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S1E1: Good News About Hell (with Dan Erickson and Jackie Cohn)

2025/1/7
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The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott

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Ben Stiller: 作为《异人》的执行制片人和导演,我很高兴能以全新的视角回顾这部剧。从最初的剧本构思到最终的拍摄制作,这部剧的每一步都充满了挑战和惊喜。我们力求在视觉风格上有所突破,并深入挖掘角色的内心世界,希望能够给观众带来一部与众不同的作品。 Adam Scott: 作为《异人》的明星和制片人,我非常荣幸能够参与这部剧的创作。回顾过去,思考我们从一开始做了什么以及如何进展,这真的很有趣。这部剧的创作过程与第二季非常不同,我们几乎是在一个与世隔绝的泡沫中创作的。我们希望能够通过这部剧探讨人性的复杂和人生的意义。 Dan Erickson: 在创作《异人》的剧本时,我身兼数职,生活压力巨大。我将自己对工作的厌倦和对人生的思考融入到剧本中,希望能够引起观众的共鸣。我最初的剧本比最终采用的版本更异想天开,更不接地气。在与Ben和Jackie的合作中,我们逐渐确定了剧本的情感核心,并最终呈现出一部既有趣又深刻的作品。 Jackie Cohn: 作为Red Hour的电视主管,我非常荣幸能够参与《异人》的制作。我最初被这部剧的独特创意和深刻主题所吸引。在与Dan和Ben的合作中,我们共同努力,将这部剧打造成一部既具有商业价值又具有艺术价值的作品。我们希望能够通过这部剧给观众带来思考和启发。

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This chapter explores the genesis of Severance, tracing its creation from Dan Erickson's mundane office job to its development at Red Hour Productions. It details the evolution of the script, from early fantastical versions to the more grounded show we know today, and includes anecdotes about the initial pitch to Ben Stiller and the casting of Adam Scott.
  • Dan Erickson conceived the idea of Severance while working at a door factory.
  • The initial script was significantly different, featuring a more whimsical and comedic tone.
  • Ben Stiller's involvement and Adam Scott's casting were pivotal.
  • Dan Erickson used his own blood to create the pitch document for the show.

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In the Season 1 premiere, Ben and Adam are joined by Severance creator Dan Erickson and executive producer Jackie Cohn to discuss the origins and execution of the series' iconic pilot. They'll get into the mythic early drafts, Dan's mind-numbing (and Severance-inspiring) career before breaking into show biz, and much more.

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