Kieran Culkin Critiques Jeremy Strong’s ‘Storyteller’ Label

Kieran dislikes 'storyteller' labels: He’s not a fan of actors calling themselves storytellers.

Jeremy Strong example: Kieran directly mentioned Strong’s "storyteller" approach, saying, "Sorry, Jeremy."

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Prefers collaboration: Kieran praised Jesse Eisenberg’s team-oriented directing in A Real Pain.

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Actors are helpers: Culkin believes actors support the story but don’t tell it themselves.

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Succession’s sibling tension: Kieran and Jeremy’s different work styles were evident on Succession.

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Jeremy’s intense method: Strong hurt himself performing, using method acting to stay in character.

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Mixed reactions: Brian Cox praised Strong’s results but worried about his mental toll.

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Jeremy felt betrayed: A New Yorker article on Strong upset him for portraying him unfairly.

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Jeremy’s defense: He claimed his costars respect him despite occasional tension.

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Kieran keeps it light: Unlike Jeremy, Kieran takes a relaxed approach to acting.

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