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Though creator Jesse Armstrong denies this, the Roy family is believed to be based on the Murdoch family. The presumed parallels are as follows: Logan Roy - Rupert Murdoch, Kendall Roy - Lachlan Murdoch, Siobhan Roy - Elisabeth Murdoch, Roman Roy - James Murdoch, Connor Roy - Prudence Murdoch, Waystar Royco - News Corporation ATN - Fox News, Gojo buying Waystar - Disney buying Fox, Waystar buying Vaulter - Fox buying ViceIn Rehearsal (2023), Logan gives a speech standing on boxes of paper, which Rupert did in the Wall Street Journal's corporate office in 2007.
Brian Cox claimed that playing Logan Roy resulted in the first time of his career in which everyone in public recognizes him on both name and face.
Director Adam McKay successfully advocated for shooting the series on 35mm film instead of digitally to give a more classical look to a saga of old money.
The production initially wanted Kieran Culkin to read for the part of cousin Greg, but he didn't feel he was right for the part and so opted for Roman instead with the role of Greg going to Nicholas Braun.