Adam Scott: Severance Season 3 Coming 'Much Sooner'
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- Adam Scott told Deadline on the BAFTA TV Awards red carpet that Severance Season 3 will arrive 'much sooner' than the three-year gap between Seasons 1 and 2.
- Scott said the creative team prioritizes quality over speed but is 'definitely planning on getting it out much sooner than the last round, which was three years, which is too long.'
- Scott confirmed Season 3 will start shooting 'very soon' but refused to discuss Lumon storylines, telling Deadline: 'The only thing about telling more is it would be a bummer.'
- Apple acquired Severance rights from Fifth Season in a February deal worth around $70M, with Season 3 previously expected to shoot this summer.
- Severance Season 2 became Apple's most-watched series and led the 2025 Emmys with 27 nominations, winning eight awards.
- Severance was nominated for Best International Series at this year's BAFTA TV Awards.
Why it matters: Apple's roughly $70M Severance rights acquisition from Fifth Season locks in deeper commitment to a flagship that became its most-watched series and dominated the 2025 Emmys with 27 nominations. For viewers who waited three years between Seasons 1 and 2, Scott's confirmation of imminent filming and a shorter turnaround is the first concrete timeline signal from the cast. The accelerated production could let Apple sustain Season 2's awards momentum before audience attention cools.
