Severance Season 3 June 2025 Update: Ben Stiller Talks Spinoffs & Surprises

It’s been three months since Severance Season 2 ended, and the wait for updates on Season 3 has been brutal. Fans have been dissecting every frame, theorizing in Reddit rabbit holes, and refreshing for news like it's their job. Thankfully, Ben Stiller just dropped some intriguing hints—and while he didn’t give us everything, he gave us enough to obsess over.

From Factory Floors to Lumon Hallways

Let’s not forget: this wild, cerebral show was born out of Dan Erickson’s personal burnout at a door factory job. He dreamed of skipping those dead-eyed 9-to-5 hours altogether. Fast forward to today, and Severance has become one of Apple TV+’s crown jewels, with a 96% critic score and a fanbase as passionate as it is emotionally damaged (in the best way).

Ben Stiller: Master of the “No Comment” Tease

In a new cover story with Variety, Stiller—director, executive producer, and behind-the-scenes anchor of the show—was asked the usual burning questions:
“How many episodes in Season 3?” – Long pause.
“How many seasons are planned?” – Smirk.
“Will John Turturro be back?” – Big grin.

Yep, that’s the update. No words, just expressions. And if you're reading between the lines? Those grins scream yes, yes, and probably yes.

Will Stiller Appear Onscreen?

There’s been buzz about Stiller stepping out from behind the camera and into the Lumon world. He already voiced Kier Eagan (in animated form) back in Season 1. And though he’s said he prefers directing, fans are hungry for a cameo—something weird, unsettling, and very Lumon. A surprise reveal in Season 3? We’re manifesting it.

Spinoffs? They’re Talking!

Stiller confirmed that two spinoff ideas are “nascent”—early-stage but very real. He won’t spill what they are, of course, but that hasn’t stopped fans from dreaming up possibilities. A Harmony Cobel origin story? A deep dive into Lumon’s other bizarre locations (hello, rope ladder in Italy)? Honestly, we’d watch any of it.

Give Us the Merch, and the Game

A Severance video game isn’t confirmed, but Ben Stiller says the show "it’d be great to have a ‘Severance’ video game", and Adam Scott agrees "I think it lends itself to one". It’s just an idea for now, like potential merch — think Lumon keyboards — but only if it feels weird and 'bespoke'. Nothing’s in development yet, but the interest is real.

Clearing the Air on the Drama

Remember those reports about behind-the-scenes chaos and scrapped scripts? Stiller shut that down—gently. “Stuff that happens behind the scenes should stay behind the scenes”, he said, adding that disagreements are normal in any creative process. He insists the Severance team gets along just fine, and frankly, we’re choosing to believe him.

Is Irving Gone for Good?

Here’s the heartbreaker: John Turturro’s Innie Irving was terminated mid-Season 2 and didn’t appear in the finale. Fans noticed—and worried. Turturro’s absence from press events only fueled speculation. But back in an earlier interview, he said he's had “open conversations” with Stiller and that there’s still more to explore. “Irving’s left all those paintings behind,” he said. Exactly. That apartment was a goldmine of lore.

And even if Innie Irving is gone, Outie Irving is still out there. In this show, death is rarely the end—it’s more like a narrative sidestep.

TL;DR – Here’s What We Know

-Season 3 is in the works (but don’t ask Stiller how far along).

-Spinoffs? Being discussed.

-A video game and merch? Totally possible.

-Turturro’s return? Heavily teased but unconfirmed.

-Stiller making a cameo? Cross your fingers.

-Drama behind the scenes? Overblown, according to Stiller.

We might not have a release date yet, but one thing is clear: Severance is far from over. The mystery deepens, the fandom grows, and we’ll be here—refreshing Apple TV+—until we get answers.

Ben, if you’re reading this… tell us what happened to Gemma or we riot.