Jeremy Strong: A Misunderstood Genius
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2024
- Jeremy Strong became a household name after his gripping portrayal of Kendall Roy in Succession - and has gone on to star in the Broadway play An Enemy of the People and Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice.
Success brought huge scrutiny after a 2021 New Yorker profile, which documented his so-called ‘method acting’, went viral.
Strong’s acting style divided opinion not only online but also among his Succession cast-mates Brian Cox (‘Logan Roy’) and Kieran Culkin (‘Roman Roy’) who suggested he goes too far - while former colleagues Jessica Chastain, Anne Hathaway and Aaron Sorkin came to his defence.
How Strong approaches his craft combined with the use of words like “dramaturgically” in interviews has led to many labelling him as “a pretentious method actor” - but this characterisation misunderstands his craft.
This is the story of how Jeremy Strong went from a working class outsider to Emmy award winner. And on his journey to the top, his unwavering commitment has revealed genius qualities to his acting.
Chapters:
0:00 - Jeremy Strong’s sacrifice
1:09 - Growing up an outsider
2:21 - The magic of acting
3:33 - Hustling in New York
4:08 - Lincoln
4:28 - The Big Short
4:49 - Molly’s Game
5:35 - Trial of the Chicago 7
6:45 - ‘Limitless range’
7:14 - Succession
8:27 - Unwavering commitment
10:16 - Injuries
11:22 - Becoming Kendall
13:05 - Blurred lines
14:10 - ‘Method actor’
15:30 - ‘Pretentious’
15:56 - ‘Dramaturgically’
16:13 - Misunderstood
17:04 - ‘Talk Show Jeremy Strong’
17:54 - An uncomfortable star
18:31 - Parents’ impact
19:12 - Outsider to winner
19:44 - Genius
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I thank the algorithm for bringing me here!
Very well-crated and insightful - subscribed.
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It was refreshing to watch someone honor notions of class-struggle while also imbuing the broad spectrum of subject matter with the dignity and respect it deserves.
I felt so bad when people were clowning him. He's not pretentious, he's not asshole or sexual harasser, he's just passionate about acting without any nepo connections who achieved his dreams at the age of 40.
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Exactly!
I also think in a world where most people are stuck in dead end jobs we hate seeing someone so passionate about their own job like Strong leads to him being labelled pretentious.
He belongs to a group of people whose defining characteristic is assisting each other through nepo connections.
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common critiques of jeremy often boil down to blatant anti-intellectualism. we're so used to being fed upbeat, scripted celebrity interviews that when an actor is actually invested in his craft, is honest about his method, and speaks with eloquence and passion, people interpret it as being overly self-involved and pretentious.
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The most common complaints I’ve seen were about how difficult his professional mentality is to work with on a day to day basis. I think it’s very valid to be frustrated when someone makes your work environment much worse, even if that is serving the art.
So I disagree with your assertion.
@@DSQueenie they’re getting paid millions of dollars for their performances on succession. the least they could do is commit to the role imo. if he’s being a menace to his fellow actors and crew, yeah that’s an issue. i don’t think that’s an accurate portrayal of his method though
Professional ball players make millions too. However I suspect if a player became insufferable they’re getting cut, even if the irritating behavior resulted in a stat bump. Kaepernick was cut in 16, despite having a statistically better season than 15.
There’s something to be said about unit cohesion.
@@Julia-hj7nn the fact that any of them said anything about his behaviour at all tells you it was pretty bad. Usually actors wouldn’t criticise each other because they know that everyone has their own way of doing things.
In the end “alls well that ends well” but I think Strong got some very fair and reasonable criticism for his behaviour on set. Things are changing in the film industry, gone are the days where Daniel Day Lewis could terrorise the ADs and crew as part of his “method”.
Calling Jeremy pretentious is so weird in all his interviews he seems extremely humble and pleasant
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probably because he is real unlike 75% of Hollywood, people have just become to use to fake celebrities
Sincerity is seen as performative to people who are too nihilistic to feel anything besides apathy and irony. It’s literally his job to feel things as genuinely as possible so as to portray his character’s emotions with humanity and realism.
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Yes. And his part is so bloody difficult. And he is totally BRILLIANT.
Thank you. I couldn't have said it better myself.
His performance in Succession was phenomenal. He’s great at what he does and he respects his craft. I think those calling him pretentious just want to bring him down to their level. Great analysis!
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They also have no empathy but they have a huge jealousy/envy.
Imagine being so passionate and skilled and people with a fraction of the talent mock you. He's a great actor!
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I think there’s a genuine annoyance when hard workers work hard, and then do well. That yes, he was blessed to know his passion early, but it was through his sheer will and EFFORT to lead in a series that will be beloved for decades. His admittance to being uncomfortable when interviewed and unprepared is sympathetic enough, let alone knowing his background as a constant outsider.
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What have we come to that when you are actually serious and motivated people label it as pompous? I admire him. He made the entire show richer and more impactful.
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He reminds me of Adam Driver, with the attention to their craft, the all-in dynamic, the devotion to, and respect for, the work, craft and characters. Both not coming from Hollywood, both being considered oddities. Both being very thoughtful and eloquent.
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Shocked this doesn't have more than a million views!! This is such an amazing video and really does Jeremy Strong justice.
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@@ryanramgobin I shared your video to so many of my closest friends haha so they would finally get my obsession with jeremy 😄 awesome job!
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his performance in succession was phenomenal he is an extremely dedicated artist🤷♀️
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Amazing video! I’ve watched so many of his interviews and tried to put my finger on why people think he’s pretentious when all I can see is exactly what you said. A misunderstood genius in a world where people don’t see acting as an art form anymore. So happy Jeremy is making me love tv shows as an art again! Thank you!
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He help make succession. So many amazing scenes and months are bc he was so in tune with his character. We wouldn’t have had Jess without him!!! He convinced the writers she was pivotal for his character so she stayed. I’ve listened and read so many of interviews and I could hear him talk about his craft for hours
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Heis a sef- made, brilliant, intense, perfectionist monster of an actor. He has culture and inteligence and sensitivity. In our mediocre times, these qualities rub people the wrong way. Congrats on this analisys!
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He’s so true to his craft and uplifts every projects he’s in. One of the most underrated actors working today.
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Really solid video. I really think that he's a true artist, and people are so not used to seeing one. He's not a bit pretentious, he's just a real artist who's passionate about his craft.
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With some time from succession now, when I think of the show, I think of Strong and Kendall first. Succession goes from a great show to an iconic one because of him.
Yep, he was brilliant. Thanks for watching!
Jeremy Strong revitalized my interest in Media. Only thing Im upset about is I'll probably never see a show or actor like this again.
Definitely going to be following where Jeremy and his Career goes. Guys a legend
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Yes, you will. There are many incredible young actors out there.
What if I told you that I will be. You probably won’t believe me right? Because I have said, which make me seem unserious. Wild how that works, but makes sense. I guess we’ll see what happens…
I remember seeing him in the big short and thought he was great. I watched trial of Chicago 7 and thought he was excellent, then I binged succession and thought his performance was phenomenal. Truely an incredible actor. I think he’s got big things ahead of him.
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He is a phenomenal actor I honestly believe that many are pretending to not notice his enigmatic presence on screen.
Awesome video 🎉
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Kendall was my favorite character in the show and its filled with incredible characters and performances. I didn't realize he was getting clowned on, honestly this approach is quite intense but if it works (which it does) then I can only commend it. For someone to be this passionate about their craft is incredibly admirable, especially in a world where a lot of media that is being produced can feel heartless and purely profit focused (I'm looking at you Disney). Succession is just a fantastic show and I remember watching the credits roll on that final episode thinking "this might be the best show I've seen" and how rare it is that we get something as good as this. I hope Jeremy gets the credit he deserves for putting so much into Kendall. I certainly wont forget him.
Thank you for watching and your incredibly thoughtful comment. I agree. I think Kendall Roy will live on as one of the iconic characters of at least this decade, if not longer.
I’ve learned to always become interested and intrigued by any artist that’s accused of pretentiousness. Mediocre artists never get called that.
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Oh, the world is awash with truly pretentious, truly mediocre artists.. but we don't hear about them because they never get any attention
There's an uncountable amount of extremely pretentious mediocre artists
"I think you can't, as an actor, short change what these people went through."
Unbelievable. Respect
He's great, right?! Thanks for watching!
I think so long as he treats others with respect and doesn’t think he is somehow superior then let him do whatever works for him. He is reaching for something, which is certainly preferable to treating the audience like fools and phoning your performance in.
Absolutely. I don't think he expects others to have the same process - it's what works for him. Thanks for watching!
what an amazing video! So well done and researched. I enjoyed your commentary so much! Jeremy Strong seems like he's so passionate and joyful about his work. Kendall truly felt like the realest character, you couldn't help but be absorbed by his story and I think Jeremy is a huge reason the show gained such dedicated stans. I see people tweet about Kendall Roy everyday, months after the finale hahaha
Subscribed! Can't wait for more people to find your channel. :)
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I agree. My reasons also are Matthew, Kieran and Greg:-). They are awesome too.
Incredible video. Really happy this got recommended to me. The quality is insanely good, I find it odd how this channel doesn't have more recognition.
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What an AMAZING essay-I'm speechless, haha. ♡
I admire JS, and seeing an essay about him and how misinterpreted both the person and the "method acting" are is absolutely wonderful! Congrats on the work, Ryan. Xx
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Amazing video essay! Yes, he seems 'weird' next to the other celebs but he is an outsider that broke in using hard work and talent. He deserves all the fame and I hope we will see him next in other exciting projects
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this is absolutely incredible i’m so glad you took the time to make this.
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I don't care if he plays the method actor thingy as long as he gets the results that he wants, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, he gets his due therapy to process all that shit after he gets the job done; like seriously guys, we've had way way more than our fair share of lost talent to depression and mental issues.
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Can’t believe we are living in a world where’s someone’s vocabulary being decent is viewed as a con and is being made fun of.
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Right. And I LOVE when Jeremy mentions books or music that inspires him. He is a reader who educates himself to grow as a person. That's not "pretentious" - that's super smart and it's inspiring too.
Can't wait to see what you post next!
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High high quality and a new subscriber, thank you man
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such a good video dude!! didnt expect such quality in such a small channel. To the moon !
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This video really deserves more views. Great work.
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Loved the video so much! Keep producing such great work man ❤
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Continue this work Ryan and I promise you you will have a very successful channel. Publish videos more frequently and keep your format and I am sure. You’re a diamond in disguise!
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It's fairly the best video on Jeremy Strong I've seen! The depth of thoughts and the overall quality of the production amazes! I wish your channel to grow really big so more people could enjoy your work! Stay true to yourself, Ryan, always. Your videos stand out!
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I'm so grateful the algorithm pushed me this video! I find Strong's interviews to be MUCH deeper and nourishing than the typical stuff; I have never felt his quoting is pretentious at all, rather, he seems like a very earnest, self-actualized person who just understands that he values things that many other people don't, and he isn't ashamed of it. I think people who are sort of dim think anything intellectual is pretentious, and people who are sort of shallow can't comprehend that others find genuine meaning in things.
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Really enjoyed this video!
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bro i love your videos KEEP THEM UP DUDEEE one day i’m gonna see this channel blow up with a couple million subs
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Great video and an amazing actor. So cool to see Jeremy Strong unpacked! The Unpacked episode I never knew we needed. Loved it
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damn dude i was super surprised when I saw you only had 550 subs this is super polished work. well done
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Loved it, good job!
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brilliant analysis and editing, and i love how much research was put into this! i, like you, admire how hard he works and clearly the results are always phenomenal. i find so much of the backlash to him strange as, to me, he just comes across as an incredibly intellectual guy who's had to fight the odds to achieve what he's achieved and wants to talk about that with passion. it's also interesting to note that in all the recent videos of him at the stage door of "an enemy of the people", he comes across as such a genuine, kind, and soft-spoken man - not pretentious at all!
again, bravo on this video!! "misunderstood genius" feels exactly right to describe him
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this may be the final push i need to watch succession. wonderful video - you just gained a new subscriber.
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Great video, loved it!
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Loved this so much!
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What a beautiful exploration, man! This was so inspiring. Subbed and congrats on hitting your 1k goal!
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Great video, I really enjoyed this. Thank you
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This is a really well produced video. Keep it up brother. You’re heading to a good place!
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Great video! Jeremy comes off as so genuine and hard working it's so admirable and inspiring
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I can't believe you don't even have 500 subscribers, your content is so good
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One of the best videos I’ve ever watched. Keep it up
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I can't believe you don't have more subs, dude - your stuff slaps!! wow
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"the writing is everything" and you certainly killed it. A well written content that invoked emotions. I am surprised to see you just sitting at sub 800 subs Anyway here is a new subscriber looking forward to see new vids like this in the future :)
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Great video essay there!
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this was unreal, i know alot of time goes into making this but how come you arent uploading more? u could easily and deservedly get millions of subs. this was so fun to watch
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I'm aiming to be more consistent in 2024 - and hoping that the next video will be published in February. Hope you check it out!
Phenomenal video, and fantastic research and referential work.
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Succession quickly became in one of my favorite tv shows, one of the main reasons, besides the script was the magnificent performance of Jeremy. Great job with this video! Regards from Peru.
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You hit the nail on the head with every single issue you addressed in this video. The way you defined genius at the end is definitely a fitting description of Jeremy Strong. Personally, I'm willing to boldly declare that Strong's performance as Kendall in Succession is my favourite series performance of all time. He was undeniably incredible throughout the entire show. Thank you for this very well-crafted video. You delivered all your points with great precision. You have certainly earned yourself a brand new subscriber.
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When you come from a working class background and have to claw your way to find success, you have to be intense and work harder and more wisely than all the nepo kids to get to Yale and achieve so much. I think he's bloody brilliant, he's extremely intelligent and has a deep understanding of the human psyche, he deserves every success. He sounds v thoughtful and well grounded in interviews and appears to be a great husband and dad. I think Jeremy Strong is an absolute acting genius. The very best on screens at the moment. I can't wait to see more of his work.
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To be honest i nerver comment, hut this video deserves to get traction by the algorithm. Never compromise on the quality and continue with this. CONSTANT UPLOADS WITH A SCHEDULE. And Young Will get Them views. Much love from sweden🇸🇪
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Holy fuck, being clowned for a word dramturgically speaks volumes about USA, not gonna lie.
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Good video, well done! Keep it up
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Damn. Idk why but this video gave me goosebumps and made me cry. Thank you for this take. I'm so glad he achieved his dreams ❤
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He is one of the best actors in history. I was surprised you didn’t have 500k+ subscribers. Amazing analysis.
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Not going to lie… this video has me conflicted. On the one hand, thank you for compiling instances of Jeremy Strong’s moments of vulnerability, and piecing together his compelling story. On the other hand… this feels deeply personal, almost invasive. He’s revealed so much of himself through his craft, and to have a real story and drive to supplement that is intense. This comment isn’t meant to be criticism of you or Jeremy Strong.
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This was an amazing video of an amazing actor 👌🏻thank you so much 🙏🏻
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really good video, i appraciate the commentary, please more
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I don’t know how the hell you only have 500+ subscribers, but this was so well crafted and edited I had to sub. Keep the good work up mate, filmmakers like me need these videos.
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Kendalls "logan" song had no right to be as good as it was, hes super talented
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Great video!
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Such a good video!
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I would’ve thought you had over 100,000 subs the way this video is so well made! Love it keep up the great work 😊
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What a video sir, bravo!
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Let us be honest, he is simply too smart for Hollywood. That is why people consider him pretentious or pompous. They simply don’t understand what he is talking about. They have no idea what “dramaturgically”means, they’ve never heard of Glenn Gould, they have no idea who Chekov is, they’ve never read any of the books he mentioned in his interviews. He is not pretentious, he is simply intelligent and dedicated. Which is a shock in the modern world.
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Great video! Keep up great stuff like this and you'll easily reach 2k subs by the end of the year
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Ah, I love finding a quality sub1k channel. Makes me feel like an old timey prospector.
Godspeed friend
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Loved this and i totally agree. People don't know how to react to sincerity in a post-irony world so it rubs them the wrong way. He seems deeply earnest in a way very very few actors are.
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Brilliant video
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Incredibly well done video! I am mind blown :) Jeremy Strong might be one of the most underrated actors of our time. I love him.
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Fantastic analysis
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How do you only have 1k subs. Great work, keep it up
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im so excited for his future
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Saw this had 3k views and it blew my mind. Great vid sir, have a sub.
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Great job!
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Great video! Hope to see something new from you
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this was great. thanks
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Amazing video
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great video. enjoyed watching. will you do more of this?
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I admire Jeremy Strong's dedication to his art. Succession was unforgettable in large parts because of him, and I thank him for that memory.
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I love him. Brilliant actor. He stole the show in The Big Short. Amazing in Succession as well
Loved him in the Big Short. Re-watched The Gentlemen too recently, and was brilliant in that too. And of course, Succession! Thanks for watching.
amazing channel
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Such a good video essay
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Great vid
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Really enjoyed this breakdown of Jeremy. I only heard of Succession last year and caught up and loved the final season this year and I can say, I legit could not imagine anyone else playing Kendall. I feel like you can’t talk about Kendall without talking about Jeremy and his craft. Also seems like just a genuinely cool and nice dude.
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This man rules and he clearly keeps learning through all forms of art to inspire him. This man is a success and should be celebrated for his work and his work ethic
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A great analysis of a magnificent actor
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