“A cancer in our society”: Succession’s Brian Cox Calling Out Richest “Nepo babies” Including Ivanka Trump Proves No-one Could Play Logan Roy Better

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.
Brian Cox played Logan Roy in Succession (Credits: HBO).
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! Succession (2018-23) | Credits: HBO
Logan Roy is perhaps best known for his blunt, often brutal approach to family and business. Despite his harshness, Logan’s character...
Brian Cox played Logan Roy in Succession (Credits: HBO).
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! Succession (2018-23) | Credits: HBO
Logan Roy is perhaps best known for his blunt, often brutal approach to family and business. Despite his harshness, Logan’s character...
- 2/18/2025
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