Apple TV’s biggest sci-fi hit finally has a positive update for fans worried about another long break between seasons. After the nearly three-year gap between Severance season 1 and season 2, star Adam Scott now says the wait for season 3 will be “much sooner.”
Scott shared the update while attending the BAFTA TV Awards, where Apple TV’s comedy series The Studio made headlines after winning several major comedy awards. During a red carpet interview, Scott confirmed that Severance season 3 will begin filming “very soon,” while also addressing concerns about the long delay between the first two seasons.
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In an interview with Deadline, Scott explained that the team wants to move faster this time while still protecting the quality of the show. He said, “We’re always trying to shorten the amount of time between seasons, but it’s more important for it to be great than for it to be fast.”
He also admitted the previous gap was too long, adding, “We’re definitely planning on getting it out much sooner than the last round, which was three years, which is too long.”
Season 2 premiered in January 2025, so another three-year delay would have pushed season 3 to early 2028. Based on Scott’s comments, that timeline no longer looks likely. A mid-2027 release now seems more realistic, although a late 2027 premiere still feels possible depending on production progress.
Deadline previously reported that Apple secured Severance rights from Fifth Season in a deal worth around $70 million, while season 3 was expected to begin production this summer. The series remains one of Apple TV’s biggest successes after season 2 became the platform’s most-watched show at the time and earned 27 Emmy nominations, winning eight awards.
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