Ben Stiller’s Surprising First Choice for Severance Voice-Over
In a fascinating revelation during his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, director and producer Ben Stiller shared an unexpected twist regarding the voice-over actor for the Apple TV series Severance Season 2. Contrary to public belief, it turns out that Keanu Reeves was not the first option for the role.
Presidential Connection
Stiller disclosed that he initially sought the involvement of a more high-profile individual: former President Barack Obama. Utilizing a connection through a friend with ties to Obama’s lawyer, Stiller aimed to approach the ex-president to voice a character in the show.
Obama’s Response
After reaching out via email, Stiller received a prompt reply from Obama. He recounted the essence of the response: “Hey Ben, big fan of the show, love Season 1, can’t wait for Season 2. Don’t think I have time in my busy schedule to make this happen.” Stiller humorously remarked on the importance of the role, jesting, “What’s more important than doing voice-over for the animated building in ‘Severance’?” Nevertheless, he expressed admiration for Obama taking the time to respond.
Keanu Reeves Steps In
With President Obama unavailable, Keanu Reeves stepped into the role, and Stiller expressed satisfaction with the outcome. According to him, Reeves approached the voice-over task with a dedicated attitude, performing multiple takes to ensure perfection.
Catch Up on Severance
Currently, Season 1 of Severance is available for streaming on Apple TV, with new episodes of Season 2 being released every Friday.