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Severance Season 2 News, Possible Release Date, Cast and Rumors

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June 12, 2024

Severance, season 1 - Mark, Dylan, Irving, Helly

Fans of Severence are certainly biting their nails waiting for news about season 2 of the series. Luckily, Apple has finally shared a new photo and stills from the second part of the show.

Severance, created by Ben Stiller, tells a disturbing story about a Lumon Corporation employee who, in order to work in a special division, undergoes a surgical procedure that splits his consciousness. At work, Mark can’t remember his personal life, and at home he has no idea what his career entails.

Mark grieves the death of his wife and copes by agreeing to a meaningless office job that will push him into obscurity. Unfortunately, he discovers that the company he gave so much power over him has many dark secrets. He begins to question the nature of his work and the company’s intentions. Severance is a truly unmissable show, combining satire and science fiction to compelling effect.

Here’s everything we know about the show’s second season.

When could Severance season 2 be released?

Unfortunately, Apple has still not announced a release date for the new part of the series.

The first season of Severance premiered in 2022. AppleTV+ greenlit the next episode even before season 1 ended. However, the release date was not announced at the time.

Fans who expected Season 2 to debut in 2023 were bitterly disappointed. The show was first postponed due to rumors of a conflict between showrunners and later suspended due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.

Since the strike ended in fall 2023, there has been no information about Severance season 2. However, in early 2024, Apple TV+ shared a new image of the show.

On April 23, 2024, the show’s creators announced that filming for season 2 had been completed. What does this mean for Severance-hungry viewers? Firstly, we can expect the first teaser of the series to drop in the coming months.

And here’s another photo from season 2:

As for the premiere, we cautiously predict that season 2 could be released in late fall 2024.

What could be the plot of Severance season 2?

Spoilers for season 1 below

At the end of season 1, Mark and his friends explore Lumon’s building and find a hidden department full of goats. The team also devises a plan that will allow Mark, Helly, and Irving to “wake up” and see where they are while outside the corporate campus. The plan works, but only for a limited time.

During that brief moment, Mark finds a photo of his apparently dead wife, Gemma, and discovers that she is very much alive and working at Lumon as Mrs. Casey, the Wellbeing Advisor.

Helly wakes up at an official gala and realizes that she is Helena Eagan, the daughter of James Eagan, CEO of Lumon. She also discovers that she has been fired for PR reasons: Lumon is trying to legalize their technology and sell it to other companies.

At the same time, Irving manages to visit Burt, but discovers that he is in a happy relationship.

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Ben Stiller’s series is such an enigma that it’s hard to predict what will happen in season 2. The rebellious employees may be punished for their actions. Lumon’s managers probably won’t fire Mark and his friends, but they will figure out how to imprison them and make their lives even more miserable.

It is unclear what will happen to Helly. As the CEO’s daughter, she should be protected, but on the other hand, her cut-off self is seen as a completely different person.

However, there is some hope for Mark, who manages to tell his sister that Gemma is alive. Devon probably won’t believe it at first, and Mark won’t be able to clarify what he meant, but his family will certainly try to free him from Lumon’s control.

Is there a trailer for Severance season 2?

For now, there is no trailer for the new part of the show. However, a few images from Season 2 are included in the Coming to Apple TV+ teaser video. You can watch it below.

Who will be in the cast of Severance season 2?

We expect the following cast members to reprise their roles in the second season of Severance:

Adam Scott – Mark Scout, a severed laborer
Zach Cherry – Dylan George, a cut-off laborer
Britt Lager – Helly R., a cut-off laborer
John Turturro – Irving Bailiff, a cut-off laborer
Christopher Walken – Burt Goodman, the severed head from Optics and Design
Patricia Arquette – Harmonie Cobel, the manager of the severed floor
Tramell Tillman – Seth Milchick, the security guard
Jen Tullock – Devon Scout-Hale, Mark’s sister
Dichen Lachman – Ms. Casey, the advisor
Michael Chernus – Ricken Hale, Devon’s husband