Ben Stiller: 'Severance' Was Supposed to Be Like 'The Office'
IndieWireStory by Samantha Bergeson
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Ben Stiller reveals 'Severance' pivoted from a 'The Office'-style comedy into a darker, more complex workplace thriller.
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- Stiller, the director and executive producer, admits he originally envisioned 'Severance' as a more comedic take akin to 'The Office' before the show evolved in a 'less comedic' direction.
- Stiller's comments offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at how a high-concept premise can shift during the development process, underscoring the unpredictable nature of creating must-see TV.