Barack Obama Declined 'Severance' Season 2 Cameo, Role Went to Keanu Reeves

Ben Stiller revealed that the former president was approached for a voiceover role but cited scheduling conflicts, leading to Keanu Reeves taking on the part.

Barack Obama was initially asked to voice an animated building in the Apple TV+ series 'Severance' Season 2 but declined due to scheduling conflicts.
Ben Stiller, the show's director, approached Obama through his lawyer and received a polite email response expressing admiration for the show but an inability to participate.
Keanu Reeves ultimately voiced the character, with Stiller praising Reeves' warm and fitting tone for the unique role in the show's Claymation instructional video.
The cameo was featured in a video within the show that humorously depicted the workplace dynamics at the fictional Lumon Industries.
Obama's decision contrasts with Joe Biden's past willingness to appear on TV, such as his widely appreciated cameo in 'Parks and Recreation' during his vice presidency.