Severance, Ben Stiller and Lumon

'Severance' director Ben Stiller compares Lumon Industries to Apple but says he's 'never once' gotten a critical note
Ben Stiller, the EP and director of the AppleTV+ series "Severance," said he sees similarities between the fictitious Lumon Industries and Apple Inc.
Ben Stiller & Eddy Cue gush about making 'Severance' with Apple TV+
"Severance" executive producer Ben Stiller and Apple TV+'s Eddy Cue spoke at SXSW about making the show and just how much Apple plays a part in the series.
Ben Stiller Asked Barack Obama to Be in ‘Severance'; Obama Replied in an Email: I'm a ‘Big Fan' but There's ‘No Time in My Schedule'
Keanu Reeves has an uncredited voice role in “Severance,” narrating Lumon’s puppet propaganda video the innies watch in the first episode of Season 2. But the part was originally offered to someone else.
Ben Stiller and Apple TV’s Eddy Cue Discuss Why ‘Severance’ Stands Out in Today’s Crowded Entertainment World
At a panel discussion during SXSW in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, Ben Stiller and Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Services, shared insights about their collaboration on the hit show Severance.
Ben Stiller talks ‘Severance' fan theories, the goat room, and where the show is going: ‘I'd be lying if I said we had it all figured out'
We get it if you're struggling to wrap your head around what's going on in Severance. Even Ben Stiller, the Apple TV+ show's executive producer and primary director, admits the brain-bending series' brain trust isn't 100 percent certain about how all the pieces fit together.
Ben Stiller and Eddy Cue Talk ‘Severance' and Talk Shop at SXSW
Longtime Apple content chief Eddy Cue told a SXSW crowd on Sunday that Apple TV+ doesn’t make as many TV shows and movies as its competitors for the same reason that the tech giant doesn’t make as many hardware products as some competitors.
Ben Stiller says Obama could have been in ‘Severance' if he weren't so busy
During an appearance Monday night on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," Stiller revealed that he reached out to Obama to offer him a voice role in an animated segment for the Apple TV+ series. While Obama is a fan of the show, he declined due to scheduling conflicts.
Severance: Ben Stiller and Eddy Cue talk about the show's target audience at SXSW
Severance, a hit on Apple TV+, stood out at SXSW 2025 for its unique approach to capturing viewers. The show's executive producer and director, Ben Stiller, and Apple’s senior VP of services, Eddy Cue, talked about the series' success. They highlighted Apple's focus on quality content that resonates widely.
Ben Stiller offered Barack Obama a cameo in ‘Severance’
Ben Stiller asked Barack Obama to make a cameo in season 2 of "Severance," and he got a quick reply from the former president
Ben Stiller and Eddy Cue Discuss Apple TV+ Series 'Severance' at SXSW
SXSW film festival in Austin, Texas today, Apple's services chief Eddy Cue joined Ben Stiller on stage to discuss the hit Apple
‘Severance' EP Ben Stiller, Apple's Eddy Cue On Creative Relationship Behind Hit Show, But Mum On Season Finale - SXSW
"I do remember when we first sold the show to Apple TV+ and I said ‘what's Apple TV+', because you guys didn't exist yet, you were just starting out, and it almost didn't seem real," said Ben Stiller,
Ben Stiller Gives Backstory on ‘Severance’ Grand Central Stunt, Jokes Budget With Apple Boss
"Sometimes, if we go over budget a little, they'll say to me, ‘Come on, guys!’ and then I start to worry for you," Stiller ...
‘Severance’ EP Ben Stiller, Apple’s Eddy Cue Reintegrate About Creative Relationship Behind Hit Show But Keep Mum On Season Finale – SXSW
Ben Stiller, director and EP of surreal workplace drama 'Severance' talked with Eddy Cue of Apple which streams the popular ...
A fan with Stage 4 cancer asked Ben Stiller to meet the 'Severance' cast. Here's how he responded
Emily Powell-Heaton was eating dinner with a friend when she got a message from Ben Stiller. She tells TODAY.com that her ...
How a viral post from a Toronto ‘Severance’ superfan — and cancer patient — led to an invitation from Ben Stiller
Powell-Heaton also was encouraged to get in touch with Apple’s public relations team to potentially wrangle an invite to a ...
'Severance' revealed face of mysterious doctor — and the actor has ties to Indiana University
And in the middle of Season 2, they waited two weeks to see the face of the mysterious doctor character whistling a song ...
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How to Watch ‘Severance’: Where to Stream the TV Series
“So get ready for some pain.” Directed by Ben Stiller and Irish filmmaker Aoife McArdle, the show also boasts an ...
‘Severance’: Quinta Brunson To Moderate S2 Finale Event For Apple TV+
The second season of the Severance program is coming to an end, but fear not, questions will be asked. Quinta Brunson is ...