Everyone’s ready to clock back into Lumon Industries as principal photography has officially begun on Season 2 of the Emmy-winning workplace dramaSeveranceat Apple TV+. Renewedback in Aprilafter making waves with its first season on the streamer, the series boastsBen Stilleras its director and producer withDan Ericksoncreating and writing. No specifics are available on what to expect with the upcoming season or when audiences will be able to return to the office, but the return to the set means the wait shouldn’t be overly long.
Severancebrought a novel, dystopian concept to the table as it focused on the workers of the fictional biotechnology company Lumon Industries and their series namesake “severance” procedure. The operation sets apart every worker’s work memories from their nonwork memories, allowing complete separation of both parts of their lives. As the season runs on, however, more mysteries unfold regarding the workplace as the employees start to discover the truth about their jobs. Leading the star-studded team isAdam Scottas Mark Scout, a grieving husband forced to confront what’s going on in his work life. Joining him areJohn Turturro,Britt Lower,Zach Cherry,Dichen Lachman,Jen Tullock,Tramell Tillman,Michael Chernus, andChristopher Walken.
“We are thrilled and delighted to be back on set for the exciting second chapter of Severance,” Stiller said in an official statement. “Though we don’t know how long we’ve been gone or who we are outside, we are told people enjoy the show, and we couldn’t be happier. Praise Kier!”
With work underway on Season 2, Apple also announced a slew of new stars that will be clocking into Lumon this time around. Among the new recruits are Oscar and Emmy nomineeBob Balaban(The French Dispatch),Robby Benson(Beauty and the Beast),Stefano Carannante(Mirabilia), Emmy nomineeGwendoline Christie(Game of Thrones),John Noble(Fringe),Ólafur Darri Ólafsson(The Tourist),Alia Shawkat(Search Party), andEmmy Award-winnerMerritt Wever(Godless). Expect more guest stars across the run of Season 2 as well.
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Alongside Stiller and Erickson, Season 2 will seeNicky Weinstock,Jackie Cohn, andAdam Scottall executive produce withRichie Schwartzalso on board through Red Hour Films.Patricia Arquettewill pull double duty in Season 2, becoming a producer in addition to starring. Production begins as the show is coming off a massive hot streak. For its first run at the Emmys, the series received a stunning 14 nominations and took home two awards for Outstanding Music Composition and Outstanding Main Title Design.
SeveranceSeason 1 is currently streaming on Apple TV+. Stay tuned for more on Season 2 here at Collider and check out the trailer below.
