Method or Madness? Jeremy Strong's Extreme Dedication to Character Preparation Raises Questions
- Jeremy Strong employed intensive Method acting to prepare for a scene in Succession where his character had to ask for directions to a bathroom.
- Strong's co-star Bowen Yang witnessed Strong asking where the bathroom was in another production's office as practice for his Succession scene.
- Strong's co-star Brian Cox has criticized Strong's extreme use of Method acting on Succession.
- Strong's commitment to staying in character at all times has been described as "ridiculous" by observers like Yang.
- There is debate over whether Strong's acting approach enhances his performances or takes things too far.