Severance's Original Script: A Game-Changer for the Series
Have you ever wondered how different your favorite shows could have been? The podcast world has just given us a peek into an alternate version of the popular series, "Severance." On the new podcast hosted by Adam Scott and Ben Stiller, fascinating details about the original 2015 script of "Severance" have been revealed. These revelations show how the series could have taken a completely different path, changing the way we perceive the Severance world today.
Original Script Surprises
The original idea by show creator Dan Erickson was quite different. Instead of being widowed, Mark (played by Adam Scott) was initially supposed to be divorced. The pilot script had him interviewing at a quirky video store called Crazy Eagle Video after accidentally running over a cat. This bizarre start would have set a very different tone for the series.
In a twist, Mark's encounter with Lumon boss Ms. Cobel (Patricia Clarkson) was to include a unique introduction to the concept of severance. In this version, Ms. Cobel tortures a severed rat, switching its state from severed to conscious. This unusual scene would have provided early insight into the severance process, even hinting at mysteries like the presence of goats on the severed floor.
Impact on the Series
These changes would have significantly altered the dynamics of the series. The original pilot script would have removed a major tension point by having Mark's Outie introduced to Cobel as a Lumon employee from the start. This would have changed the narrative arc, as Mark's journey through severance is deeply tied to his grief over his wife's supposed death.
- Mark's original introduction to Lumon was through a bizarre orientation scene.
- The pilot would have shown Mark trained by Helly R, not the other way around.
- Mark's experience included getting lost in an endless storage closet.
Character Dynamics
The original script would have shifted character dynamics significantly. Instead of Helly waking up on the table and being trained by Mark, it was Mark who would have been the newcomer. This change would have altered the emotional journey of Helly, who in the current series, attempts drastic measures to escape the severed floor.
Imagine a version where Mark, instead of Helly, writes messages to his Outie or attempts to escape. These changes would have given us a different perspective on the characters and their motivations.
Looking Forward
With eight more episodes of the podcast set to be released before the premiere of Season 2, fans are in for more surprises. These revelations from just the first episode promise to reshape how we view "Severance." If you're as intrigued as we are, make sure to tune in and discover more about the world of "Severance."
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