Discover more about the hit TV show ‘Severance’ and the inspiration behind its unique concept.<\/p>\n
Severance<\/em> is the workplace thriller that has captivated audiences, and the highly anticipated second season is now in full swing, having premiered on Friday, January 17, 2025.<\/p>\n But is this highly popular show based on a book? Find out more about it below.<\/p>\n Severance<\/em> is a psychological thriller that follows employees at Lumon Industries who undergo a procedure to separate their work and personal lives. The series explores the consequences of this severance, raising questions about identity, memory, and control.<\/p>\n No, Severance<\/em> is not based on a book. It is an original series created by Dan Erickson<\/strong>, inspired by an idea he had while working at a job he disliked.<\/p>\n The show is directed by Emmy Award-winner Ben Stiller<\/strong> and Irish filmmaker Aoife McArdle<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Severance<\/em>\u00a0stars\u00a0Adam Scott<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Britt Lower<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Zach Cherry<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0Christopher Walken<\/a><\/strong>, and many more. Recently, Stiller revealed an interesting behind-the-scenes story: he had actually asked former President\u00a0Barack Obama<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0to join the already star-studded cast.<\/p>\n During an appearance on\u00a0Jimmy Kimmel<\/span><\/em><\/a>\u00a0Live!<\/em><\/a><\/span>, Stiller shared,\u00a0\u201c<\/span>There was one person that I asked before [Keanu Reeves], and he said no: President Barack Obama.\u201d\u00a0He explained that his friend knows Obama\u2019s lawyer, and two days later, he received an email that read, \u201c<\/span>Hey Ben, big fan of the show, love Season 1, can\u2019t wait for Season 2. Don\u2019t think I have time in my schedule to make this happen.\u201d<\/p>\n You can watch Severance<\/em> exclusively on Apple TV+. All episodes from both season 1 and season 2 are available to stream on the service.<\/p>\nWhat Is Severance<\/em> About?<\/h2>\n
Is Severance<\/em> Based on a Book?<\/h2>\n
Severance<\/em> Cast<\/h2>\n
Where to Watch Severance<\/em><\/h2>\n
When Do Episodes of Severance<\/em> Come Out?<\/h2>\n