Jeremy Strong Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters
Jeremy Strong joins GQ as he revisits some of the most iconic characters from his career so far: from the true-to-life portrayal of Vinny Daniel in _The Big Short_ to his critically acclaimed role as troubled media heir Kendall Roy in _Succession._
“It’s staggering to me that I even did that, because I don’t remember most of it, it’s like a blackout,” says Strong as he reflects on the immersive nature of playing Kendall. Watch the full episode of GQ’s Iconic Characters as Jeremy Strong breaks down his most iconic films.
_Adam McKay has been listed as President of Marvel Studios in error. This should be Director & Co-writer of The Big Short._
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00:00 – Jeremy Strong’s most iconic characters
00:16 – The Big Short: Vincent ‘Vinny’ Daniel
04:42 – Succession: Kendall Roy
11:43 – Molly’s Game: Dean Keith
13:53 – The Social Reckoning: Mark Zuckerberg
17:56 – Lincoln: John George Nicolay
21:19 – The Judge: Dale Palmer
26:15 – Armageddon Time: Irving Graff
31:38 – The Trial of the Chicago 7: Jerry Rubin
33:38 – The Apprentice: Roy Cohn
37:56 – Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere: Jon Landau
*Credits:*
Director: Jeremy Clowney
Director of Photography: Alex Sablow
Editor: Phil Ceconi
Talent: Jeremy Strong
Senior Producer: Michael Beckert
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Manager: Evie Roop
Talent Booker: Dana Matthews
Camera Operator: Carlos Araujo
Gaffer: Niklas Moller
Sound Mixer: Rachel Suffian
Production Assistant: Lucy Turner
Groomer: Vaughn Acord
Post Production Supervisor: Jess Dunn
Post Production Coordinator: Stella Shortino
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
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@endlessfreedomful
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
L to the OG
@Fredrik_Granberg
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
Goat
@Rufoid
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
Less than 2 minutes in and he's already referenced Shakespeare and read some poetry. A true Jeremy Strong interview. Never change.
@kianafsah
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
He just makes me want to watch every movie he is in. You can feel his passion through the screen.
@alinap15
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
I just love him ❤
@vibecodekidz
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
Jeremy is a serious person, while Kendall and his siblings are not.
@auditmail4842
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
One thing about Jeremy Strong is he's always gonna be wearing brown head to toe.
@auditmail4842
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
It takes him 1:37 seconds to start quoting poems.
@rubes8065
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
Bet: Academy Award for The Social Reckoning as Zuckerberg.
@italianstud
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
Little Lord Fuckleroy
@inmaculadaconcepcion1600
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
🕊️✨THANK 🌷🌻🌹 for this.✨iLOVE this human…. N his SKILLz… fills one’s Spirit, every time. KEEP SHINING❕🌟Jeremy 💎 Strong 🌟BRAVISSIMO ✨🙏🏽💖💞💕
@isaaclopez1975
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
Adam McKay, president of marvel studios
@margarethmichelina5146
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
Why does he look like Connor on that look?
@julieroccia6344
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
Love hearing about Kendall ❤
@Samwell-L
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
“I drove past, on the way here, the boat that we shot the episode of Logan's death”
Still forgetting about Connor
@puspangshuchowdhury383
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
My boy can talk
@gnalkhere
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
His mixing up Monty Python characters in the same film makes sense, dramaturgically
@Tyyjane
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
everything wonderful and also, he enunciates so well
@Mamo878
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
This guy needs to be a director at some point – he's the smartest guy on the set.
@thereignofdando
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
On one hand, I cringe when I see how seriously some actors take acting. Like it’s the most important job on earth. It’s so, so pretentious. On the other hand, a talent like Jeremy might not otherwise exist without such earnestness.
Edit: also his Zuckerberg (voice/accent) is so, so spot on.
@bh1935
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
Love his passion
@jacktrppr1
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
Love your passion, Jeremy. You are a true artist, and you do indeed disappear into every role.
@aaaanderrrr
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
L to the OOOG
@hillgardsam6698
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
I watched the apprentice after this video and now i feel like i need to wash my eyes – if you're a movie buff or politics buff, spare yourself the disgust. Skip it
@blossomsound
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
i love him dearly
@textbookWarrior
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
Not winning Best Actor for Roy Coen was absolute robbery.
@gloglogadget
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
People make fun of Jeremy for his vocabulary but it's very clear he believes every word he says and he's not just using words he doesn't understand. I have a lot of respect for his passion for the craft.
@Sulu-d4r
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
Boar on the Floor!
@kifacorea
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
jerry rubin. my favorite portrayal in that preachy movie.
@samlinder7061
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
0:36 why his arm look like that
@midasmeester
August 19, 2026 at 4:32 am
This guy needs an Academy Award