But Kendall, like his siblings, also seeks his father’s approval and love. A self-proclaimed visionary, Kendall wants to modernize WayStar Royco and the first step is removing his father as CEO. Played by Jeremy Strong, Succession ’s Kendall Roy is a complex character. Here’s every character returning to Succession season 3, the new characters preparing to enter the fray, and the actors who play them. It could be the Roy family is not fighting for the company throne at all, but only to best each other. What they are all fighting for remains unclear as Waystar Royco is underwater following the scandal and is quite possibly a sinking ship. Related: Succession Season 3 Will Explore Kendall Roy’s Liberation
Finally, in a shocking turn, the eldest Roy son and perpetual coaster, Conner (Alan Ruck), seems to be making a play for the role of CEO - a role he seems ill-suited for and has previously been disinterested in claiming. Meanwhile, things may turn around in Succession season 3 for Roman Roy (Kieran Culkin), as he is shown making alliances with a major Succession newcomer. Tom Wambsgams (Matthew Macfadyen) and cousin Greg (Nicholas Braun) nervously pivot and angrily thrash in the turbulent waters left by the cruise ship scandal. Shiv, however, is also seen with Logan (Brian Cox), seemingly comforting him in his time of need, and then again, this time fighting with Kendall. Kendall and Shiv (Sarah Snook) are seen talking conspiratorially and may prove to be the united rebel forces.
The third season will pick up moments after this event, with the trailer showing a disconnected Roy family. Succession season 2 ended with Kendall Roy (Jeremy Strong) publically usurping the family throne, revealing his media-mogul father’s knowledge of a sexual misconduct cover-up in the company’s cruise division.
The Emmy-award-winning series follows the scathingly disloyal and treacherous affairs of the Roy family as they battle for who will take over the family business. After the pandemic stalled filming last year, the highly-anticipated season 3 is now a year overdue after filming in New York City, East Hampton, Virginia, and Italy including one episode directed by Birds of Prey director Cathy Yan. The cast guide for Succession season 3 features many returning characters along with a few new notable additions including an Oscar-winning actor.