Severance season 2 has officially shut down production in New York City following reports of set drama and the WGA’s writers strike for fair pay.
Severance season 2 has officially shut down production amid the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. The science fiction series follows a group of office workers who have voluntarily undergone a process where their memories of work and home life are separated from each other. Severance has received critical acclaim for its strong writing and stellar performances from Adam Scott and other leading cast members.
Now, according to Deadline, Severance season 2 has shut down production during the WGA’s strike for fair pay for TV and movie writers. Severance is one of many productions to be shut down during the writers strike, joining the likes of Stranger Things, Yellowjackets, and Billions. The news of the production shutdown also follows reports of possible set drama that led to further delays for Severance season 2.
Severance Season 2 Behind The Scenes Issues Explained
In late April, it was reported that Severance season 2 was facing major issues behind the scenes, including a possible falling out between co-creators Dan Erickson and Mark Friedman, along with scripts going over budget. The report also alleged House of Cards creator Beau Willimon had been brought on to smooth things over. Producer Ben Stiller later said work on Severance season 2 was not delayed, but was still on track to finish when the team originally planned.
Now that production on Severance season 2 has been shut down, though, it appears the new episodes will be delayed regardless of behind the scenes developments. This means it may be some time before the cliffhanger ending of Severance season 1 is resolved. It could also signal that Severance season 2 won’t arrive on Apple TV+ until some time in 2024.
However, the production shutdown comes amid the WGA’s writers strike, whose focus is on ensuring a fair salary for TV and movie writers across Hollywood. While fans of Severance will have to wait a little longer for the series to continue, the importance of the writers strike for all of American film and television can’t be ignored. It remains to be seen what Severance season 2 brings to the table once production finishes and the season is released in the future.
Source: Deadline
