Sanaa Lathan Plays High-Powered Attorney Lisa Arthur in Season Three of 'Succession'
By Leila KozmaOct. 18 2021, Published 9:55 a.m. ET
Season Three of the HBO hit drama Succession alternatives up precisely where Season 2 left off. The premiere episode shows the Roy extended family's rushed makes an attempt at organizing a reshuffle for the sake of higher optics after Kendall's bombshell announcement about his father. A complete host of new characters will seem all the way through the delightfully satirical season. So, who plays Lisa Arthur, the high-powered lawyer?
Lisa Arthur is a feminist lawyer with sturdy connections. Who performs her in 'Succession'?
In Season 3, Episode 1 of Succession, Kendall (Jeremy Strong) and Logan (Brian Cox) are racing against the clock, seeking to work out how they may win Lisa Arthur's (Sanaa Lathan) sympathies. A famously effective attorney with an impeccable reputation, Lisa could be the miracle worker ready to supply help for either Kendall or Logan.
With each eyes firmly fixed at the soon to be to be had CEO position, Shiv (Sarah Snook) promises Logan she will utilize her connections to get Lisa on board. But it is Kendall who gets there first, inviting Lisa (Sanaa Lathan) to sign up for him at his makeshift battle room (i.e. his ex-wife's condo.)
But Kendall's profitable streak doesn't last long. By the end of the primary meeting, Lisa is looking lower than impressed. Who will she side with? Fans are very curious to find out.
Lisa's initial meeting with Kendall and her palpable chemistry with "her old friend," Shiv, stuck the attention of the audience.
"Oh, Kendall made [the] right move with Lisa! Well played! And, also, finally!" tweeted @Kamilah81.
Sanaa Lathan appeared in 'Love & Basketball,' 'AVP: Alien vs. Predator,' and others ahead of becoming a member of the forged of 'Succession.'
A mightily proficient actress, Sanaa gave the impression in TV shows like NYPD Blue and LateLine before touchdown leading roles in Love & Basketball, AVP: Alien vs. Predator, and Something New.
The daughter of Broadway actress Eleanor McCoy and Dave Chappelle: The Closer government manufacturer Stan Lathan, Sanaa attended the University of California, Berkeley, and Yale University sooner than building a a hit profession as an actress, voice actress, producer, and director. Her lengthy listing of collaborators comprises Tyler Perry, with whom she worked on The Family That Preys, Queen Latifah, her co-star in Brown Sugar, and the likes.
The previous few years marked a hectic length for Sanaa, who now not simplest landed recurring roles on Succession and Netflix's Hit & Run however could also be directing On the Come Up, a film in accordance with Angie Thomas's best-selling novel with the similar name.
Sanaa talked about her stories with working on Succession and Hit & Run in an interview with Collider. As she explained, she binge-watched previous Succession episodes in preparation for Lisa's role.
"It was the funnest research I had ever done. I was like, 'Oh, God, this is so great.' It's such good writing and such good actors. I had a blast working on it," Sanaa said. "They were a great group of people. They're so welcoming and just consummate professionals, so I had a good experience."
On Instagram, Sanaa has a tendency to publish snapshots of her on a regular basis existence. On instance, she additionally takes it to the social media platform to advertise her latest paintings projects, similar to Succession.
New episodes of Succession air Sundays at 9 p.m. EST on HBO. Just missed out? Head over to HBO Max to catch up.
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