Succession fans will be hard pressed to think of another actor who could have better personified the character of Logan Roy. Cox’s portrayal of the ruthless media mogul who manipulates his children and fights to keep control of his empire continues to resonate with audiences.
But Cox’s sharp commentary extends beyond the fictional Roy family—he’s also calling out real-world “nepo babies,” particularly Ivanka Trump and the Kushners, as emblematic of societal cancer he’s concerned with.
In an interview, Coz claimed that this entitlement is effectively a ‘cancer for the society,’ well in line with how his character sees the world.
Brian Cox finds similarities between Succession and the real world!
Logan Roy is perhaps best known for his blunt, often brutal approach to family and business. Despite his harshness, Logan’s character is driven by a fierce love for his children, even if that love is tainted by his expectations of their worthiness.
Brian Cox has shared that Logan’s treatment of his kids, particularly in the way he manipulates and belittles them, is born out of disappointment and the belief that they haven’t earned their place in his empire.
As Cox himself has said, “Logan loves his children, but they’re all found wanting.” The actor claimed that none of his on-screen offsprings deserved to be Logan’s heir, and compared the situation with some real-life celebrities: (via Rolling Stone)
The broader issue here is that we live in this age of wealth and entitlement. Look at the Kushners and Ivankas of the world — a lot of them are behaving horrible. Look at the Murdoch kids. In a way, they’re all found wanting. Because they’re basically cut off from reality. It’s something that’s a bit of a cancer in our society.
Cox claimed that Logan’s children are filled with entitlement, and lack the moral fiber and work ethic required to run a sprawling empire like Waystar Royco. It’s this deep-seated belief that no one, not even his own flesh and blood, is deserving of the inheritance unless they prove themselves worthy, which mirrors the issues Cox raises with today’s elite families.
Brian Cox believes Ivanka Trump and the Murdoch heirs are ‘cut off from reality’
Cox’s criticism didn’t stop at his fictional children. He directed his ire at the likes of Ivanka Trump and the Murdoch heirs, calling them “cut off from reality.” For Cox, this detachment is part of a broader societal issue: an increasing sense of entitlement among the richest families, whose fortunes are often passed down without merit.
His frustration stems from the fact that these families, who inherit their power and wealth, often fail to grasp the struggles of ordinary people. They are, in Cox’s words, “behaving horribly,” and fail to offer any substantial contributions that make them worthy of their positions.
Of course, his interpretation is well in line with how Succession ended. Shiv Roy’s husband, Tom Wambsgans, ends up becoming the CEO of Waystar Royco, instead of Shive’s brothers, Connor, Kendall, or Roman.
Succession is available to stream on Max.
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