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For the first 30 years of his career, Alan Ruck was sure he would always be remembered as Ferris Bueller’s sad best friend. Then Succession came along and changed everything.
In this episode of The Last Laugh podcast, Ruck shares his thoughts on the end of Succession, including what lies ahead for Connor and Willa’s marriage, the story behind filming that “virtual dinner” with Brian Cox, and why creator Jesse Armstrong made the right decision to quit while he was ahead. The actor also reveals why he asked for his character to be killed off in Season 2 and how the role he was waiting his entire career for has altered his professional legacy.
Yes, Ruck has heard the online theory that Cameron Frye from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Connor Roy from Succession are somehow the same person. And he understands the connection: “Two messed-up sons of very wealthy fathers, all the privileges, none of the love.”