Was Keanu Reeves in Severance? Details explored 

Fans of Apple TV+ Severance were surprised when they found out Keanu Reeves made a voice cameo in the first episode of season 2, called "Hello, Ms. Cobel." Creator, Dan Erickson, got Keanu to be the voice of the building where the characters work. It's an old-school video that plays in the background and has an eerie vibe that fits the show's mysterious feel.

Keanu's part isn't something you'd spot right away, and he doesn't show up on screen at all. His voice is in a video that's supposed to be all happy and comforting, but it gives you the creeps because it's all about how the company is always watching. It's like they wanted you to feel safe, but then you realize, oh no, Big Brother is here. That's because Keanu voices the building in such a way that it appears friendly at first before one soon realizes the eeriness.

Dan Erickson said to Collider on January 17, 2025, that having Keanu's voice in the video was a smart choice because it makes you feel cozy and on edge, just like how the company in Severance makes everyone feel.

Reeves has not been credited for it as it appears to be an Easter egg for Severance fans!

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Keanu Reeves plays the Lumon building's voice on Severance

In the first episode of Severance Season 2, Reeves lends his voice to an animated Lumon building in a cute, Rankin/Bass-style video. Seth Milchick plays it for the Macrodata Refinement (MDR) folks in the Break Room. It's supposed to be a feel-good piece to help everyone get over the "Macrodat Uprising" situation. The building, with Reeves' voice, tells everyone how great things are going to be.

The show's creator, Erickson, talked to Collider about why they picked Reeves. He said it's because Reeves has this “heartfelt yet authoritative” voice that can sound sincere and warm, which makes the whole thing even more unsettling. It's like getting a comforting pat on the back with a warning not to step out of line. That mix of emotions is key for the vibe the show is going for.

Erickson explained:

“We wanted someone who could convey both warmth and a subtle threat.”

This adds to the video's spooky vibe, making people wonder what Lumon is up to. The show keeps getting famous actors for quick voice parts. Before Reeves, they had Ben Stiller pop in as Kier Eagan in the first season.

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Will Keanu Reeves return to Severance?

Reeves' voice cameo has got people wondering what it could mean for his place in the show. There's a lot of guessing going around if he'll show up in more of those Lumon commercials. Erickson, the show's creator, dropped a hint that it could happen. He thinks it would fit right in with where the story is heading.

Here's what Erickson had to say:

“The Lumon building’s voice is now canon. It’s not just about star power; it’s about creating a richer, more layered world.”

Having Reeves in the mix gets us thinking about how Severance handles pop culture. Most shows are full of nods to celebrities, but Severance tends to steer clear of that. This keeps us guessing whether Reeves is playing a character or if he's lent his voice to Lumon's promotions.

Either way, his surprise appearance adds to the show's bleak corporate world. Severance Season 2 has received a 96% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The show keeps pushing the envelope with its storytelling.

The new episodes, dropping weekly on Apple TV+, might give us more hints about what's up with Reeves' part and how it fits into Lumon's mysterious dealings.

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You can catch Season 2 on Apple TV+.