Severance season 3 is moving ahead with one major behind-the-camera change, and two of the show’s most recognizable faces are speaking up about it. Patricia Arquette offered a candid reaction to Ben Stiller not directing any episodes in the new season, while Michael Chernus confirmed that the cast is closely tracking fan theories—right where many viewers post them.
What Patricia Arquette says about Ben Stiller not directing season 3
Patricia Arquette, who plays Harmony Cobel, addressed Ben Stiller’s absence from the season 3 directors’ roster and did not sugarcoat her feelings. In a recent Screen Rant interview, she said, “I’m not happy about it,” and added that she doesn’t “appreciate” Stiller’s absence. She even punctuated the moment with a playful “Booooo Stiller!”—a joking boo that makes clear how much his presence has meant on set, even as he remains involved with the series in other capacities.
Arquette’s remarks underscore how tightly knit the creative team has become over the first two seasons, with Stiller previously directing episodes and shaping the tone of Apple’s Emmy-winning thriller. Her reaction also signals the weight of expectations on Severance season 3 as the series continues without his name in the director credits.
Michael Chernus on season 3 secrecy and the fandom: “We’re all on Reddit”
Michael Chernus—who plays Rickon, the self-help author and brother-in-law to Adam Scott’s Mark—spoke about the new season and the fervent fan community. Asked about what he knows of season 3, he emphasized that he isn’t sitting on hidden spoilers. But he did confirm where the cast keeps a pulse on theories: “We’re all on Reddit.” Chernus praised the passion fueling those threads and made clear that the speculation is very much on the cast’s radar.
The actor also highlighted the long-running mystery engine that keeps fans theorizing about Lumon Industries and Rickon’s possible ties—however speculative—to the Eagan family. Chernus’ comments land as anticipation builds following the gap between season 1 (2022) and season 2 (2025), with season 3 still awaiting a public premiere date.
Cast & creators: every name mentioned
- Patricia Arquette — plays Harmony Cobel.
- Ben Stiller — executive producer; did not direct any episodes in season 3.
- Michael Chernus — plays Rickon, a self-help author and Mark’s brother-in-law.
- Adam Scott — plays Mark.
- Lumon Industries — the company at the show’s core.
- Eagan family — the founding family tied to Lumon lore and frequent fan theories.
Where season 3 stands (and what’s still unconfirmed)
Season 3 is underway without Ben Stiller in the directors’ lineup. A public release date has not been announced as of October 16, 2025. Fans continue to revisit the cliffhangers and reveals from season 2 (2025) and the groundwork laid in season 1 (2022) while they wait.
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Rickon, Lumon, and the theory machine
Rickon’s outsider status—relative to the severed workplace—has long made him a prime target for speculation: Is he connected to the Eagans? Is there more to his self-help persona? Chernus’ acknowledgment that “We’re all on Reddit” signals that the actors see those theories too, even if they can’t confirm or deny them. Until the season 3 premiere date arrives, that dialogue between cast and viewers is likely to keep driving the show’s cultural footprint.
What else the principals are doing now
While keeping an eye on Severance, Michael Chernus also appears as serial killer John Wayne Gacy in Peacock’s Devil in Disguise, which premieres on October 16, 2025. The date adds another touchpoint for fans following his work as the wait for season 3 continues.
What Arquette’s and Chernus’ comments tell us about Severance season 3
Arquette’s blunt “I’m not happy about it” and joking “Booooo Stiller!” reflect how central Stiller’s direction has been to the show’s identity. Even as he remains involved off the call sheet for directing, those remarks set a bar for whoever steps behind the camera. Meanwhile, Chernus’ “We’re all on Reddit” shows a production keenly aware of how theories shape the viewing experience. The cast’s awareness—paired with season 3’s continued secrecy—suggests the series will lean into the puzzle-box energy that fuels that conversation.
The bottom line
Between Patricia Arquette’s on-record reaction and Michael Chernus’ candid nod to Reddit, Severance season 3 is primed to keep fans guessing—both about who’s directing and where Lumon’s labyrinth goes next. With season 1 arriving in 2022 and season 2 in 2025, the new chapter still doesn’t have a public date, but the conversation around it remains very, very active.
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