Swisher visited the set and was given an unprecedented look backstage. Producers “by no means actually hid any of the issues” that associate with creating a large collection, she mentioned.
“They actually did present me what it was prefer to work on a present like that—a high-profile, high-pressure present. I used to be glad they opened themselves up and so they weren’t attempting to simply rating PR factors, and that’s why it was good. That’s why the podcast was good.”
Based on Swisher, the podcast’s highlights got here when issues weren’t straightforward. As an illustration, when she was initially allotted simply 10 minutes to talk with actor Brian Cox who performed patriarch Logan Roy, about his shock demise, her response was: “Actually? Are you kidding?”
However 10 minutes changed into far more, resulting in one in every of Swisher’s most memorable moments.
“He doesn’t get off the cellphone. And he was pleasant. He was humorous. He was forthright about not desirous to be killed off.”
The Succession podcast got here to an finish together with the collection finale in Could. Swisher reiterated that, although appointment TV is a dying breed, Succession bucked the development for a motive.
“These individuals put out a implausible present, and so they deserve each kudos they get. I simply was fortunate sufficient to have the ability to experience alongside,” she mentioned.
This story is a part of the Audio Awards particular function.
