Apple has signed Christopher Walken to the forged of Apple TV+ drama “Severance,” with the Oscar winner becoming a member of different large names like John Turturro and Patricia Arquette.
Produced and directed by Ben Stiller, “Severance” is a office thriller drama set at Lumen Industries. The corporate seeks to basically alter the work-life stability of its clients via a “severance process” that separates work and out-of-work reminiscences.
Walken will play Burt, Head of Optics and Design at Lumen Industries, experiences Deadline. The position is a lead half, with Walken becoming a member of fellow co-stars Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Zach Cherry, Britt Decrease and John Turturro.
The story seems to focus round Scott’s character Mark, who’s described as an worker with a darkish previous. Arquette performs Mark’s boss, whereas Turturro stars as a reliable Lumen Industries worker. Turturro’s involvement was reported last week.
Dan Erickson is credited because the present’s creator and can write and government produce. Chris Black can be tapped as an government producer alongside Nicky Weinstock and Jackie Cohn. Endeavor Content material is called as a producer together with Scott and Arquette.
Apple is slowly constructing out its Apple TV+ secure with unique exhibits and bought content material. Most lately, it was introduced that Apple landed a multi-year deal that has former “Day by day Present” host Jon Stewart masking present occasions.