18 October 2021

GALLERY: Who stars in Succession?

Meet the Roys. They’re disgustingly rich, with complicated family dynamics – not least because patriarch Logan Roy is the founder and CEO of one of the world’s largest media and entertainment corporations, Waystar Royco. Here are the stars of HBO’s brand-new family drama Succession, exclusive to Showmax, now streaming.

Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy, Logan’s second-eldest son and heir apparent. Image: HBO

Brian Cox as Logan Roy, patriarch and founder of Waystar Royco.

Sarah Snook as Siobhan “Shiv” Roy, Logan’s only daughter.

Kieran Culkin as Roman Roy, Logan’s youngest son, who lacks drive but craves power.

Alan Ruck as Connor Roy, Logan’s eldest, who lives on a ranch in New Mexico.

Hiam Abbass as Marcia Roy, Logan’s devoted current wife.

Matthew Macfadyen as Tom Wamsgans, a Waystar exec and Shiv’s fiance.

Peter Friedman as Frank Vernon, one of Logan’s oldest friends and COO.

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