HBO’s critically acclaimed drama Succession has begun filming season four. The network announced the start of production and confirmed shooting is now taking place in New York.
Returning cast members include Brian Cox as Logan Roy, Sarah Snook as Siobhan, Alan Ruck as Connor, Jeremy Strong as Kendall, and Kieran Culkin as Roman. Matthew Macfadyen is back as the devious Tom Wambsgans, Nicholas Braun returns as Greg Hirsch, J. Smith-Cameron reprises her role as Gerri Kellman, and Peter Friedman’s back as Frank Vernon.
Additional cast members include David Rasche as Karl Muller, Fisher Stevens as Hugo Baker, Hiam Abbass as Marcia Roy, Justine Lupe as Willa Ferreyra, Scott Nicholson as Colin, Zoë Winters as Kerry, and Jeannie Berlin as Cyd Peach.
The production notice was accompanied by a description of the upcoming fourth season:
“In the ten-episode season four, the sale of media conglomerate Waystar Royco to tech visionary Lukas Matsson moves ever closer. The prospect of this seismic sale provokes existential angst and familial division among the Roys as they anticipate what their lives will look like once the deal is completed. A power struggle ensues as the family weighs up a future where their cultural and political weight is severely curtailed.”
Season one premiered in June 2018 followed by season two in August 2019. Season three debuted in October 2021 and wrapped up in December 2021. HBO hasn’t announced a targeted season four premiere date.
The award-winning drama was created by executive producer and showrunner Jesse Armstrong. Adam McKay, Frank Rich, Kevin Messick, Jane Tranter, Mark Mylod, Tony Roche, Scott Ferguson, Jon Brown, Lucy Prebble, Will Tracy and Will Ferrell also executive produce.
The popular drama’s won nine Primetime Emmy Awards as well as multiple Critics Choice, BAFTA, Directors Guild, Producers Guild, and Writers Guild awards.
