Adam Scott,the star ofSeverance, gets it.
Over video chat last month, io9 talked to Scott about all that.
And dont worry, the interview is spoiler-free for season two.
Severance returns this month.Image: Apple TV+
So it was really fun to see how far hes going to take the story this season.
Because season one, originally, the story went a bit further than it ended up going.
So Dan ended up finding that as the demarcation line of the seasons.
Image: Apple TV+
So I got to sort of get that info before scripts of any kind.
And it was so great to be able to tell people a date.
Because multiple times a day, people are asking me where season two is.
On the prowl for answers. Image: Apple TV+
And I get it.
Its been a while.
So its been great being able to say January 17th.
But now, its coming in a matter of weeks.
io9: We didnt really dont have a choice, but I agree.
Scott:Yeah, thats true.
Hes not playing around.
Do you agree with that and how did that change your performance this season?
And his whole identity and life was based around this place.
And he grew disillusioned with it.
io9: And its a unique show because you do have the innie and the outtie.
And theyre different people, ostensibly.
So Im wondering, am I right in assuming its more fun to play innie Mark?
Scott:I dont know.
I love playing both of them.
I think that theyre just different parts of the same person.
And I think its all the same guy.
But there are things I love playing with both of them.
io9: Got it.
Scott:We made season one in a bubble.
We had no idea if anyone was going to watch it or like it.
So when it came out, we were all kind of holding our breath.
And it was so weird to hear it out there.
Suddenly talking about scripts and story or whatever, we had to start sending secure emails with code words.
We didnt have to hide anything.
And suddenly, it was this kind of locked-down secretive thing we were doing.
io9: And as someone who has done so much awesome TV, what is it aboutSeverancethat feels different?
Scott: I dont know.
Severanceseason two premieres on January 17 with new episodes each Friday through March 21.
Well have more from the cast and crew in the coming weeks.
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