Ben Stiller Details Why Fans Had to Wait So Long for 'Severance' Season 2

The highly anticipated second season of the psychological thriller series 'Severance' finally has a release date. The show, which stars Adam Scott as a man who undergoes a procedure to separate his work and personal memories, has been a critical and commercial success since its debut in February 2022. However, fans have had to wait a long time for the second season, which is now scheduled to premiere on March 17, 2023. In a recent interview, series creator and director Ben Stiller explained the reasons behind the delay.

Scheduling Conflicts and Creative Challenges

One of the main reasons for the delay in 'Severance' Season 2 was scheduling conflicts. Stiller, who also stars in the series as Irving Bailiff, had a busy schedule with other projects, including the upcoming Apple TV+ series 'The Shrink Next Door.' Additionally, several of the show's other cast members had scheduling conflicts, which made it difficult to find a time when everyone was available to shoot.

In addition to scheduling challenges, Stiller also said that the creative process for 'Severance' Season 2 was more complex than for the first season. "We had a lot of ideas for where we wanted to take the story," Stiller said. "We wanted to make sure that we had a clear direction and that we were staying true to the characters and the world that we had created in the first season."

The Importance of Taking Time

While fans may have been disappointed by the delay, Stiller believes that it was ultimately a good thing for the show. "We didn't want to rush the process," Stiller said. "We wanted to take our time and make sure that we were making the best possible season that we could."

Stiller also noted that the delay allowed the cast and crew to have more time to develop their characters and explore the show's themes. "We had a lot of time to talk to each other about the characters and the story," Stiller said. "We were able to really dig into the material and make sure that we were doing it justice."

Fans' Reactions to the Delay

Fans of 'Severance' have had mixed reactions to the delay in Season 2. Some fans have expressed disappointment, while others have said that they are willing to wait if it means that the show will be better. Here are some of the reactions that fans have posted on social media:

"I'm so disappointed that I have to wait so long for Season 2, but I know that it will be worth it."

"I'm a little frustrated by the delay, but I'm also excited to see what the new season has in store."

"I'm not happy about the delay, but I'm willing to wait if it means that the show will be as good as the first season."

Conclusion

The delay in 'Severance' Season 2 was caused by a combination of scheduling conflicts and creative challenges. While some fans have been disappointed by the wait, others have said that they are willing to be patient if it means that the show will be better.