‘The Office’ Was a ‘Huge Influence’ on ‘Severance,’ Ben Stiller Says

“That’s another show that’s incredibly simple – brilliant, and one set that they really are always in,” the director and executive producer says

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Ben Stiller revealed that one of the biggest shows on the planet was a big inspiration for “Severance” – NBC’s “The Office.”

While talking with “Morning Joe” for the second season premiere of the Apple TV+ series, Stiller said the office place sitcom was a “huge influence” on “Severance” because of how it examined the inner workings of big companies.

“I have to also say one of the shows for me that was a huge influence on ‘Severance’ is ‘The Office,’” Stiller said. “And that’s another show that’s incredibly simple – brilliant, and one set that they really are always in.

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