Stiller’s role inSeveranceis different, meaning his return to acting was pushed back by a few years.

Stiller is known for his comedic talents on camera, with his earlier directorial efforts being similar.

Stiller’s direction and production ofSeveranceallows him to exhibit the darkly comedic, dramatic elements the show offers.

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Returning to acting withNutcrackerswas exciting, but his work onSeveranceoffers another facet to his career entirely.

In the same interview at TIFF 2024, Stiller stated thatNutcrackersgave him this feeling.

This came in thestory ofSeveranceseason 1, specifically episode 8 of the show.

Ben Stiller holding a chicken in Nutcrackers (2024) next to a blurred poster for Severance season 2 (2025)

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Regardless, Stiller’s continued work behind the camera is what rendersSeverance’s future so exciting.

Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle.

Ben Stiller from Little Fockers in front of the office from Severance

An animated sprite of Kier Eagan in Severance season 1 (2022)

Jame Eagan standing in Severance

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