In the world of television production, rumors of drama and delays are a dime a dozen– take Yellowstone, for a recent example. However, when it comes to the highly acclaimed Apple TV+ series Severance, rumors have been swirling that the show has hit some significant roadblocks. According to recent reports, allegedly, the tension between co-showrunners Dan Erickson and Mark Friedman has gotten so bad that they have stopped speaking to one another. Supposedly Season 2 of the series also requires extensive script rewrites and each episode’s high cost, estimated to be around $20 million, has resulted in delays. However, comedy actor and the show’s Executive Producer Ben Stiller is setting the record straight and addressing the alleged drama head-on.
A fan-made Severance Twitter account shared a screen grab that started with the Daily Beast updating their initial reporting on the matter because someone close to production disputed the claims of on-set turmoil. In fact, Stiller took it upon himself to push back too, responding to said Tweet, and his response should put fans' minds at ease. The Zoolander star commented:
