“I knew what was coming.
said the director, who is an executive producer for the show.
According toAdam McKay, the answer isplenty.
Matthew Macfadyen and Sarah Snook on ‘Succession’.David M. Russell/HBO
The night beforehis recentVarietyinterview, McKay watched the finale to offer notes toSuccessioncreator Jesse Armstrong.
Though he didn’t let any details about the episode slip, McKay was vocal about his reaction.
“Oh, my God.
“I knew what was coming.
I had to, like, emotionally recover after watching it!”
McKay’s response isn’t that surprising given the Roy family’s journey thus far.
The ensuing episodes have included more unexpected swerves,a savage breakup, and afrantic presidential election.
“We knew it would be the final series [while filming],” Snook recently toldMarieClaireAustralia.
Jeremy Strong, who plays Kendall Roy, previouslytalked to EWabout shooting the series finale.
That’s what you want as an actor, and so that was incredibly fulfilling.”
Successionairs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.
