"Succession" Stuns Fans with Major Character Death: Actor Reveals They Saw it Coming

"Succession" Stuns Fans with Major Character Death: Actor Reveals They Saw it Coming

The hit HBO series "Succession" shocked fans with a major character death in the latest episode. Warning: Spoilers ahead.


In the episode, Kendall Roy, played by Jeremy Strong, confronts his father, media mogul Logan Roy, played by Brian Cox, over a scandal involving their family business. As tensions rise, Kendall ends up causing a fatal car accident, which kills one of the show's most beloved characters, Cousin Greg, played by Nicholas Braun.


Fans were left reeling by the shocking turn of events, but according to Braun, he saw it coming. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actor revealed that he knew his character's fate from the very beginning of the show.

"Succession" Stuns Fans with Major Character Death: Actor Reveals They Saw it Coming

"I always knew that Cousin Greg's survival was tenuous at best," Braun said. "I think everyone's is, on this show. It's a show about power, and power has a way of taking what it wants."


Braun's character, Cousin Greg, had become a fan favorite for his bumbling yet endearing nature, and his death has left many viewers heartbroken. However, Braun emphasized that he was grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a groundbreaking show.


"I'm really proud to have been a part of 'Succession,'" Braun said. "It's a show that takes risks and doesn't play it safe, and I think that's what makes it so compelling."

"Succession" Stuns Fans with Major Character Death: Actor Reveals They Saw it Coming

The death of Cousin Greg is sure to have major repercussions for the show's characters and storyline going forward. Fans are already speculating about how the rest of the season will play out and what new twists and turns are in store.


Despite the shock and sadness caused by Cousin Greg's death, "Succession" remains one of the most popular and critically acclaimed shows on television, and viewers are eagerly anticipating the next episode to see how the story will continue to unfold.

"Succession" Stuns Fans with Major Character Death: Actor Reveals They Saw it Coming