Severance, Ben Stiller and Barack Obama

'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.
‘Severance' Director Ben Stiller Says He Offered Barack Obama a Voiceover Role
In the second season of Severance, Keanu Reeves provides narration for an animated short film in the workplace thriller, but show director Ben Stiller says the John Wick star wasn’t his first choice.
Ben Stiller asked Barack Obama to be in ‘Severance’ — here’s how he responded
The waffle party almost had an unexpected guest. Ben Stiller, who executive produces and directs many episodes of the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ drama “Severance,” has revealed that he invited former President Barack Obama to come on the show.
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 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
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 asked President Barack Obama to appear in Severance and he declined in the most Obama way: "Hey Ben, big fan of the show"
President Barack Obama turned down a voice role in Severance - and he did it in the most Obama way possible. "I get an email back from President Barack Obama. ‘Hey Ben, big fan of the show, love Season 1,
Ben Stiller reveals Obama's response when he asked him to be part of Severance
Ben Stiller recently revealed he had asked President Obama to voice a character on his hit-show Severance. Find out what the President responded below.
Ben Stiller: ‘It's Dangerous' to Listen to ‘Severance' Fan Theories
"The season is going to end soon and hopefully people will be along for the ride," the director and executive producer said.
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.
Eddy Cue and Ben Stiller interview each other about Severance on SXSW stage
Apple SVP Eddy Cue and director Ben Stiller took to the SXSW stage to discuss Severance, Apple’s hit sci-fi thriller. Cue talks about how Severance has become a core of Apple TV+ and an example of how focusing on just a few shows promotes quality.
‘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 ...
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 ...
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 ...