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Ben Stiller Likens ‘Severance’ To Hollywood Today: “Constriction And Choices That Are Safer”

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Acclaimed actor-director Ben Stiller draws parallels between the eerie world of 'Severance' and the current state of the Hollywood industry.
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  • Stiller suggests that like the mysterious Lumon corporation in 'Severance', Hollywood has become increasingly 'disconnected' from its creative talent, leading to 'constriction and choices that are safer'.
  • The Emmy-winning star warns that the entertainment industry's risk-averse approach is stifling innovation, echoing the dystopian themes explored in the hit Apple TV+ series he executive produces.
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Ben Stiller, Apple TV+, Lumon Industries, Severance
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