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Los Angeles Times
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
‘Severance' star Britt Lower on how the severance procedure is similar to real life
'Severance' star Britt Lower talks about the 'meta quality' of making the Apple TV series: 'We go to work and put on a new outfit and assume a new identity.'Watch Lower, Jason Isaacs, Sterling K. Brown, Allison Janney, Kaitlin Olson, Billy Bob Thornton and Noah Wyle on The Envelope Drama by @andorofficial
Geek Tyrant
a day ago
- Business
- Geek Tyrant
Ben Stiller Says He Has Two Ideas For Spinoffs From Apple TV+ Series SEVERANCE — GeekTyrant
Ben Stiller is best known for his work as an actor, but the last few years, he has had success behind the camera as director of the fan favorite series Severance . Viewers were anxious to see the return of the show, which aired its second season at the beginning of this year, after nearly a three-year wait. We can't wait to see what happens next, but in the meantime, Stiller has a few interesting ideas about the future of the show. In a recent interview with Variety, Stiller and the show's star, Adam Scott, sat down to chat about the series, and when asked if he saw Severance as a franchise with spinoff shows, Stiller responded, saying, 'There are two specific ideas — that I won't tell you — that we've talked about internally as possible spinoff ideas.' When asked what stage of development the spinoff ideas are in, or whether they have been discussed with Apple, all Stiller says, with a coy smile, is, 'They are nascent.' As for other extensions of the show, Stiller says it'd 'be great to have a 'Severance' video game.' Scott agrees: 'I think it lends itself to one.' And, at some point, they want to make merchandise like Lumon keyboards, as long as it feels 'bespoke and specific to the show.' It's hard to get excited about spinoffs that we don't know anything about, but what I do know is they'd only get to the phase of actually getting made if they were really good, so if they happen, I'd be excited. I am more excited, however, about the idea of a Severance video game. The layout of Lumon Industries makes me immediately think about a little 8-bit member of the MDR team, walking through the white hallways, learning the maze-like intricacies, exploring other departments, and getting to the bottom of Lumon's deep. dark secrets. I'd play it! What do you think? If they made a Severance spinoff or two, which characters would you like to see them focus on? A Kier-based prequel would be intriguing. And would you play a Severance video game? Sound off below.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dan Erickson on the ‘Mesmerizing Dynamic' of ‘Severance' Auteurs Ben Stiller and Jessica Lee Gagné
On June 5, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2025 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for some of the most impressive and engaging work of this TV season. Curated and selected by IndieWire's editorial team, IndieWire Honors is a celebration of the creators, artisans, and performers behind television well worth toasting. In the days leading up to the event, IndieWire is showcasing their work with new interviews and tributes from their peers. Below, 'Severance' creator Dan Erickson tells IndieWire about how Auteur Award winners Ben Stiller and Jessica Lee Gagné work together to bring their distinct vision to vivid life. More from IndieWire 'Mad Men' Director Jennifer Getzinger: Ask for What You Want and Ask Again | 'What No One Tells You' Bella Ramsey Wants 'The Last of Us' Fans to Watch Upcoming Indie Films Like They're 'Game of Thrones' I frequently have had the privilege of sitting just a few feet behind Ben and Jess on set, usually while they're working in their respective capacities as director and D.P. They stand at their consoles and confer intensely about each shot, and I've often caught myself weirdly staring at them for long stretches, just kind of mesmerized by their dynamic. At times, I almost feel like these two have their own language, known only to them. Part of this might be due to my alarming ignorance of production jargon (I've been told that the glass circle on the front of the camera is called a 'lens' and is quite important), but I'm pretty sure it's something more. In any normal scenario, Ben and Jess would each be the most brilliant person in any room. Each has an innate understanding of the language of filmmaking, and a beautiful and twisted imagination that allows them to contort that language in new and innovative ways. Geniuses on this level often clash, but what always strikes me about Ben and Jess is the mutual trust and respect that permeates their every conversation. They listen to each other, give each other the benefit of the doubt, and honor each others' experience and intellect as they work to find the best possible version of each moment. When Ben first told me that he thought Jess should direct an episode, I immediately knew it was going to work. Not only did she know the show better than anyone, but it felt like an inevitable evolution of their collaborative partnership. The brilliance of her episode highlights both what she has learned from Ben and the immense level of talent she's brought to this show from the very beginning. I count myself as profoundly lucky to know both of these incredible artists, and hope to be able to awkwardly gawk at them as they make incredible work together for years to come. Read Ben Stiller and Jessica Lee Gagné's full IndieWire Honors profile here. Best of IndieWire Nightmare Film Shoots: The 38 Most Grueling Films Ever Made, from 'Deliverance' to 'The Wages of Fear' Quentin Tarantino's Favorite Movies: 65 Films the Director Wants You to See The 19 Best Thrillers Streaming on Netflix in May, from 'Fair Play' to 'Emily the Criminal'
Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Britt Lower talks ‘Severance' season 3... sort of
Look, we tried. Britt Lower isn't giving us anything about the next season of 'Severance.' But, she is answering our Very Important Questions so that's good, right? Presented by Disney Plus.
Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Want Britt Lower to spoil ‘Severance' season 3? Good luck with that
Look, we tried. Britt Lower isn't giving us anything about the next season of 'Severance.' But, she is answering our Very Important Questions so that's good, right? Presented by Disney Plus.
