Severance Season 2: The much-awaited season’s scheduled launch has been put on hold and is not coming back in 2023!
Severance is an American science fiction psychological thriller television series created by Dan Erickson. On February 18, 2022, the show had its Apple TV+ debut. Since then, it has garnered accolades from critics and viewers for its cinematography, direction, production design, musical score, plot, and performances.
The story centers on Mark, a Lumon Industries employee who consents to a “severance” program that separates his work memories from his personal recollections. When Season 1 came to a dramatic end earlier last year, viewers were left yearning for explanations.
And now, people are everywhere for information about whether there will be a season 2 or whether the story will end abruptly. Well, if you are one of them, you have come to the right place. Here’s everything you need to know about Severance Season 2.
Is there any release date for Severance Season 2?
Severance received the official go-ahead for season two the week before the season one finale (April 8, 2022) aired. The fandom was very eager to see Severance Season 2 when it was announced that it would be airing on Apple TV+ in 2023–2024.
But unfortunately, this good news didn’t last very long because the season’s scheduled launch was postponed! The 2023 Writers Guild of America strike caused the season’s production to stop on May 8, 2023. Filming eventually began in Newfoundland, but production was again halted.
When asked about how long the wait would be, Stiller replied to a fan on Twitter (now X),
It took us a couple of years to make S1. Hope you can hang in!
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) April 18, 2022
The writers’ strike has since been resolved, but the actors’ strike was still ongoing, so filming cannot continue. Now that’s been resolved. Yet, the strikes had no impact on the series’ production, as stated by the creators; the show’s progress has always been slow. Even though, no specific release date has been announced; Severance Season 2 is expected to premiere in 2024.
What will Severance Season 2 be about?
There have been no concrete details about the Severance season 2 story, but the first season left some hints to set it up. In the last episode of Severance season 1, the innies use the Overtime Contingency included in their Lumon Severance Chips to take control of their lives outside of the workplace. Their global deeds will be difficult to undo, and in Severance season 2, Lumon will probably try to quell MDR’s uprising without endangering their allies.
Severance season 2 might also provide more insight into a number of the mysteries surrounding Lumon. Moreover, poor Irving may be tending to a wounded heart after learning that his love interest Burt was actually a happily married guy who was preparing to retire and start a new life with his husband.
Who will be in Severance Season 2?
Apple TV+ has revealed that all the severed and un-severed Lumon employees from the first season will return. They are:
- Adam Scott as Mark Scout, a severed worker for Lumon Industries in the Macrodata Refinement division
- Zach Cherry as Dylan George, Mark’s severed co-worker, who particularly enjoys company perks
- Patricia Arquette as Harmony Cobel, the manager of the severed floor at Lumon, who has a false identity outside of work as Mrs. Selvig
- Britt Lower as Helly Riggs, a new severed employee who replaces Petey, much to her chagrin.
- Tramell Tillman as Seth Milchick, the supervisor on the severed floor at Lumon.
- John Turturro as Irving Bailiff, Mark’s severed co-worker, who is a stickler for company policy and is drawn to Burt
- Christopher Walken as Burt Goodman, the severed head of the Optics and Design division who is drawn to Irving.
- Dichen Lachman as Ms. Casey, the wellness counselor on the severed floor.
Additionally, to everyone’s surprise, Apple TV+ has revealed that Severance Season 2 would also add eight new talents to its cast in undisclosed roles. Check out the list below:
- Bob Balaban
- Robby Benson
- Stefano Carannante
- Gwendoline Christie
- John Noble
- Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
- Alia Shawkat
- Merritt Wever
Is there any trailer?
Currently, there is no trailer as the show’s production was halted due to strikes. Meanwhile, you can watch the first season trailer here:
Where to watch Severance?
Severance is an Apple TV+ exclusive series. Season 1 is available on the streaming service. Season 2 will also premiere on Apple TV+
