Succession In Real Life – Who Will Be The Heir To Murdoch’s Empire?
The hit HBO show Succession is set for its finale this weekend and with that we came up with odds on who will inherit Rupert Murdoch’s empire.
Succession Based On The Murdoch Family?
It’s widely been speculated that the HBO hit Succession is loosely based on the Murdoch family led by News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch and as this week’s finale of Succession draws near, bookie BoyleSports has chalked up who could be the ultimate heir to Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
Eldest son, Lachlan, is the front runner at short odds of 1/2 as he currently holds the positions as Co-Chairman of News Corp and CEO of Fox Corporation, but as the TV drama has shown, when it comes to family and business, things can quickly change.
Odds On Heir To Rupert Murdoch’s Empire
Rumours have been circulating that Rupert’s youngest son, James, who it’s been hypothesised character Kendall Roy from the Emmy winning series has been modelled on, could find himself back in the number one seat of his father’s empire. And if BoyleSports’ odds of 5/2 are anything to go by, it’s not completely beyond the realm of possibility.
Other candidates, largely considered non-runners in the betting with outside odds, include Elisabeth Murdoch at 12/1, Prudence MacLeod at 14/1 and even Rupert’s old flame Jerry Hall is listed at comedic odds of 1000/1.
The largest shareholder of both companies is a family trust, over which Rupert, 91, has the most say. On his death, Rupert’s votes will pass to his four oldest children, including Prudence, from his first marriage. His two younger children are beneficiaries but do not have a vote.
A spokesperson for BoyleSports commented:
“Whether Rupert’s first-born son Lachlan will have the support of the voting siblings to stay on as CEO of Fox and become sole Chairman of News Corp remains to be seen, but it’s one business watchers will be keeping a close eye on. And it’s also the kind of dramatic twist that could give Succession a run for its money!”
Who will takeover from Rupert Murdoch as sole Executive Chairman of News Corp?
1/4 Lachlan Murdoch
5/2 James Murdoch
12/1 Elisabeth Murdoch
14/1 Prudence MacLeod
40/1 Suzanne Scott
1000/1 Jerry Hall
*Prices subject to fluctuation
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