Kieran Culkin, a man of perpetual hustle, never fails to pause in his bustling schedule to lend an ear and some time to his cherished circle of friends, among them his esteemed former co-stars from the hit series "Succession." On Thursday, March 27, PEOPLE magazine graced the red carpet for the opening night of "The Picture of Dorian Gray" at the esteemed Music Box Theatre in the heart of New York City. The evening shone brightly with Sarah Snook, who mesmerized audiences by portraying a remarkable 26 characters in the play.
Culkin, aged 42, likely en route to his own theatrical endeavor in "Glengarry Glen Ross," was warmly spotted taking a moment to acknowledge and cheer on some of his "Succession" alumni, who had gathered on the carpet to lend their support to Snook, 37. Among the familiar faces were Juliana Canfield, David Rasche, Peter Friedman, Natalie Gold, Sydney Lemmon, Dagmara Dominczyk, and Arian Moayed, all of whom have left indelible marks on the show.
As Culkin drove by, his joy was palpable as he smiled broadly. The group, posing together for photographs, erupted in shouts of "Kieran!" as he waved and greeted them from the confines of his vehicle. It is hardly surprising that Culkin went out of his way to show his support for Snook in the best way he could; the duo is renowned for their portrayal of the warring Roy siblings alongside Jeremy Strong and Alan Ruck across all four seasons of HBO's "Succession."
The show revolved around the intense and intricate machinations of each character as they vied for the coveted position of CEO of their patriarch, Logan Roy's, company, amidst his impending retirement. In a heartfelt revelation during an episode of "Actors on Actors" on Variety last December, Culkin spoke glowingly of the special bond Snook shares with his family. "She's my son's godmother and one of my favorite people in the world," he professed with genuine affection.
Culkin, a doting father to his 3-year-old son Wilder and 5-year-old daughter Kinsey, shares this beautiful family with his wife, Jazz Charton. Despite their close bond, he admitted that the distance between them makes it challenging to communicate as often as he would like. "I'm not the best with the phone thing. I always relied on the fact that there was going to be another season," he confessed with a touch of nostalgia.
Culkin's support for Snook didn't end there; he was also spotted showing his appreciation after her Broadway show began previews on March 10. A TikTok video, shared by an eyewitness, captured the heartwarming moment outside the theater on Tuesday, March 11, where Culkin waited patiently for his former co-star. The two embraced warmly, and Culkin heaped praise on her performance, saying, "I was taking pictures of you in the theater. I love you so much."
