Fans of the mind-bending thriller Severance can finally breathe a sigh of relief. During the BAFTA TV Awards on Sunday, May 10, 2026, series lead Adam Scott confirmed that the wait for Season 3 will be significantly shorter than the grueling three-year gap between the first two installments.
Speaking on the red carpet, where the show was nominated for Best International Programme, Scott addressed the fans’ patience. “We’re definitely planning on getting it out much sooner than the last round, which was three years, which is too long,” Scott told Deadline. While he emphasized that maintaining the show’s high quality remains the priority, he assured viewers that production is moving with new momentum.
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Production Status & Directorial Shifts
The news comes as Apple TV+ looks to capitalize on the massive success of Season 2, which premiered in January 2025 and surpassed Ted Lasso to become the platform’s most-watched series.
Filming Schedule: Production for Season 3 is officially scheduled to run from April through December 2026.
New Leadership: In a major creative shift, Kogonada (After Yang) is reported to be taking over primary directing duties for the third season, as Ben Stiller focuses on other film projects while remaining an executive producer.
The Beau Willimon Effect: With House of Cards creator Beau Willimon helping craft the template for the third season, the series is benefiting from a more streamlined writing and production process.
A Growing Awards Legacy
Scott’s update follows a dominant performance at the 2025 Emmy Awards, where Severance led the drama categories with 27 nominations. The show walked away with eight wins, including historic trophies for Britt Lower (Outstanding Lead Actress) and Tramell Tillman (Outstanding Supporting Actor).
While Scott kept plot details regarding the aftermath of the Season 2 cliffhanger “under wraps” to avoid spoiling the experience, he noted that filming is set to begin—or is already underway—”very soon.” If the current schedule holds, a mid-2027 release is the most likely target for the workers of Lumon Industries.