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Matthew Macfadyen on mixed emotions about ending "Succession" and entering Marvel Universe

Actor Matthew Macfadyen opened up about his new role in Marvel's "Deadpool & Wolverine" and the therapeutic experience of playing Tom Wambsgans in "Succession."

Macfadyen said his kids don't often watch the projects that feature him or his wife, actor Keeley Hawes, calling the idea "galling," but joked that they would be tuning in for his Marvel debut. Macfadyen said he enjoyed the absurdity of Wambsgans' actions, such as throwing water bottles at his bumbling protégé, Greg Hirsch, played by Nicholas Braun. He recalled a harsh review from a New York Post critic of a performance of "The Duchess of Malfi" early in his career, describing him as "deplorably dull" and "woefully wooden."

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