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- Justin Kirk has only appeared in two episodes of Succession total (so far), but his outsized presence looms as large as a series regular. Kirk plays Jeryd Mencken, the right-wing presidential candidate Logan Roy chose to endorse, with the full weight of his political influence, back in season three.
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May 15, 2023 · Justin Kirk, who plays Jeryd Mencken, a fascist-leaning Republican presidential candidate on 'Succession', talks to Variety about his character, his speech and the parallels with Trump. He also reveals his personal and professional background and his experience on the show.
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May 15, 2023 · After wandering past fictional campaign posters plastered on the walls, he stood in a room nearly alone, only facing Succession ’s sparse camera crew, while imagining hundreds of rabid cheering...
May 14, 2023 · Succession star Justin Kirk on new President Jeryd Mencken's controversial victory in the HBO drama's antepenultimate episode, "America Decides" in season 4.
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May 15, 2023 · Justin Kirk talks about his role as Jeryd Mencken, a far-right populist candidate, in Succession season four, episode eight. He reveals his inspiration, his hair choices, and his predictions for the finale.
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In 2021, he appeared in the HBO drama series Succession as Congressman Jeryd Mencken. Kirk‘s first appearance on screen was in the 1994 romantic horror film Wolf in a photograph as Laura Alden's deceased brother. He credited Ann Roth for the appearance.
May 14, 2023 · In ‘Succession,’ actor Justin Kirk plays the role of Jeryd Mencken. Kirk was born in Salem, Oregon, and grew up in Union, Washington, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. After graduating, Kirk moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting.
May 15, 2023 · The two candidates, after seasons of squabbling, are Jeryd Mencken (Justin Kirk), a far-right near-fascist, and Daniel Jimenez (Elliot Villar), about whom not much is known except that he is...
