some point in the season — but not as soon as it did.Logan Roy is dead.The episode, written by creator Jesse Armstrong and directed by Mark Mylod, started off centered around Connor Roy’s (Alan Ruck) wedding with girlfriend Willa (Justine Lupe), but quickly took a turn when Logan Roy (Brian Cox) suddenly collapsed on board his private jet — leaving the Roy siblings grieving over their father’s unexpected death at a wedding.In a highly emotional scene, Tom Wambsgans (Matthew MacFadyen) called Shiv (Sarah Snook), Kendall (Jeremy Strong) and Roman Roy (Kieran Culkin) from the plane to let them speak to their dad in case he could still hear them, with all of the children grieving and processing in their own ways.Mylod revealed in the behind-the-scenes look after the episode that the stunning sequence was filmed in one almost 30-minute continuous take.But as the kids deal with the death of their patriarch, the Waystar RoyCo team jumps into crisis mode, figuring out what kind of statement to release that will keep the markets happy and not negatively impact their impending deals.The show notably did not have a dramatic death scene. Viewers don’t get to see the media mogul die on-screen — just doctors doing chest compressions on a body that was most likely already dead and the aftermath of grief.It turns out, Cox, 76, wasn’t even there for the death.

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details of tonight’s episode of Succession. So stop right now if you don’t want to know what went down.

In the second episode of the final season, the Roy family members continue to wage war as Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook) and Roman (Kieran Culkin) decide whether or not to partner with Sandi Furness (Hope Davis) and Stewy Hosseini (Arian Moayed) as they try to stay ahead of their father. Logan (Brian Cox), meanwhile, takes a more active role in managing ATN. Determined to bring life back to the aging network, he decides to audition his executive assistant, Kerry Castellabate (Zoe Winters), for an on-air anchor role, much to the chagrin of Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen) and Cyd Peach (Jeannie Berlin).Unfortunately for Kerry, who is a formidable assistant, her audition lands with laughs around the newsroom.

Actor Matthew Macfadyen’s biggest and most notable role is easily HBO’s “Succession”—the weasely and cowardly Tom Wambsgans. And while that role and show are coming to an end this spring, Macfadyen doesn’t have to be worried about being out of work.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer The big bads of the Marvel Cinematic Universe should be a breeze for the man that’s survived the Roy family for almost four seasons, as “Succession” star Matthew Macfadyen has been cast in “Deadpool 3,” Variety has confirmed. The Ryan Reynolds franchise will welcome Macfadyen, who plays the fan-favorite Tom Wambsgans on the HBO water-cooler smash, joining a new sequel that will also revive Hugh Jackman’s beloved X-Men character Wolverine. Shawn Levy returns as director, and Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick will pen the script. This will be the first “Deadpool” project made since the intellectual property went to Disney in its acquisition of 20th Century Fox. All creatives involved insist the film will retain its extreme violence and raunchy tone, as well a a hard R-rating.

Warning: Spoilers for “Succession” season 4 episode, “The Munsters,” written by creator Jesse Armstrong and directed by Mark Mylod. Alan Ruck, Kieran Culkin and more from the cast talk to ET as they break down what’s at stake for members of the Roy family and tease the shifting dynamics that will follow the first episode. 

 The Emmy-winning family saga,, is finally back with new episodes, as the HBO series comes to a close with its fourth and final season. According to the cast, the final installment promises to be as «surprising» as ever, with the «gloves coming off.»«It's thrilling to watch,» Alan Ruck teases, with Nicholas Braun adding that «this season is just ratcheted up.

Succession is coming to an end with its fourth and final season.Created by Jesse Armstrong, the HBO comedy-drama series follows the internal power struggle within the Roy family, the owners of media conglomerate WayStar Royco, amid mounting concerns around the health of patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox).At the end of the show’s third season, Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen) tipped off Logan about the Roy siblings’ plan to prevent the company from merging with rival GoJo – creating a sharp dividing line between Logan and his children.Armstrong confirmed season four would be the show’s last in February. “You know, there’s a promise in the title of Succession,” he said.

Succession is coming to an end with its fourth and final season.Created by Jesse Armstrong, the HBO comedy-drama series follows the internal power struggle within the Roy family, the owners of media conglomerate WayStar Royco, amid mounting concerns around the health of patriarch Logan Roy (Brian Cox).At the end of the show’s third season, Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen) tipped off Logan about the Roy siblings’ plan to prevent the company from merging with rival GoJo – creating a sharp dividing line between Logan and his children.Armstrong confirmed season four would be the show’s last in February. “You know, there’s a promise in the title of Succession,” he said.

Succession show-runner Jesse Armstrong decided to end the show despite HBO being hungry for more seasons.HBO executive Casey Bloys revealed that the television network behind the hit show “would have taken more” seasons. Talking to Variety, Bloys hinted the network was at least hoping to get two more seasons out of Armstrong.“I would have taken more, but generally speaking, that is the kind of thing you want to leave to a creator,” said Bloys.

Succession season four has been heavily praised in early reviews, with critics branding the opening four episodes as “one of TV’s greatest achievements”.The final season of the HBO series picks up after events of the season three finale, where Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen) tipped off Logan Roy (Brian Cox) about the Roy siblings’ plan to prevent Waystar Royco from merging with GoJo.With the company now slipping away from them, Kendall (Jeremy Strong), Shiv (Sarah Snook) and Roman Roy (Kieran Culkin) must continue to plot against their father in an ongoing power struggle.A synopsis for the season reads: “The sale of media conglomerate Waystar Royco to tech visionary Lukas Matsson moves ever closer. The prospect of this seismic sale provokes existential angst and familial division among the Roys as they anticipate what their lives will look like once the deal is completed.”The first four episodes of the final season have received widespread praise, earning four and five-star reviews from most critics.“Powerhouse performances from the Roy clan offer a dazzling masterclass of buttoned-up emotions competing with years of desperately craving approval from the family patriarch,” writes IGN.

among the people feeling conflicted about “Succession” ending its run after the upcoming fourth season. The actor, who won an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for her performance as the awkward Tom Wambsgans, told the New York Times he had mixed feelings about the HBO hit series coming to an end.

After that cutthroat season 3 cliffhanger, expect the onset of season 4 of Succession to be a rocky road for Matthew Macfadyen’s Tom Wambsgans.

One of the most compelling elements of the past three seasons of Succession has been the evolving bromance between Logan Roy’s son-in-law turned handbag carrier Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen) and the not-quite-so-dim-as-he-appears cousin Greg (Nicholas Braun).

2023 Film Independent Spirit Awards, Nicholas Braun spoke to ET about how he feels about ending with season 4 and his last day filming the Emmy-winning HBO drama.«We were expecting it while we were making the show, but you don't believe it till Jesse says it,» Braun told Will Marfuggi, referring to the series creator and showrunner Jesse Armstrong, who first revealed the news about the series ending in an interview with . «We're all pretty bummed,» he added.   «I was sad as hell [on] my last day,» Braun continued, sharing what it was like to wrap production on the upcoming, final episodes.

HBO‘s Succession.Season four – which is set to be the hit show’s last – has received its first and final full trailer, which can be seen in full above. The intense clip kicks off with Logan (Brian Cox) asking his personal assistant Kerry Castellabate (Zoe Winters) why everyone’s worried about how he feels. “I got done a huge deal.

If it is to be said, so it be, so it is. Succession showrunner Jesse Armstrong announced the HBO series will come to a conclusion after four seasons.

He ate his f–king chicken after all. Brian Cox has won accolades for his portrayal of expletive-throwing patriarch Logan Roy on HBO’s Succession since 2018 — but if the show debuted years ago, another character would have piqued his interest.

It was another big night for Succession.

Matthew Macfayden won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series tonight for his role as Tom Wambsgans in HBO’s Succession. This was Macfayden’s second nomination in the category for the character and his first Emmy win.

Matthew Macfadyen just scored his first Emmy. The 47-year-old actor came out victorious Monday night at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards after winning in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category.The British actor had previously been nominated in the same category back in 2020 for playing Shiv Roy's (Sarah Snook) husband Tom Wambsgans on the hit HBO series,.

Succession star Matthew Macfadyen, who stole the rug from under the warring Roys by betraying wife Shiv last season, has got the seal of approval for his performance in upcoming drama Stonehouse from his real-life wife and co-star Keeley Hawes.

Matthew Macfadyen won his second career BAFTA Award for “Succession” on Sunday. In September, he could find himself taking home his first Emmy Award for the same acclaimed performance.

It only feels like yesterday that the hapless Tom Wambsgans stabbed his wife and brothers-in-law in the back in the epic conclusion to Succession season three but series four has already nearly wrapped, according to creator Jesse Armstrong.

Succession star Matthew Macfadyen has won Best Supporting Actor at the BAFTA TV Awards.

Succession star Matthew Macfadyen has discussed the show’s season three finale.READ MORE: Succession season three finale recap: honey, I punked the kidsThe episode shook up the show’s power dynamics significantly, as Tom Wambsgans (Macfadyen) tipped off Logan Roy (Brian Cox) about the plans of his wife Shiv (Sarah Snook) and her siblings Roman (Kieran Culkin) and Kendall (Jeremy Strong) to stop Waystar Royco from merging with GoJo.After being sidelined (and almost served up as prison fodder),

Plotting their next move. Fans were left on the edge of their seats after season 3 of Succession wrapped up with a familiar face shaking things up for the Roy siblings and their future at Waystar Royco.

After nine episodes, season 3 of “Succession” has come to a dramatic close. And like last season’s explosive cliffhanger, the Emmy-winning HBO family drama has ended with another, unexpected game-changer. “It’s a lovely hook,” says Matthew Macfadyen, who plays Shiv’s husband, Tom Wambsgans, adding that the finale filmed in “the beautiful rolling hills of Tuscany and the lakes of Northern Italy” was a scenic, if not shocking finish to the season.

is three episodes into season 3, the members of the Roy family are becoming more entrenched in their positions in an increasingly public civil war for control of Waystar RoyCo. That includes Tom Wambsgans (Matthew Macfadyen), who finds himself making some tough decisions about his loyalty to the company as well as his father-in-law, Logan Roy (Brian Cox).

Matthew Macfadyen keeps close with wife Keeley Hawes at the premiere of Succession during the 2021 BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall on Friday night (October 15) in London, England.