Since its premiere, Severance is one of the best-reviewed shows streaming right now, with season 2 having lived up to season 1's hype. The latest season saw the characters grow closer to the truth, but it ultimately left many in challenging positions going into season 3.

The series continued following Mark and his fellow Severance's season 2 ending, Mark's Innie and Outie clashed over control of his fate, with Innie Mark making a huge decision. While the season left its characters' fates unresolved, there is one actor whose appearance can now be ruled out.

Ben Stiller Being Glad He's Not In Severance Makes A Season 3 Cameo Unlikely

Stiller Almost Had An On-Screen Role In The Series

In a recent interview with Stiller shared that he considered playing a doctor in Severance, but the character ended up ultimately being scrapped.

In addition to having directed several successful movies in the past, Stiller is best known as a talented actor and comedian, so he undoubtedly would have brought that same skill to a role in Severance. However, speaking with Variety, Stiller shared that "there was a storyline that [they] were thinking about, but it just didn't feel right," highlighting that he was ultimately fine with leaving the character out. Though he did not specify more who exactly the doctor might have been, it could have been an intriguing prospect.

Along with clarifying that the storyline simply "didn't feel right," Stiller also commented that he was "happy not to have [his] face on the billboard." Though as a fan, it is a bit disappointing to know that Stiller likely won't make any appearances on-screen in Severance season 3, it is good to know that his talents as a director will continue to be put to good use behind the camera. Besides, Stiller has already contributed to the series in one other hidden way.

Ben Stiller Already Made A Hidden Cameo In Severance Season 1

Stiller Had An Easy-To-Miss Voice Role

While audiences may not get to see Stiller take on a role in Severance season 3, he actually already appeared in the show with one hidden cameo. In season 1, Stiller lent his voice to Severance as Kier Eagan in an animated computer graphic. In season 1, episode 8, Stiller voiced Lumon's founder in a congratulatory video for Helly R. when she completes a data refinement file. The strange animated figure serves as a reminder of how unsettling Lumon's practices are, with the Kier voice-over even telling Helly he loves her.

The moment served as a great nod to his pivotal role in the series and as a funny secret for fans to uncover.

Stiller's Severance season 1 cameo was a bit more hidden than having a true appearance in the series, but fans were quick to figure it out anyway. The moment served as a great nod to his pivotal role in the series and as a funny secret for fans to uncover. Likewise, Severance season 2's secret cameo took a similar approach, using Keanu Reeves to highlight Lumon's sinister ways.

While Severance's stars are already incredibly recognizable, Stiller's cameo and production involvement adds another huge name to the project, meaning he does not necessarily need to appear on-screen. Ultimately, Severance's quality, both behind and in front of the camera, is what allows it to shine, so Stiller actually appearing would simply be icing on the cake. In short, though Stiller likely won't appear on-screen in Severance season 3, the actor-director has already made a huge mark on the series, and that is unlikely to change.

Source: Variety