Ben Stiller, Severance and Lumon

'Severance' director Ben Stiller compares Lumon Industries to Apple but says he's 'never once' gotten a critical note
Ben Stiller, the EP and director of the AppleTV+ series "Severance," said he sees similarities between the fictitious Lumon Industries and Apple Inc.
Ben Stiller & Eddy Cue gush about making 'Severance' with Apple TV+
"Severance" executive producer Ben Stiller and Apple TV+'s Eddy Cue spoke at SXSW about making the show and just how much Apple plays a part in the series.
Ben Stiller talks ‘Severance’ fan theories, the goat room, and where the show is going: ‘I’d be lying if I said we had it all figured out’
We get it if you’re struggling to wrap your head around what’s going on in Severance. Even Ben Stiller, the Apple TV+ show’s executive producer and primary director, admits the brain-bending series’ brain trust isn’t 100 percent certain about how all the pieces fit together.
Severance: Ben Stiller and Eddy Cue talk about the show's target audience at SXSW
Severance, a hit on Apple TV+, stood out at SXSW 2025 for its unique approach to capturing viewers. The show's executive producer and director, Ben Stiller, and Apple’s senior VP of services, Eddy Cue, talked about the series' success. They highlighted Apple's focus on quality content that resonates widely.
Ben Stiller says Obama could have been in ‘Severance' if he weren't so busy
During an appearance Monday night on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," Stiller revealed that he reached out to Obama to offer him a voice role in an animated segment for the Apple TV+ series. While Obama is a fan of the show, he declined due to scheduling conflicts.
Ben Stiller: ‘It's Dangerous' to Listen to ‘Severance' Fan Theories
"The season is going to end soon and hopefully people will be along for the ride," the director and executive producer said.
Eddy Cue and Ben Stiller interview each other about Severance on SXSW stage
Apple SVP Eddy Cue and director Ben Stiller took to the SXSW stage to discuss Severance, Apple’s hit sci-fi thriller. Cue talks about how Severance has become a core of Apple TV+ and an example of how focusing on just a few shows promotes quality.
Ben Stiller Gives Backstory on ‘Severance’ Grand Central Stunt, Jokes Budget With Apple Boss
"Sometimes, if we go over budget a little, they'll say to me, ‘Come on, guys!’ and then I start to worry for you," Stiller ...
‘Severance’ EP Ben Stiller, Apple’s Eddy Cue Reintegrate About Creative Relationship Behind Hit Show But Keep Mum On Season Finale – SXSW
Ben Stiller, director and EP of surreal workplace drama 'Severance' talked with Eddy Cue of Apple which streams the popular ...
Canadian with Stage 4 cancer meets Severance cast after sliding into Ben Stiller's DMs
When Emily Powell-Heaton reached out to Ben Stiller on social media, her goal was to knock another item off her bucket list.
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Ben Stiller and Eddy Cue Talk ‘Severance’ and Talk Shop at SXSW
Texas with Ben Stiller, executive producer and director of Apple TV+’s buzzy drama “Severance,” for a conversation that veered into the state of Apple’s business, the fate of Showtime and ...