92NY Talks Apple TV+’s Severance: John Turturro with Happy Sad Confused’s Josh Horowitz
Sep 5, 2025
Join John Turturro, the award-winning actor celebrated for his roles in classic films, as he chats with Josh Horowitz about his Emmy-nominated role in the dystopian thriller, Severance. Turturro shares insights into his character Irving Bailiff, revealing the emotional depth of his romance with co-star Christopher Walken. He also reflects on the unique challenges of portraying complex characters, the joy of collaboration in acting, and the profound themes of memory and identity in the show. Expect humor and poignant anecdotes that enrich the conversation!
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Strange Fan Reactions Over Decades
- Fans bring intense, varied reactions from Severance theories to tattoos and prison letters.
- Turturro receives unexpected, often risqué fan mail dating back to earlier hits like The Big Lebowski.
Why Severance Hooks Viewers
- Severance resonates because it asks questions rather than giving answers and invites audience theory-making.
- That open space lets viewers project personal and professional experiences onto the show.
The Metaphor Is Real For Some
- Severance's concept mirrors real classified-work experiences in intelligence fields.
- For some viewers the show's premise reads as literal workplace reality, not sci-fi.
