Adam Scott Announces Season 3, Wins Canal+ Icon Award
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- Adam Scott serves as executive producer on Severance, working with writers and Dan Erickson, and therefore knows the series ending.
- Adam Scott says Season 3 will be “great,” filled with surprises, and he’s eager to begin shooting.
- Ben Stiller will not direct Season 3, though he remains “very involved” with the show.
- Adam Scott will receive the Canal+ Icon Award at Canneseries this week.
- Adam Scott auditioned only once for the role of Mark, needing to prove he could handle the high‑profile Apple investment.
- Severance has cultivated a “Twin Peaks‑like” cult following and resonated with viewers navigating post‑pandemic work‑life changes.
- Adam Scott recently starred in the horror film Hokum, which he describes as a solid movie first, with horror as a bonus.
Why it matters: Fans get confirmation of Severance’s conclusion and a tease of Season 3, while Apple’s high‑profile investment in the series receives fresh buzz; Scott’s Canal+ Icon win also raises his star power, potentially drawing new viewers and reinforcing the show’s cult status.
