Sarah Snook Reveals How Taylor Swift's Fitness Regimen Helped Her Prepare For Broadway Role

March 17, 2025: Sarah Snook, known for her role in HBO's Succession, is currently gracing the Broadway stage in the innovative production of The Picture of Dorian Gray. The play, based on Oscar Wilde's novel, demands a great deal from the actress, as she portrays all 26 characters, including the titular Dorian Gray, who makes a pact to remain eternally youthful.

In an interview, Snook shared how she prepared for such an intense and active role. The preparation was challenging, and she looked to pop superstar Taylor Swift for inspiration. Snook revealed that she followed Swift's strict regimen, which the singer implemented while preparing for her Eras Tour.

"I heard that and thought, 'That's a genius idea,'" Snook said about Swift's approach. "No alcohol, no caffeine. Sleep, sleep, sleep, sleep. And I do my lines at pace on a treadmill." Swift famously ran on the treadmill while singing her full setlist to build stamina for the demanding tour. Snook took this advice to heart, incorporating similar practices into her daily routine to stay fit and healthy during the rigorous performances.

Aside from physical preparation, Snook shared her personal experiences while transitioning to Broadway, revealing how the production came at a particularly challenging time in her life—just after she gave birth to her daughter. She admitted that if she or her husband had known the true demands of the role, she might not have signed on for it. "Ignorance is bliss," Snook said, highlighting the difficulty of balancing motherhood and such a physically demanding stage role.

While balancing her Broadway career and motherhood, Snook is also taking a moment to reflect on her Succession journey. The actress’s performance in Dorian Gray has earned her accolades, including an Olivier Award for her role in the West End production before it made its way to Broadway.

Fans are excited to see Sarah Snook take on such an ambitious role and are equally fascinated by her fitness regimen, which echoes the hard work and dedication of fellow performer Taylor Swift.