The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott Mark's Best Friend (with Yul Vazquez)
Sep 18, 2025
Yul Vazquez, a talented actor known for his role as Petey in Severance, shares insights into his career and creative contributions. He describes his Cuban-Miami upbringing and the emotional depth he brought to Petey's character. Yul reminisces about shooting pivotal scenes that established the friendship between Mark and Petey, highlighting the iconic 'very good friend' line. He also discusses the intriguing details of his character's reintegration and even reveals his artistic touch on the PD map. Finally, Ben and Adam answer fun fan questions.
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Early Basement Scene Bonding
- Yul Vazquez recalls the early PD shoots, including the first dialogue scene eating pizza in the basement.
- He and Adam built emotional truth quickly by relying on their real rapport instead of over-explaining their characters.
From Green Room To Zoom Workshops
- Yul recounts meeting Ben in a public theater green room years before Severance and later joining via Zoom workshops.
- He used knowledge of the show's arc to anchor Petey emotionally during rehearsals.
Emotion Over Exposition
- Yul and Adam emphasized emotional truth over exposition to make Petey's story feel immediate.
- That focus turned explanatory moments into character-first drama, anchoring the show's tone.