Nicholas Braun Faces Legal Charges After DUI Arrest In New Hampshire

Nicholas Braun, the actor best known for his Emmy-nominated portrayal as Cousin Greg in the HBO hit series Succession, is suddenly gaining attention not for his television show but for something else that is very public. The actor was taken into custody for misdemeanor DUI in Moultonborough, New Hampshire, on August 30, Moultonborough Police Department officials told CNN.

Braun was stopped and arrested by police, authorities with the Robertson County Sheriff's Office confirmed. He spent about an hour in the Carroll County jail before he was released without posting bail. While many notorious arrests include an unflattering mug shot, this case is a bit different, an official booking photo was not taken because of equipment problems at the police booking station, they reportedly said. Nevertheless, Braun will apparently have to go to court to face the allegations.

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It's a rare blemish on the career of an actor whose gimcrack charm and comic timing helped make Succession a worldwide hit. The HBO drama, which wrapped up earlier this year, made Braun a household name. But his arrest has put the focus on his personal behaviour, making headlines and prompting debate about how the incident may have a bearing on his reputation. Its timing is all the more stunning. Braun and his girlfriend, Hyunji Ward, had only made their relationship known a few months ago, with one gushing Instagram post. In March, the actor called Ward his "personal absolute joy," and his more vulnerable display of affection touched fans. Today, the contrast between that time and his legal woes underlines the capriciousness of the public eye.

For Braun, the arrest marks the beginning of a new era, possibly one that will test both his mettle and his determination to continue with his life and career. Reputations in Hollywood might be as fragile as China, but every scandal comes with a wide pathway to redemption. The way Braun and baseball travel the interim weeks of the season, the period leading up to his day in court, will likely speak to whether this is a footnote or a punctuation mark for his career. What remains to be seen is how he deals with the incident in the public eye and if he can pivot his personal narrative back towards the trajectory of accomplishment and grace that made him beloved in the first place.