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“Succession” Actor Jeremy Strong Had Almost Played The Captain America

The Roy family is known for controlling the biggest media and entertainment company in the world. However, their world changes when their father steps down from the company. The first episode of HBO’s new series (Succession) follows a day in the life of Logan Roy’s three sons, as they all vie for control and power in this family business empire.
Who is Jeremy Strong?
Jeremy Strong is an award-winning actor and film producer. He is best known for his leading role in the feature film The Judge and recurring role as Harry Frost in the CW series Gossip Girl. Jeremy Strong was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Awards for his portrayal of Dr. Jim Royce on the critically acclaimed ABC series Grey’s Anatomy. Most recently, Jeremy Strong has recurred as Gabe Lewis on Starz’s series Power.
What makes his acting so good?
Jeremy Strong is a young actor who is widely respected for actively trying to extend his range and explore new roles. He has recently been a featured voice for the adult animated series Family Guy, where he has voiced many characters including ‘Pablo,’ ‘Phillip Van Stugard,’ and ‘Travis Wolfington,’ even playing the paedophile character ‘Myron.’ Jeremy also plays an important role as Louis in the musical drama film Rock of Ages starring Tom Cruise. In real life, Jeremy Strong is very happy to fill his schedules with all kinds of activities including appearing on Broadway in Xanadu with Alan Cumming and Charlotte Parry in the title role.
What was the TV series Succession based upon?
Succession is an HBO drama series about the Royal family’s media empire and their struggle for control after the death of patriarch Logan Roy. The show was created by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, who’ve previously written for the seminal HBO series Entourage. The show will also be executive produced by Jesse Armstrong, Andrew Davies, as well as Alan Poul. To help fill out the cast, they’ve tapped some of Hollywood’s top talent including actors Jeremy Strong (of ‘Grey’s Anatomy‘) and Kevin Dunn (of ‘Saturday Night Live!‘), as well as Stephanie Szostak (also from Gossip Girl), among others.
What do fans expect from this actor?
Fans can expect to see Jeremy Strong in many more projects this year. He is currently filming a murder-mystery series Shotgun with Danny De Vito and will also star in the upcoming series The Last Tycoon with Matt Bomer. Other recent projects include the films I Am Not Your Negro and The Lovers, and TV shows including Humans (season one), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Chicago P.D.Salem, and Outlander.
Is there any chance for this actor to be part of Marvel?
Jeremy Strong’s performance as ‘Doctor Royce’ in the television series Grey’s Anatomy made him an instant fan favourite and garnered him many awards and nominations including a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series and the Screen Actors Guild Awards nomination for Best Ensemble in a Drama Series. Jeremy Strong also starred as ‘Jax Teller’ of the FX television series Sons of Anarchy.
