‘Succession’ Star Jeremy Strong Terrifies Creator With Improvised Final Scene Stunt

Succession creator Jesse Armstrong was alarmed when Jeremy Strong attempted to jump into the Hudson River while filming the show's final scene.
Armstrong did not plan for Strong's character Kendall Roy to jump in the river and was concerned for the actor's safety.
Strong revealed he tried to go into the water after filming ended but was stopped by another actor.
Armstrong said Kendall was not contemplating suicide in the final scene but lacked freedom in his own life.
The show left characters' fates ambiguous in the finale.