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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Ben Stiller just delivered a 'Severance' season 3 update bombshell
The tension is palpable as we wait for "Severance" season 3. We've had executive producer and director Ben Stiller announce that "Severance" season 3 is coming "as fast as possible." We've had an Apple TV executive come out and say that season 3 hasn't begun production. Then, just last week, show star Adam Scott revealed that whenever the show does begin production, it could take six weeks just to film a single episode and half a year to film a full season. But this latest update is a real bombshell. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Stiller revealed that he won't be directing episodes for season 3. Instead, he'll be helming a feature-length film about the true story of a downed airman in occupied France during World War II and the airman's subsequent involvement in the French Resistance. That's on top of his plans to make a movie adapting Rachel Maddow's podcast "Bag Man" about disgraced Nixon-era U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew, and existing projects "Focker-in-Law" and "Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost." 7 day free trial! Apple TV Plus gives you access to amazing originals with exciting new shows dropping all summer long. 'These things take time to come together,' Stiller told the L.A. Times, referring to the various projects he's balancing, including an in-development HBO comedy-drama 'The Band.' "And the older you get, the more you realize that you only have so much time.' I'm not going anywhere. We have incredible directors and a team that creates the show. I love directing it and look forward to at some point again for sure. I feel like season 3 is going to be the best yet as we continue to evolve. That's a massive development for "Severance" season 3, and frankly, the Apple TV Plus sci-fi series as a whole. Stiller has been a prolific director on the Emmy-nominated show, directing six episodes in "Severance" season 1 and five episodes in "Severance" season 2. In each season, he's directed both the season premiere and the finale, meaning his directorial stamp on the show is a defining one. He's been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series each season, and could still win for season 2's finale, "Cold Harbor." Stiller has since taken to X (Twitter) to clarify the news that he'd be absent from the director's chair next season. "It's been full-time the last 8 months working on season 3," he replied in response to a tweet from fan account Severance Updates. "And I'm not going anywhere. We have incredible directors and a team that creates the show. I love directing it and look forward to at some point again for sure. I feel like season 3 is going to be the best yet as we continue to evolve." To be fair, some of the show's most acclaimed episodes weren't directed by Stiller. Jessica Lee Gagné just earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for season 2, episode 7, "Chikhai Bardo," meaning she could even beat Stiller for the award later this year. But it's tough to imagine a world where replacing the director of 11 of the show's 19 episodes is easy, let alone producing a similar product. Even if season 3 is as good (or better!) than season 2 without Stiller directing, I would bet money on the show not feeling the same. Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. Here's what he's been watching lately: Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ben Stiller balances Severance season 3 with new film projects
Ben Stiller is preparing for a busy year as he balances directing, producing, and a return to acting. The Emmy-winning director of Apple TV+'s Severance has been working closely with showrunner Dan Erickson and the writing team on season 3 while also developing several new projects. One of his next ventures is Focker-in-Law, a sequel to the hit comedy franchise that began with Meet the Parents. Stiller, now older than co-star Robert De Niro was during the original film, admits he feels some nerves about returning to acting after years behind the camera. Alongside the comedy, Stiller is pursuing more dramatic material, including a feature film about a downed airman in occupied France who joined the French Resistance, as well as an adaptation of Rachel Maddow's Bag Man podcast, which investigated the bribery scandal of former vice president Spiro Agnew. His creative drive is also shaped by personal reflection. Following the death of his father, comedian Jerry Stiller, in 2020, Stiller began developing a documentary about his parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, a beloved comedy duo whose marriage influenced his own perspective on family. He acknowledges parallels with his relationship with actress Christine Taylor, with whom he reconciled after a brief separation. Stiller's children, Ella and Quinlin, have both entered acting, with Ella recently making her off-Broadway debut. Watching her perform, Stiller says, reminded him of his parents' early support during his own career. Looking ahead, Stiller is open to new collaborations — even hinting that his acting idol Al Pacino could one day appear in Severance. For Stiller, time feels more valuable than ever, and he intends to use it pursuing projects that matter both professionally and personally.
