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Adam Scott Reflects on Career-Defining Turn as Severance Leads Emmy Pack

He recalls fighting for the role, tapping into three decades of craft to embody two personalities as Season 3 enters production

Adam Scott opens up about his breakout role in Severance.
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Overview

  • Severance Season 2 secured 27 Emmy nominations, topping this year’s list with nods for outstanding drama series and a lead actor nomination for Adam Scott.
  • In a CBS News interview, Scott said he had to “give all of myself” and draw on 30 years of experience to pull off the show’s split work-life premise.
  • Ben Stiller stated he championed Scott against studio hesitation and lauded his technical precision in switching between two characters within a single shot.
  • Apple has bolstered the series’ reach through immersive events like the Bell Labs activation in New Jersey and launched companion media such as the Lumon Industries podcast.
  • With Season 3 in active development, the creative team is exploring spin-off ideas and branded projects to expand the Severance franchise.