Apple TV+’s sci-fi workplace drama Severance had won the hearts of both critics and viewers alike when it premiered in 2022.

Ben Stiller had no chairs on the set of 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,' inspired by Noah Baumbach, and he has a 'no phones' rule on 'Severance.'

Ben Stiller didn’t want any distractions on the set of Severance Season 2, so he borrowed a rule from Christopher Nolan.

Ben Stiller has surprised some with his deft hand helping man the hit Apple TV+ show ‘Severance,’ as the sci-fi drama has wowed viewers with its fresh take on the modern workplace. As it turns out, his own workplace is also severed a bit from the rest of the world.

Here's how Ben Stiller went from making us laugh on screen to becoming one of Hollywood's most versatile directors, one project at a time.

Ben Stiller implemented a strict 'no phone' policy while directing the second season of 'Severance' to maintain focus and professionalism on set. Inspired by Noah Baumbach's methods, Stiller values an environment where actors are unhindered by outside distractions during intense scenes.

Ben Stiller has recently made shocking confession about his strict policy while filming hit show, Severance.Speaking on the latest episode of Mike Birbiglia’s Working It Out podcast on