Apple TV+ original Severance has officially opened its A-list talent Emmy Awards submissions—and the fans are buzzing. With Adam Scott, Ben Stiller, Britt Lower, and Patricia Arquette leading the nomination push, the office thriller is poised to sweep the 2025 Emmys.
Here's everything you need to know about each Severance Emmy submission, the key players, and why this bestselling drama is a must-watch.
🎬 What is ‘Severance’?
Severance is a psychological sci-fi thriller created by Dan Erickson and executive produced and directed by Ben Stiller. The show revolves around the fictional Lumon Industries, where employees undergo a "severance" procedure that separates work and personal memories. What follows is an enthralling, dystopian story with mystery, heart, and corporate satire.
🏆 Emmy Submissions for 'Severance' – 2025
⭐ Adam Scott – Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Adam Scott, as Mark Scout, delivers a career-defining performance as a grieving man with a fragmented personality. His subtle act has been well-received by critics and earned him a lead actor submission for the 2025 Emmy Awards.
🎬 Ben Stiller – Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Stiller's work behind the camera is just as powerful. As a director, his stylized shots and haunting direction position him as a strong contender for Outstanding Directing, solidifying him as more than a comedy legend.
🌟 Britt Lower – Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
As Helly R, Britt Lower is raw, rebellious, and vulnerable in her acting. Her nuanced work has earned her a Supporting Actress nomination and a wave of support from audiences and critics.
🎭 Patricia Arquette – Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
The ever versatile Patricia Arquette plays Harmony Cobel, the enigmatic and unsettling Lumon boss. She adds psychological depth and menace to the series and is a highlight in the supporting category.
✨ Other Key Submissions:
- John Turturro – Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Christopher Walken – Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Zach Cherry – Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
- Dan Erickson – Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
- Severance – Outstanding Drama Series
- Outstanding Production Design, Cinematography, Sound Editing, and more
- Original Idea: New direction in corporate culture, identity, and consciousness.
- Flawless Acting: From Adam Scott's downward spiral to Patricia Arquette's cold killer instinct, the actors shine.
- Visual Storytelling: Ben Stiller's innovative eye transports the narrative into the landscape of prestige-TV.
- Critical Acclaim: Called one of the best series of the last few years by The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Rotten Tomatoes.
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