Succession Star Addresses Possibility of Spinoff
Matthew Macfadyen, who played Tom Wambsgans on the acclaimed HBO series Succession, addresses the possibility of a spinoff in a recent interview. He discusses the likelihood of a spinoff happening and shares his thoughts on the potential storyline and characters.
The Emmy Awards and the Conclusion of Succession
In May 2023, the acclaimed HBO series Succession came to a dramatic conclusion, with Tom Wambsgans emerging as the CEO of Waystar and Logan Roy's successor. The final season of the show dominated the drama categories at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, with the Succession cast winning in their respective acting categories. Backstage after his Emmy win, Matthew Macfadyen addressed the possibility of a Succession spinoff, acknowledging that it will depend on what creator Jesse Armstrong wants to do. He expressed his belief that the show ended in just the right place, leaving the characters to carry on in their strange and crappy world. Macfadyen's full comments reveal his perspective on the potential spinoff and the creator's role in its development.
Collage of Greg, Logan, Tom, and Shiv from Succession
What A Succession Spinoff Would Be About
Considering the ending of Succession season 4, a spinoff or continuation would likely follow Tom as Waystar's new CEO, alongside his right-hand man, Greg, under the ownership of Lukas Mattson. Characters like Karolina and Gerri, whom Tom elected to retain, could return, while others like Hugo, Frank, and Karl, whom he planned to fire, probably wouldn't be back. The Roy siblings – Kendall, Roman, and Shiv – are unlikely to appear in a possible spinoff, as their stories were wrapped up perfectly, and they would no longer be involved in the operation of Waystar. Despite the potential for an enticing spinoff, it's unlikely to happen, as Macfadyen acknowledges, given the natural conclusion to the story in the original series. However, he also notes that past prestige dramas have led to equally acclaimed spinoffs, leaving room for the possibility of a Succession spinoff in the future.
The Future of Succession and the Unlikelihood of a Spinoff
Succession creator Jesse Armstrong ended the show after 4 seasons because it was the natural conclusion to the story and to avoid dragging the series out. Macfadyen acknowledges that it's unlikely that Armstrong would risk tarnishing Succession's legacy with a needless spinoff. However, he also points out that other prestigious dramas have led to successful spinoffs, highlighting the complexity of the decision. Despite the uncertainty, Succession seasons 1-4 are streaming on Max, allowing fans to enjoy the original series and speculate about the potential for a spinoff.
