Washington [US], March 22: Apple has officially announced the renewal of its critically acclaimed thriller series Severance for a third season, just as the highly anticipated second season finale, “Cold Harbor,” is about to premiere on the platform. The exciting news was shared by Apple CEO Tim Cook in a social media exchange with the show’s director and executive producer, Ben Stiller.
The renewal comes after Severance made history as Apple’s most-watched series ever, surpassing the beloved comedy Ted Lasso, as reported by Deadline. While Apple has yet to announce a specific premiere date for the third season, Ben Stiller has reassured fans that they won’t have to wait another three years for new episodes. “The plan is definitely not” to make fans wait that long, he said in a recent interview.
The series, which has earned a SAG Award nomination, stars an ensemble cast including Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Zach Cherry, Jen Tullock, Michael Chernus, Dichen Lachman, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, and Patricia Arquette. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller, Severance follows Mark Scout (Scott), a team leader at Lumon Industries, where employees undergo a severance procedure that separates their work and personal memories. As Mark investigates the company’s mysterious workings, he begins to question his own identity and the true nature of his work.
Stiller shared his excitement about returning for a third season, stating, “Making Severance has been one of the most creatively exciting experiences I’ve ever been a part of.” Adam Scott echoed his enthusiasm, saying, “I couldn’t be more excited to get back to work with Ben, Dan, the incredible cast and crew, Apple, and the whole Severance team.”
Dan Erickson also expressed his joy, stating, “The idea of getting to make more Severance with the greatest cast and crew on Earth is more thrilling to me than all the world’s finger traps combined.”
Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+, praised the series’ success, calling the magic brought to the screen by Ben, Dan, Adam, and the entire talented cast and crew “undeniable.”