Sarah Snook: Succession star says 'beauty has an expiration date'

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By Steven McIntoshEntertainment Reporter

Actress Sarah Snook said she became more aware that "beauty has an expiration date" while working on her new play, The Picture of Dorian Gray.

The Succession star stars in a solo adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel in London's West End.

Elle told BBC Radio 4's Today program that relying too much on one's beauty is a "slippery slope". ".

"What I learn with Dorian Gray is to define yourself in this area, it has an expiration date of sorts", she said.

"What I learn with Dorian Gray is to define yourself in this area, it has an expiration date sort of," she said. p>

Dealing with themes of morality, narcissism and excess, The Picture of Dorian Gray chronicles the story of a young man who sells his soul in exchange for eternal youth and beauty. The titular protagonist of the series makes a deal according to which his body will retain perfect youth, while a recently painted portrait of him - representing his soul - ages and becomes uglier instead.