Sarah Snook said the Peacock series "All Her Fault" served as the ideal role to follow her time on the hit show "Succession" [1].
The transition is significant because Snook spent years playing Siobhan "Shiv" Roy, a character who defined her public image and professional peak. By selecting a project that diverges from that archetype, Snook is actively managing her brand to avoid typecasting following the conclusion of one of the most acclaimed dramas in television history.
Snook, who has won one Emmy and two Golden Globes [3], said that finding a project distinct from her previous work was a priority. "I can’t top that, so finding something different was really important," she said [3]. This desire for a new challenge led her to the role of Marissa Irvine, a character she described as being "not Shiv" [1].
The actress said that the narrative arc and emotional tone of the new series offered a necessary departure from the corporate power dynamics of her previous role. She said that the project is a twisty hit that appealed to her because it allows her to play a very different kind of woman [2].
While Snook praised the project's ability to showcase a different side of her range, critical reception of the series has been mixed. Some reports describe the series as a hit [3], while other reviews have characterized the show as middling [3]. Despite these differing views on the quality of the production, Snook said that the role of Irvine provided the specific creative pivot she required after the intensity of "Succession" [1].
“"Marissa Irvine is 'not Shiv.'"”
Snook's move into a thriller series reflects a common strategic pivot for actors emerging from long-running, award-winning roles. By prioritizing a character that is fundamentally different from Shiv Roy, she is attempting to signal her versatility to casting directors and audiences, ensuring her career trajectory is not permanently tethered to a single iconic performance.
