HBO Renews ‘Succession’ for Season Three

HBO has greenlit drama “Succession” for a third season, with a 10 new episodes expected. Debuting on June 3, 2018, “Succession” follows the Roy family – Logan Roy and his four children – who control one of the biggest media and entertainment conglomerates in the world. From Wipekedia: The series tracks their lives as they contemplate what the future will hold for them once their aging father begins to step back from the company.

“We are elated that ‘Succession’ and its exploration of wealth, power and family has resonated so powerfully with audiences,” said Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Drama Programming. “We cannot wait to see how the complex characters that Jesse Armstrong has created continue to navigate this captivating, ruthless world of the uber-rich. In today’s world where the intersection of politics and media is increasingly prevalent, ‘Succession’ presents an especially piercing look behind the curtain of this elite, influential, and cutthroat community.”

The season two cast includes Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Hiam Abbass, Sarah Snook, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Peter Friedman, Rob Yang, J. Smith Cameron, Dagmara Dominczyk and Arian Moayed. Holly Hunter, Cherry Jones, Danny Huston, Jeannie Berlin and Fisher Stevens. Returning guest stars include James Cromwell and Harriet Walter.