Adam McKay expresses support for Jeremy Strong as The New Yorker defends its controversial profile of the Succession star

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Succession executive producer McKay joined Aaron Sorkin, Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway in objecting to Michael Schulman's "Jeremy Strong Doesn't Get the Joke" profile of the Succession star. "I couldn’t agree more," tweeted McKay in response to Sorkin's comments. "Jeremy is not only a lovely guy but a brilliant actor who was cast in Succession precisely because of his passion the New Yorker writer mocks." Meanwhile, a The New Yorker spokesperson told Deadline of the controversy: “This is a nuanced, multi-sided portrait of an extremely dedicated actor. It has inspired a range of reactions from people, including many who say that they are even more impressed by Jeremy Strong’s artistry after having read the article.”