Stiller, Barack Obama and Severance

'It Was Pretty Cool': Ben Stiller Names Former President Who Nearly Had A Role On 'Severance'
The former head of state said he was a "big fan" of the show but didn't have time to take the part, which ultimately went to Keanu Reeves.
Ben Stiller Asked Barack Obama to Voice a Character on SEVERANCE
Ben Stiller said before they turned to Keanu Reeves he asked former President Barack Obama to voice a character in Severance's season two premiere.
‘Severance' Director Ben Stiller Says He Offered Barack Obama a Voiceover Role
In the second season of Severance, Keanu Reeves provides narration for an animated short film in the workplace thriller, but show director Ben Stiller says the John Wick star wasn’t his first choice.
Ben Stiller first offered Keanu Reeves' Severance role to this icon
Severance on Apple TV+ had fans in a frenzy when Keanu Reeves made a surprise voice cameo in Season 2. However, director Ben Stiller had another celebrity in mind for the role.
Ben Stiller Asked Barack Obama to Be in ‘Severance’; Obama Replied in an Email: I’m a ‘Big Fan’ but There’s ‘No Time in My Schedule’
Keanu Reeves has an uncredited voice role in “Severance,” narrating Lumon’s puppet propaganda video the innies watch in the first episode of Season 2. But the part was originally offered to someone else.
Ben Stiller Reveals Which 'Severance' Role Nearly Went to Barack Obama
According to Stiller, Obama had written, "Hey Ben, big fan of the show. Love Season 1, can’t wait for Season 2. Don’t think I have time in my schedule to make this happen."
Ben Stiller Tried to Get Former President Barack Obama Involved in “Severance” Season 2 — Find Out What He Said!
Stiller was still very happy with Reeves, 60, voicing the part, and told host Jimmy Kimmel that he "took it very seriously." "He's just like the most warm, inviting voice," Stille
Ben Stiller tried to cast Barack Obama in Severance season 2
Severance season 2 almost included a role for the president. Ben Stiller revealed how he asked Barack Obama to voice a role in the Apple TV+ series.
Ben Stiller Says Barack Obama Declined His Offer for ‘Severance' Voice Role
"There was one person that I asked before [Keanu Reeves], and he said no," Stiller said of originally asking the former president to voice the Lumon building.
Barack Obama turned down Ben Stiller's offer to star in leading AppleTV series
Ben Stiller has revealed that he once asked former US President Barack Obama to star in his hit Apple TV series, Severance - but was swiftly shut down
Ben Stiller reveals Barack Obama’s response after he asked him to appear in Severance
Ben Stiller has revealed how Barack Obama responded after the actor and director offered the former president a role in his hit sci-fi series, Severance. The Zoolander star, 59, said he approached Obama,
Barack Obama Turned Down a Special Cameo in ‘Severance’ Season 2 Despite a Personal Request From Ben Stiller
Severance' is known for its dramatic symbolism and Easter eggs. Sadly, Ben Stiller couldn't convince Barack Obama to ...
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Keanu Reeves wants his new Roku docuseries 'Visionaries' to make you go 'Woah'
Keanu Reeves & Gard Hollinger; The Roku Channel Keanu Reeves wants his new Roku docuseries Visionaries to make you go “Woah.” Described as a “search for inspiration,” it stars Reeves and Gard ...