Succession's Logan Roy vs real life's Rupert Murdoch | The Spinoff

In HBO's Succession, mogul Logan Roy is hauled before a US senate subcommittee, alongside his son, Kendall, to defend the ethical behaviour of his media conglomerate after it has become embroiled in scandal. Which is more than a little bit like July 2011, when mogul Rupert Murdoch was hauled before a UK parliamentary select committee, alongside his son, James, to defend the ethical behaviour of his media conglomerate after it had become embroiled in scandal.

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[artisanpassion]

Brian Cox is better in pretending it is worst day of his life than Rupert Murdoch actually

[ExirKamalabadi]

It's really amazing that Rupert Murdoch in real life somehow manages to be MORE condescending towards his son (that arm pat!) than the Brian Cox fictional character

[melodyal]

Thankful to creators of Succession, one of the best shows I’ve watched. Just brilliant. And you can actually see a lot how this snobbish and corrupted world works behind the door we don’t see. Plus casting is insanely good!

[martinaaron]

The difference is that Logan Roy is an intimidating colossus of a man, a truly terrifying bully. Murdoch comes across more like Mr Burns - a weasel-like slime ball and coward.

[elizaheathen]

fascinating.
I just watched 2 seasons of this show in 3 days on a free HBO trial :D

[pippasmith]

There is a connection with the show and portrayal of Murdoch. James Cromwell, who plays Ewan Roy, also played Rupert in the stage production of Murdoch in Sydney.

[michaelowen]

"I'll come for your son in a minute" haha great line

[isabelcala]

Holy shit this otherwise excellent show is elevated with the zing of true life panache

[colechapman]

It is funny how different the courtroom scene looked like in real life vs Succession. In succession, the room is paneled with expensive wood walls, a marble entryway, huge lamps, oak wood desks, and comfier-looking chairs. I know I would like to have myself be taken out by the law in the Succession courtroom than the IRL one with cheap plastic chairs, desks, crappy lighting, and commercial carpeting.

[akshaynair]

This video is incredible, deserve more views

[mobiz]

That's f'ing amazing, thanks for posting.

[jtgd]

“Mr Murdock, you’ve broken our record of the most un recalling event”

[buddhawalkxwater]

This show made me realize “you know nothing John snow”

[DaneSauceCity]

The actors are way better at being the people they’re acting than the people

[rtXd]

Lmao its funny Rupert almost seems like the show version of Brian Cox.

[romantra]

Real life seems to have terrible lighting, framing and shot composition

[TheKidYT]

Kendall Roy is no James Murdoch. James didn't rattle and told the world matter of factly that his father had enabled the careers of key British politicians & that they needed to remember that & do his bidding. Couldn't help but respect it. Also his departure from the empire, hats off.

[jaseboon]

"This is the most humble day of my life sad face)....>"

[sandramilfort]

Life imitates art (or vice versa) in any case Well done. The only thing missing is if someone would've attempted to chuck a shaving cream pie at Logan Roy 😂🎉👏🏾

[hawsrulebegin]

Great to see that Murdoch got his comeuppance finally. Oh hang on.