Apple has given a series order to a drama series starring Adam Scott with Ben Stiller attached to direct.
Stiller will also executive produce the series, titled “Severance,” with Scott also producing in addition to starring. The show is described as a workplace thriller that introduces Lumen Industries, a company that’s looking to take work-life balance to a new level. Scott will play the lead role of Mark, an employee with a dark past trying to put himself back together.
Dan Erickson serves as writer and executive producer. Chris Black will also executive produce along with Stiller and Nicky Weinstock and Jackie Cohn of Stiller’s Red Hour Productions. Endeavor Content will produce.
On the television side, Scott most recently appeared in the Emmy-winning HBO drama series “Big Little Lies.” His other recent TV roles include comedies “The Good Place” and “Ghosted” as well as an appearance in the rebooted “Twilight Zone.
Stiller will also executive produce the series, titled “Severance,” with Scott also producing in addition to starring. The show is described as a workplace thriller that introduces Lumen Industries, a company that’s looking to take work-life balance to a new level. Scott will play the lead role of Mark, an employee with a dark past trying to put himself back together.
Dan Erickson serves as writer and executive producer. Chris Black will also executive produce along with Stiller and Nicky Weinstock and Jackie Cohn of Stiller’s Red Hour Productions. Endeavor Content will produce.
On the television side, Scott most recently appeared in the Emmy-winning HBO drama series “Big Little Lies.” His other recent TV roles include comedies “The Good Place” and “Ghosted” as well as an appearance in the rebooted “Twilight Zone.
- 11/8/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Adam Scott has teamed up with Ben Stiller for workplace thriller Severance, which has been handed a series order by Apple.
The Parks and Recreation and Big Little Lies actor is to star and produce the drama series, which will be directed by and exec produced by Escape at Dannemora director Stiller. Scott and Stiller previously worked together on 2013’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
The series takes place at Lumen Industries, a company that’s looking to take work-life balance to a new level. Scott will play the lead role of Mark, an employee with a dark past trying to put himself back together.
The series is written and created by Dan Erickson, who worked in series development for Super Deluxe, and written for Spike’s Lip Sync Battle Pre-Show. Erickson’s Severance script was the first televisions script to make it on to the annual Bloodlist in 2016.
Chris Black,...
The Parks and Recreation and Big Little Lies actor is to star and produce the drama series, which will be directed by and exec produced by Escape at Dannemora director Stiller. Scott and Stiller previously worked together on 2013’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
The series takes place at Lumen Industries, a company that’s looking to take work-life balance to a new level. Scott will play the lead role of Mark, an employee with a dark past trying to put himself back together.
The series is written and created by Dan Erickson, who worked in series development for Super Deluxe, and written for Spike’s Lip Sync Battle Pre-Show. Erickson’s Severance script was the first televisions script to make it on to the annual Bloodlist in 2016.
Chris Black,...
- 11/8/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Adam Scott 'Workplace Thriller' Severance Snags Apple TV+ Series Order; Ben Stiller to Ep and Direct
Apple TV+has put together a rather generous Severance package, tapping Parks and Rec vet Adam Scott to star in the dramatic workplace thriller from Escape at Dannemora helmer Ben Stiller.
Severance — which has landed a straight-to-series order at Apple TV+ — is set at Lumen Industries, a company that’s looking to take work-life balance to a new level. Scott will play the lead role of Mark, an employee with a dark past trying to put himself back together.
More from TVLineWeird Nanny Gets a Weird Gig in Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's ServantMelissa George Joins Justin Theroux in...
Severance — which has landed a straight-to-series order at Apple TV+ — is set at Lumen Industries, a company that’s looking to take work-life balance to a new level. Scott will play the lead role of Mark, an employee with a dark past trying to put himself back together.
More from TVLineWeird Nanny Gets a Weird Gig in Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's ServantMelissa George Joins Justin Theroux in...
- 11/8/2019
- TVLine.com
Apple TV+ has given a series order to drama “Severance,” starring Adam Scott and directed by Ben Stiller, the streaming service announced Friday.
Described as a “workplace thriller,” the show “introduces Lumen Industries, a company that’s looking to take work-life balance to a new level. Scott will play the lead role of Mark, an employee with a dark past trying to put himself back together.”
The series is created, written and executive produced by Dan Erickson, with Chris Black also executive producing. Stiller (who recently directed Showtime’s acclaimed miniseries “Escape at Dannemora”) will direct and executive produce the show alongside Nicky Weinstock and Jackie Cohn for Stiller’s Red Hour Productions. Adam Scott will serve as producer.
The project hails from Endeavor Content, the studio behind fellow Apple TV+ dramas “See” and the soon-to-premiere “Truth Be Told.
Described as a “workplace thriller,” the show “introduces Lumen Industries, a company that’s looking to take work-life balance to a new level. Scott will play the lead role of Mark, an employee with a dark past trying to put himself back together.”
The series is created, written and executive produced by Dan Erickson, with Chris Black also executive producing. Stiller (who recently directed Showtime’s acclaimed miniseries “Escape at Dannemora”) will direct and executive produce the show alongside Nicky Weinstock and Jackie Cohn for Stiller’s Red Hour Productions. Adam Scott will serve as producer.
The project hails from Endeavor Content, the studio behind fellow Apple TV+ dramas “See” and the soon-to-premiere “Truth Be Told.
- 11/8/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Add Adam Scott and Ben Stiller as the latest high-profile names to head to Apple TV+.
Scott has been tapped to star in the straight-to-series, 10-episode drama Severance, which is exec produced and directed by DGA winner Stiller (Escape at Dannemora).
Severance is a workplace thriller that is set at Lumen Industries, a company looking to take work-life balance to a new level. Scott will star as Mark, an employee with a dark past trying to put himself back together.
Dan Erickson created the series, and will pen the scripts and exec produce alongside Chris Black (Outcast, Desperate Housewives). Stiller'...
Scott has been tapped to star in the straight-to-series, 10-episode drama Severance, which is exec produced and directed by DGA winner Stiller (Escape at Dannemora).
Severance is a workplace thriller that is set at Lumen Industries, a company looking to take work-life balance to a new level. Scott will star as Mark, an employee with a dark past trying to put himself back together.
Dan Erickson created the series, and will pen the scripts and exec produce alongside Chris Black (Outcast, Desperate Housewives). Stiller'...
- 11/8/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Showcasing the Best in Independent and World Cinema
Thursday, October 5–15, 2017Acclaimed Festival Films From Around the World And New Offerings from Bay Area Filmmakers Highlight First Slate of Films Announced at 40th Mill Valley Film Festival
The Mill Valley Film Festival (Mvff), presented by the California Film Institute, has announced the first set of films to premiere at the 40th edition of the Festival, returning to Marin County October 5–15, 2017. The Festival will present the Bay Area premiere of many acclaimed films from the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival.
Additionally, Mvff will launch many acclaimed Bay Area filmmakers’ latest films as part of the Festival’s effort to showcase the many established and emerging filmmakers in the Bay Area.
Early Confirmed films from the 2017 Cannes Film Festival at MVFF40:
Ruben Östlund’s Palme d’Or Winner and Swedish Oscar Submission The Square...
Thursday, October 5–15, 2017Acclaimed Festival Films From Around the World And New Offerings from Bay Area Filmmakers Highlight First Slate of Films Announced at 40th Mill Valley Film Festival
The Mill Valley Film Festival (Mvff), presented by the California Film Institute, has announced the first set of films to premiere at the 40th edition of the Festival, returning to Marin County October 5–15, 2017. The Festival will present the Bay Area premiere of many acclaimed films from the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival.
Additionally, Mvff will launch many acclaimed Bay Area filmmakers’ latest films as part of the Festival’s effort to showcase the many established and emerging filmmakers in the Bay Area.
Early Confirmed films from the 2017 Cannes Film Festival at MVFF40:
Ruben Östlund’s Palme d’Or Winner and Swedish Oscar Submission The Square...
- 9/5/2017
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.