Severance actors Zach Cherry and Michael Chernus have shared an intriguing pitch for a potential spinoff in season 3, featuring their characters Dylan G. and Ricken. The intense season 2 finale left numerous character arcs unresolved, particularly for Dylan G., who found himself back in the SVR’d Floor after his outie denied his resignation. This situation has left both Dylans entangled in a complicated love triangle. On the other hand, Ricken’s absence from the finale means fans must wait for season 3 to witness his storyline progress, especially after he made arrangements with Natalie to write a book for the innies.
Cherry and Chernus have a playful vision for their characters’ future, advocating for a road-trip narrative that embodies humor and camaraderie (as discussed with Deadline/X). Chernus articulated this concept during a recent red carpet event, and Cherry echoed their shared ambition for a spinoff:
CHERNUS: In season 3, I’m just hoping there’s a spinoff side-story where Dylan G. and Ricken become best friends and maybe go on a road trip together, eating beef jerky and listening to mixtapes.
CHERRY: Michael and I are trying to get a road show going. We’re trying to do a spinoff. That’s the game plan, yeah.
Implications for Severance Season 3
The Likelihood of a Dylan G. and Ricken Collaboration
While Cherry and Chernus are clearly enjoying the concept of their team-up, it’s critical to recognize that this playful pitch is unlikely to materialize within the show’s existing framework. The creators, including Dan Erickson and executive producer Ben Stiller, are currently advancing the storyline for season 3, which received confirmation on the same day that the dramatic season 2 finale premiered on AppleTV+. However, Stiller has kept specifics under wraps:
Making ‘Severance’ has been one of the most creatively exciting experiences I’ve ever been a part of. While I have no memory of this, I’m told making Season 3 will be equally enjoyable, though any recollection of these future events will be forever and irrevocably wiped from my memory as well.
Fans can anticipate the team will continue to provide humorous, non-specific comments as the premiere of season 3 approaches. Cherry and Chernus are clearly attuned to the no-spoilers strategy, as evidenced by their lighthearted pitch.
Analyzing Chernus and Cherry’s Road Trip Concept
The Chemistry Between Ricken and Dylan
Despite the comedic nature of their proposal, the prospect of a Dylan G. and Ricken road trip could yield intriguing narrative possibilities. Both characters are among the show’s most humorous, and their dynamic could enhance the comedic elements that are already a hallmark of Severance, largely influenced by Stiller’s visionary steer as executive producer and director.
Imagining them in a classic Odd Couple setup, where the brash and overly confident Dylan G. pairs with the meticulous and pretentious Ricken, lends itself to comedic gold. The road trip angle may serve as a straightforward yet humorous narrative thread, reminiscent of classic buddy films, where these contrasting personalities could clash and, perhaps, even grow together.
As season 3 draws closer, viewers can expect to see further comedic developments and a deeper exploration of both Dylan G. and Ricken’s circumstances, alongside the myriad other surprises that Erickson and Stiller will undoubtedly deliver. Although season 3 has been confirmed, the premiere date remains a mystery.
Source: Deadline/X