The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott S2E4: Woe's Hollow (with Theodore Shapiro)
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Feb 7, 2025 Theodore Shapiro, an Emmy-winning composer known for his work on films like Dodgeball and Tropic Thunder, joins the conversation. He reveals the intriguing process behind creating Severance's catchy score, including the four chords that sparked its main theme. The discussion delves into his collaborative journey with Ben Stiller since 2004 and the unique Kier folk tunes he discovered while scoring. Together, they engage in a lively exchange about the challenges and triumphs of weaving music into storytelling.
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First Collaboration
- Ben Stiller and Theodore Shapiro first collaborated on the film Dodgeball.
- Stiller, unsure when they met, was reminded by Shapiro that it was during Dodgeball's scoring process.
Early Composition
- Theodore Shapiro began composing for Severance early in the process, even during pre-production affected by COVID delays.
- This allowed the music to evolve integrally with the project.
Main Theme Discovery
- Ben Stiller's instinct led to the Severance main theme, originally a minor part of another composition.
- Shapiro transformed the electronic B section of a piece into the iconic piano theme after visiting the set.