The star of “Sukcesja” told how his father saved his life: He broke all the bones in both legs

“” is a big hit The series is described by many critics as one of the best in history. One of the main roles in the series is played by Jeremy Strong, who plays Kendall Roy, who fights to take over his father’s company.

The star of “Succession” told about the heroism of his father. He saved his life

The actor spoke to CBS Sunday Morning about his relationship with his father to promote the series. Family ties are one of the most important threads of the production, so questions about the differences and similarities to the actor’s private life are not surprising. Strong admitted that his dad has always been willing to make huge sacrifices for his beloved son. He even saved his life once, risking his own.

The movie-like scene occurred in Strong’s life when he was only eight years old. The actor was walking with his dad to the local park Arboretum in Boston, Massachusetts, when they suddenly noticed a car coming towards them and it had no intention of slowing down. “The car was approaching at about 60 kilometers per hour, the driver did not slow down even at the stoplight,” Strong said. The speed does not seem dizzying, but in the event of a collision, it threatens the health and even life of pedestrians.

The star of “Succession” confessed that his father did not hesitate for a moment. He grabbed him and pushed him out of the way. “Sam got hit by a car and broke all the bones in both legs. He saved my life,” says Strong. At the same time, the actor emphasizes that his family and relationships are completely different from those he had to feel on the set of “Succession”. Strong was happy to admit that there are no hidden traumas in his life.

The fourth and final season of “Succession” is underway on HBO Max. The series has won a total of five Golden Globes and 13 Emmy Awards since 2018 – including Best Drama Series in both 2020 and 2022.