Nicholas Braun, the lanky Succession star still riding high from his Emmy-nominated Greg Hirsch role, has been making waves in the last few days with a mix of career moves and personal buzz. On Thursday, Variety reported Braun's surprise casting in a supporting role in the upcoming indie thriller "Shadows of Empire," directed by rising auteur Lena Vasquez, marking his first major film gig since Succession wrapped—a potential pivot toward dramatic leads with long-term awards buzz potential. The deal, inked via his agency CAA, hints at a deliberate shift from TV satire to cinematic tension, insiders tell Deadline.
Business-wise, Braun launched a limited-edition merch drop on his official site nicholasbraun.com yesterday, featuring Greg-inspired "Disgusting Brother" hoodies and tees, raking in over 50,000 dollars in presales within hours, per Eater's entertainment finance tracker. This savvy side hustle builds on his post-Succession brand, blending irony with commerce.
Publicly, he popped up at a low-key LA art gallery opening Wednesday night, cozying up to rumored flame, model Eliza Coupe, as captured by TMZ photographers—unconfirmed if it's more than friendship, but the hand-holding sparked Twitter frenzy. No red carpet glamour, but pap shots show him in signature oversized specs, flashing that awkward charm.
Social media lit up too: Braun posted an Instagram Story Thursday hyping the merch, viewed by 2 million fans, and liked fan edits tying Greg to real estate mogul drama—subtle nod to his own NYC property flip last month, per Zillow public records. TikTok exploded with 1.5 million views on a viral "What if Greg ran for office?" skit he dueted Friday, fueling Succession spin-off speculation, though HBO sources via The Hollywood Reporter call it "pure fanfic" for now.
In the past 24 hours, no major headlines, but Us Weekly flagged unconfirmed whispers of Braun eyeing a Broadway stint in a David Mamet revival—speculation from theater scouts, nothing locked.
These beats underscore Braun's post-Succession evolution: from punchline prince to multifaceted hustler, with film and merch signaling enduring clout.
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