Production on Severance‘s second season has finally picked up again. Fans of Apple TV+’s psychological thriller were left hanging with a massive cliffhanger at the end of Season 1, and it’s been a long wait filled with anticipation. Thankfully, recent updates have shed some light on what’s been going on behind the scenes.
Status of Production
The wait has indeed been lengthy. Filming for the second season faced several interruptions due to industry strikes. Director Ben Stiller illuminated the process, noting that they initially had to pause filming back in May 2023 due to the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA strikes. He stated, We shut down for the length of the strike and then had to regroup and get back up to speed and do some writing work
. Production resumed in January, ultimately wrapping up in April 2024.
This setback extended what had already been a long production process for Severance. Stiller shared his reflections: It has been a long road bringing Severance to television. I first read the pilot [script] over five years ago
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Expected Release Date
Despite fans’ impatience, no confirmed release date has emerged yet. However, based on production timelines, we can anticipate that Season 2 will likely air sometime after April 2024. Stiller commented on this, saying, It’s coming soon and we don’t have an actual date but I’ve been working on the second season of it for a long time
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The Plot Thickens
The plot remains tightly under wraps but hints suggest that we’ll pick up right where we left off. Fans can expect more twists and turns involving Lumon Industries and its unsettling work-life severance procedure. As Ben Stiller puts it, I would have to wait to find out what had become of Mark, Helly, and the show’s other ‘innies’
, indicating unresolved narratives will be continued.
An Insight into Casting
The main cast members are anticipated to return. Adam Scott’s portrayal of Mark earned him significant acclaim, and his performance will continue to be central in Season 2. Alongside Scott, other key actors like Britt Lower as Helly are expected to reprise their roles seamlessly.
Sneak Peaks from Set
Alongside reveals about the cast and crew getting back to work, Apple TV+ released new production stills featuring Adam Scott. One particularly striking image shows him clutching a bunch of balloons, hinting at the surreal atmosphere fans adore about the series.
A Long Time Coming
Severance‘s continuation is part of a broader trend with high-profile shows experiencing prolonged gaps between seasons. Whether it’s The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, which also returns after two years, or eagerly-awaited sequels like Netflix’s Stranger Things, such gaps necessitate patience from fans while elevating excitement by increasing anticipation.
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