Summary:
- Adam Scott confirms Severance Season 2 filming wrapped, excited for new cast.
- Ben Stiller’s casting praised; Alia Shawkat, Gwendoline Christie, Sarah Bach joining.
- Scott reflects on show’s popularity, teases Season 2 release.
Great news for Severance fans! In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Adam Scott confirmed that filming for the show’s highly anticipated second season has officially wrapped.
Scott, who portrays Mark Scout in the Apple TV+ drama, couldn’t contain his excitement when he first read the season 2 scripts. “My reaction was, ‘This is great,'” he shared. He expressed his eagerness to get back on set and bring the story to life.
While tight-lipped about specific plot details, Scott did hint at some exciting additions to the season 2 cast. He highlighted the return of familiar faces like Bob Balaban and John Turturro, but also praised director Ben Stiller’s exceptional casting skills for bringing in new talents like Alia Shawkat, Gwendoline Christie, and rising star Sarah Bach.
Bob Balaban, Alia Shawkat, Gwendoline Christie, great. Robby Benson, incredible,” he shares. One of Ben Stiller‘s superpowers, I think, is casting and finding the right people for roles. He’s really, really good at it.”
“Our core cast is unbelievable already, but we have some just great people coming in for season two, that I can’t wait for everyone to see,” he continues. There’s a young woman, Sarah Bach, who’s coming in for season 2, that is a really exciting young actor.
Scott reflected on the show’s unexpected popularity. He admits to the strange experience of filming a show with unique concepts like “Innies” and “Outies” in complete isolation, only to have it explode in popularity upon release. He finds it amusing how these show-specific terms have become part of everyday conversations.
The show’s success has brought with it the burden of secrecy. Scott revealed the challenges of maintaining confidentiality about season 2, especially after filming in relative obscurity during season 1. He takes the responsibility seriously, viewing it as a positive sign that fans are invested in the show’s future.
With filming complete, fans can now eagerly anticipate the release date for season 2. In the meantime, they can revisit season 1 on Apple TV+. The new season will also feature returning stars like Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Patricia Arquette, and the legendary Christopher Walken.
