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In the previous couple of days, the world has seen a double whammy of successions; one among a centuries-steeped custom and the opposite of latest tv glamor.
The 2 collided on Monday evening throughout an acceptance speech given by “Succession” creator Jesse Armstrong on the 74th Emmy Awards.
After the HBO hit present received excellent drama sequence within the remaining award of the evening, Armstrong in contrast the present’s win with King Charles III’s ascension to the British throne.
“A giant week for successions: A brand new King within the UK, this for us. Evidently a little bit bit extra voting concerned in our successful than Prince Charles,” Armstrong joked.
The previous Prince of Wales turned King following the loss of life of his mom, Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday.
Fellow Briton, actor Brian Cox – who performs the patriarch of the elitist Roy household, Logan – was heard commenting subsequent to Armstrong: “Maintain it royalist, maintain it royalist.”
Armstrong added: “I’m not saying that we’re extra reliable in our place than he’s. We’ll depart that to different folks.”
Surrounded by the present’s solid and crew on stage, he concluded by thanking everybody concerned, from the “engine room” of writers to the community, HBO.
HBO collected 12 of the 25 statuettes awarded on the night, together with this win for “Succession” – this yr’s most nominated present. (Like CNN, HBO is a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery.)
“Succession” beat competitors from fellow excellent drama sequence nominees “Higher Name Saul,” “Euphoria,” “Ozark,” “Severance,” “Squid Sport,” “Stranger Issues” and “Yellowjackets.”
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