More Severance? Ben Stiller Teases Exciting Universe Expansion with Potential Spin-Offs and Video Game!
Great news for fans still reeling from Severance‘s mind-bending Season 2 cliffhanger! The enigmatic world of Lumon Industries might be about to get a whole lot bigger. Executive producer Ben Stiller has recently dropped tantalizing hints, suggesting that the beloved mystery series could expand its universe with both potential spin-off shows and even an official video game.
In a recent Variety cover story alongside series star Adam Scott (Mark S.), Stiller expressed considerable enthusiasm for diving deeper into the Severance lore. When it comes to a video game, Stiller stated it’d “be great to have” one, with Scott readily agreeing that the show “lends itself to one.” This isn’t just wishful thinking from the creators; the concept has already proven its appeal. Last year, a dedicated superfan developed “Lumon,” a computer game inspired by the show’s mysterious macrodata refinement tasks, and another simulator even landed on Steam earlier this year, showcasing the rich interactive potential.
Beyond the digital realm, Stiller also confirmed that Severance spin-offs are very much on the table. “There are two specific ideas — that I won’t tell you — that we’ve talked about internally as possible spinoff ideas,” he teased. This aligns perfectly with the team’s previous efforts to enrich the Severance narrative, such as the 2022 prequel short story, “The Lexington Letter,” which detailed an employee’s struggle against Lumon. Given the show’s tendency to gradually unveil its complex history, a prequel series exploring Lumon’s origins or other characters’ experiences seems like a particularly exciting prospect.
While it’s still early days and Stiller didn’t commit to timelines, the mere fact that these discussions are happening internally is a thrilling development for anyone captivated by the show’s unique blend of corporate satire and psychological thriller. Whether we’ll get to explore Lumon’s secrets through new narratives or interactive gameplay first, one thing is clear: the desire for more Severance is strong, and the creators are listening. The Reddit forums are undoubtedly already buzzing with theories and wish-lists!
