New York City buzzed with excitement on March 12, 2025, as Succession stars Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin reunited in a heartfelt hug, captured in a viral photo shared by Film Updates on X. The image, posted at 9:05 a.m. ET, shows the actors embracing on a bustling city street, surrounded by flashing lights and a crowd, with the iconic “Booth” sign glowing in the background. Fans of the HBO series, which ended in 2023, erupted with joy, celebrating the real-life bond between Snook and Culkin, who played Siobhan “Shiv” Roy and Roman Roy, the sharp-witted siblings at the heart of the Roy family’s corporate drama.
Sarah Snook and Kieran Culkin reunited! pic.twitter.com/VwqokF3ofK
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) March 12, 2025
Succession, a satirical black comedy-drama, followed the power struggles within the Roy family’s media empire, Waystar RoyCo. Snook and Culkin’s performances earned critical acclaim, with both winning Emmys for their roles. The show’s four-season run, concluding in May 2023, left fans nostalgic for the Roy siblings’ biting banter and complex relationships. The reunion photo, taken at what appears to be a public event, suggests the actors have maintained their close friendship, mirroring the on-screen chemistry that made their characters iconic.
Social media lit up with reactions, with fans on X calling it “the Roy children reunion we didn’t know we needed” and praising their enduring bond. Some speculated the meeting could hint at a Succession reunion project, though no official announcements have surfaced. Others simply celebrated the moment as a testament to the show’s lasting impact, with hashtags like #Succession and #SnookAndCulkin trending.
The photo’s timing, just two years after Succession’s finale, has reignited interest in the series, which remains a cultural touchstone. Snook and Culkin, now pursuing individual projects, continue to carry the show’s legacy, with Snook starring in The Picture of Dorian Gray and Culkin in A Real Pain. For fans, this New York City moment is a sweet reminder of Succession’s unforgettable legacy and the real friendships it fostered.
