Tom Cruise Inspired Adam Scott’s Epic Running Scene in Severance Season 2

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The second season of Severance has been highly praised by viewers so far, and there’s one particular scene that everyone seems to be discussing – it’s Mark’s panicked dash towards the Wellness Room.

Following a much-anticipated comeback, Severance Season 2 commenced with Mark’s Innie stirring within the elevator at Lumon. Upon regaining his composure, he dashes out and speeds through the labyrinthine, twisting corridors of the building, in search of Ms. Casey in the Wellness Room.

This sequence is quite extended and truly remarkable. Fans couldn’t resist getting re-engaged as soon as they witnessed the “awe-inspiring” scene, a moment now widely recognized as one of Apple TV+’s finest hours.

Without a doubt, creating that particular scene demanded considerable effort. In the latest installment of the official Severance podcast, led by Ben Stiller and Adam Scott, they delve into the behind-the-scenes work that went into shaping that pivotal moment, and even reveal the action star who served as their inspiration.

Severance Season 2’s opening scene took “a lot” of logistics

Speaking as an enthusiastic fan, I’d share that during our chat about the making of Mark’s running scene, Stiller unveiled some fascinating details. He explained that the seemingly continuous one-take shot was actually composed of approximately ten distinct segments. To add to this intrigue, Scott disclosed that they filmed these ten separate pieces over a span of five months.

Filming a single scene spanning five months seems incredibly impressive, yet Stiller’s account of the production process clarifies why it required so much time.

Man, when I see Adam Scott bolting out of that elevator in the mind-blowing opening scene of Severance Season 2 with cinematography that’s off the charts and camera work that’s just plain cool, it’s a dead giveaway this show is about to deliver Peak Television. What an insanely awesome start! #Severance

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He clarified that each scenario required a unique approach concerning the use of the given set. For instance, in one case, we needed to utilize a green screen, place you on a treadmill, and employ a motion control camera.

In one instance, we needed to remove a wall, and for that task, we utilized a device known as a Bolt arm – it’s a robotic arm controlled by motion, equipped with cameras.

Due to the challenging requirements of the particular scene, Stiller explained that it needed to be filmed during a period when your team would be working on different sets, which involved quite a bit of coordination and planning.

For Scott, the situation featured plenty of sprinting. Ever since the show’s release, he’s often inquired about how he prepared for that part. Interestingly enough, he disclosed that he didn’t actually train for it.

He acknowledged that he should have been training, explaining, ‘Indeed, the training itself was shaping me. All this running was helping me get fit.’

In a jesting manner, when Stiller proposed that Scott might benefit from learning Tom Cruise’s well-known running style, Scott countered by saying, “Funnily enough, that’s exactly what I did. If anyone is looking to train for any kind of running, they should watch Tom Cruise.

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2025-01-20 02:03