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Jeremy Strong on Playing Mark Zuckerberg and Other Unpopular Characters

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United States
Iniciado October 03, 2026

One of the great actors of the era on finding sympathy for Mark Zuckerberg, Kendall Roy, and Roy Cohn—and why the New Yorker Profile of him still stings

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Artistic expression should not shy away from unpopular characters, as it can foster important conversations.

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Strong's method of building sympathy for unpopular characters does not require audiences to agree with or excuse those characters' actions.

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Portraying complex characters can distract from their negative impacts on society.

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Understanding unpopular characters is crucial for a nuanced portrayal of history and society.

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Actors should challenge themselves by taking on roles that provoke discomfort, regardless of public opinion.

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The public's reception of Jeremy Strong's roles is influenced by broader societal narratives about power and morality.

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Strong's Kendall Roy in Succession became compelling precisely because the character's self-awareness made him tragic, not because the show excused his cruelty.

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An actor's method and preparation merit scrutiny separate from the question of whether their final performance succeeds artistically.

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Empathy for characters like Roy Cohn undermines the harm they caused to marginalized communities.

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Audiences should resist the temptation to like or sympathize with fictional portrayals of real figures who have caused genuine harm.

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