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“Severance” star Adam Scott and director Ben Stiller spoke to “Extra’s” Billy Bush about the second season, which was finally released after nearly three years.
In addition to chatting about the show, Ben reflected on the 2008 film Tropic Thunder and whether it would be made today.
Ben said he probably wouldn’t be able to get past the “script stage” by now, but explained: do not have Make it now,” he added, adding, “Someone must be making a movie that outlandish.”
Stiller continued. “Once you know where the joke is and what your point of view is, you have to take that chance…I think comedy gets you there.”
He also revealed that he has had conversations with Tom Cruise about a movie in which he will play foul-mouthed studio executive Les Grossman.
“There’s been some back and forth about that over the years, yeah,” Ben said. “Look, Tom Cruise — one of my favorite humans and one of the greatest movie stars of all time — it would be fun, but nothing’s going on. But we’ve talked about it in the past. It may happen.”
As for “Severance,” Adam, who stars on the show about people who choose to completely separate their work and personal lives, talked about his work-life balance.
“My work-life balance has been completely turned upside down and dysfunctional in every way,” said Adam, who runs a production company with his wife Naomi.
“It’s great to work with my wife Naomi. We get to spend as much time together as possible, which is great. The company is great and it’s working incredibly well. I owe a lot of it to her,” Scott said. “But when it comes to work-life balance, I don’t have any hobbies. I don’t really do anything unless my hobby is watching TV, which I don’t think is a hobby.”
Meanwhile, fans and the internet are obsessed with the office romance between Christopher Walken’s Bart and John Turturro’s “Barbing” Irving, and that Ben was actually the one who suggested Walken for the role. reveal.
“We had just started the show and were talking about who would play Bart. [John] ‘What about Chris Walken?’ I was like, ‘Oh, that’s a great idea, John Turturro,’ and he said…’I’ll give you a call.’
Director Stiller explained that he had hoped the actors would work together again, saying, “It was the most amazing experience to have two of my favorite actors together.”
In a separate interview, Walken said he has known John for 40 or 50 years, adding, “I think the fact that we’ve known each other for so long and like each other helps the story.” spoke.
As for what will happen to Verving in season 2, Walken teased, “You never know. Maybe we’ll get back together.”
“Severance” Season 2 will premiere on AppleTV+ on January 17th.
