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The Murdoch family, which inspired the Roy family in Successionthey made secret plans to prepare for their father's death, using the program as an influence in their decision. The hit HBO show sees the Roy family empire in disarray following the unexpected death of patriarch Logan, with no successor in place.
ONE New York Times article about the legal maneuverings of the Murdoch children, including Prudence, Elizabeth, Lachlan and James, alongside 93-year-old Rupert, revealed an interesting fact about Successionreal-life impact. Reportedly, Murdoch's children held secret talks in April 2023 to discuss their response in the event of their father's death. This was directly inspired by the chaotic Succession season 4 episode in which Logan dies suddenly aboard his private jet, with Elizabeth's representative even writing a “Succession memo” describing his planned response.
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