Family dysfunction reaches new heights in Season 3 of "Succession" HBO recently released a clip from the premiere episode, which begins immediately after the events of the Season 2 finale. The trailer shows Logan Roy and his son Kendall in an all-out battle over the family's company. The new cast of Succession Season 3, including Adrien Brody and Alexander Skarsgard, also makes an appearance. Here come the tall men.

"Succession" Season 2 ended with a cliffhanger that was nailed down by the aforementioned betrayal. And when the critically acclaimed show premieres on HBO and HBO Max, expect to see even more dysfunction from the billionaire family. I'm ready to watch the Season 3 finale of "Succession" with all the questions Episode 8 left me with. [Logan Roy, who was ambushed by his rebellious son Kendall at the end of Season 2, begins Season 3 in a perilous position. As he struggles to secure familial, political, and economic alliances, tensions rise as a bitter corporate feud threatens to turn into a family civil war.

Brody and Skarsgard are not the only new faces in "Succession" Season 3. Sanaa Lathan and Hope Davis will also make appearances. And in exciting behind-the-scenes news, "Hustler" director Loreen Scafaria will direct an episode.

Here's what we know so far about "Succession" Season 3.

HBO has set a release date of October 17 for "Succession" Season 3.

Filming began in fall 2020 in New York and elsewhere, including Italy.

The first full trailer for "Succession" Season 3 was released in mid-September. Kendall just started a war with her father by throwing him under the bus at a press conference. According to Gregg, Kendall is "trending #1 over Tater Tots." Meanwhile, Logan is on a rampage, searching for his children's whereabouts.

HBO also released a clip from the Season 3 premiere episode of Succession, which follows Kendall immediately after the press conference. After being hounded by the media, he, Greg, and Carolina (Wester Royko's public relations director) jump into a car. But it was a company car, and Kendall did not blow up the company.

The cast of "Succession" Season 3 is a true ensemble, but the Roy family takes center stage:

Brian Cox as Logan Roy, the billionaire founder of media and entertainment conglomerate Wester Royco.

Alan Ruck as Connor Roy: the eldest son of Logan's first marriage. Connor aspires to be president.

Jeremy Strong: Logan's second son, played by Kendall Roy, who was once considered the natural successor to the company. He suffers from substance abuse and is estranged from his wife.

Kieran Culkin as Roman Roy, Logan Roy's third and youngest son who competes with Kendall for power and influence.

Sarah Snook: Siobhan "Shiv" Roy, Logan's youngest and only daughter. She is a political fixer and a power-hungry target of the Waystar.

Matthew McFadyen: Tom Wamsgans, Shiv's husband, a Waystar executive desperate for Logan's approval.

Nicholas Brown (played by Greg Hirsch): grandson of Logan, learns the ropes at the company and works closely with Tom.

Other spouses, significant others, and relatives who appear:

In addition to family members, company executives, business associates, and various adversaries:

Season 3 will introduce new faces to Succession, including Alexander Skarsgard, HBO's " Alexander Skarsgard, who had his breakout role in "True Blood" and won an Emmy for "Big Little Lies," will return to the network for a major role in Succession season 3. He recently appeared in "Godzilla vs. Kong."

According to The Hollywood Reporter, he will play Lucas Mattsson, founder and CEO of a successful and confrontational high-tech company. It is unclear how he will be involved with the Roy family, but my guess is that he will be in sync with Kendall, who has always had an interest in the tech field.

Sanaa Lathan plays Lisa Arthur, a well-known New York attorney. Hope Davis plays Sandy Furness, daughter of Senator Furness.

Linda Emond stars as Michelle-Ann Vanderhoven, a senior White House aide, and Jihe Kim plays Berry Schneider, a leading public relations consultant.

Yes, an Oscar winner is coming to "Succession." Brody will play Josh Aaronson, a billionaire activist investor who plays a pivotal role in the battle for ownership of Waystar.

As fans know, the season 2 finale featured a feud between Logan and his legitimate son, Kendall. But which side will Brody be on? If Skarsgard's character is going to join forces with Kendall, Aaronson is likely to make a deal with Logan.

What happens next in TV and streaming. Lots of good things. The rest of this year will bring new shows like Wheel of Time, The Book of Boba Fett, and Sex and the City: And Just Like That.