Woman Goes Overboard on Royal Caribbean Ship During ‘The 80s Cruise’

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A woman went overboard from the Royal Caribbean ship the Explorer of the Seas during the first day of The 80s Cruise, a nostalgia cruise featuring musical acts such as Squeeze, Adam Ant, Tiffany and Men at Work.

Multiple sources aboard Explorer of the Seas confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that a search operation involving several ships was conducted after a woman went overboard around 11 p.m. on March 3. It is unclear what caused the incident. Sources say the Explorer of the Seas continued on with its planned journey with the U.S. Coast Guard taking over the search operation.

THR communicated with one passenger, who wished to remain anonymous, about what happened. “[The incident] happened around 11 p.m. Squeeze was the band playing last night. There was an announcement over the PA saying someone went overboard so the ship was going to stop and turn around to try and locate the person.”

The passenger added, “[The] ship was stopped for a few hours. Safety boats were deployed with floodlights to illuminate the surrounding area. Another cruise ship nearby had its floodlights on searching as well. My wife spoke with some people on one of the decks saying they heard that it was a woman and it was caught on camera. Can’t confirm though. Eventually the ship powered up and off we went. This morning a PA announcement said that the US Coast Guard had taken over the search. We arrived at Nassau, Bahamas a few hours behind schedule. No excursions were canceled. Haven’t heard anything since.”

In a thread, X user Casey Markee tweeted, “Currently on the #RCL Explorer of the Seas for the #80scruise. Unfortunately, we have a “woman overboard’ situation and boats have been deployed. We are currently 80+ miles from Miami at 11pm PST. Not good.”

In a followup tweet, Markee tweeted, “It looks like the woman “jumped” from the balcony of her 8th floor room after an argument with her partner. This is our 15th cruise, and the first time we’ve actually experienced this.”

Additionally, an X user named Alan Smith tweeted, “Person overboard on Royal Carribean Explorer of the Seas. On the 80s Cruise. Just saw a great show by Squeeze, then it was announced a person is overboard. Ship is stopped and searching. Other nearby ships helping.”

THR has reached out to Royal Caribbean and the promoters of The 80s Cruise for comment.

The 80s cruise is a nostalgia-laced cruise experience that celebrates the music and culture of the 1980s. The 2025 lineup for the cruise includes the famed musical acts Squeeze, Adam Ant, Tiffany, Christopher Cross, Sheila E., Men At Work, Andy Bell (one half of Erasure), Warrant, Dokken, FireHouse, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T’Pau, Naked Eyes, Musical Youth, Sunset Blvd. and The Reflexx.

The cruise is set to feature over 50 concerts and fans and guests can also interact with their idols. The 2024 edition of the cruise featured Wang Chung, Air Supply, Soft Cell, The English Beat, Debbie Gibson, The Escape Club and 38 Special.

The 7-day roundtrip cruise sets off from Miami and calls at Nassau, San Juan and Puerto Plata.

How to watch ‘Daredevil: Born Again’: Release time, episodes

The devil’s work is never done, especially when you’re the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen.

After nearly six years, the beloved characters (and actors!) from Marvel’s “Daredevil” Netflix series are back in a new series, “Daredevil: Born Again,” that also acts as a continuation of the original show. Rather than airing on Netflix, “Daredevil: Born Again” is a Disney+ original series that fits into the larger MCU.

Charlie Cox returns as Matt Murdock, a lawyer who was blinded in a chemical incident as a child. Matt fights crime in his home neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen as the masked vigilante Daredevil, using enhanced senses to “see” around him. Vincent D’Onofrio will also reprise his role as Wilson Fisk, a.k.a. Kingpin, a powerful crime lord, mayoral candidate, and Matt’s most frequent adversary.

It’s finally time to catch up with Man Without Fear again; here’s how to watch “Daredevil: Born Again.”

“Daredevil: Born Again” will release with a two-episode premiere tonight, March 4. New episodes will drop on Disney+ at 9:00 p.m. ET.

You’ll need a Disney+ subscription to watch “Daredevil: Born Again,” but luckily, it will be available no matter which plan you’re subscribed to.

The service offers two streaming plans: one with ads for $9.99/month and one without ads for $15.99/month.

If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the Disney Bundles with Hulu, ESPN+, and Max. The Disney Bundle starts at $10.99/month for ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu and goes up to $29.99/month for ad-free Disney, ad-free Hulu, and ad-free Max.

“Daredevil: Born Again” Season 1 will have nine episodes. Below, check out the Disney+ release dates for the first six episodes. The release time for all episodes is 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.

The cast of “Daredevil: Born Again” is a mix of cast members returning to their “Daredevil” roles and new cast members portraying new characters. Here are all of the familiar faces you’ll see in the new episodes:

The new cast of “Daredevil: Born Again” will also feature:

Yes! In August 2024, Marvel boss Kevin Feige announced that “Daredevil: Born Again” would return for a second season, which began filming in February 2025.

In addition to a second season, Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle / Punisher again in a Marvel Studios Special Presentation one-off on Disney+ that he co-wrote with director Reinaldo Marcus Green. It will release in 2026 alongside “Daredevil: Born Again” Season 2.

Though “Daredevil: Born Again” is the first new Daredevil release on Disney+, there are plenty of shows and movies featuring the characters from “Daredevil: Born Again” streaming on Disney+ now. If you just can’t get enough or you want to revisit Matt Murdock, Wilson Fisk, and Frank Castle’s MCU journeys so far, here’s what to check out:

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Millie Bobby Brown Shuts Down Critics in New Video: ‘I Will Not Be Shamed for How I Look’

Millie Bobby Brown is not letting anyone tear her down. On March 3, 2025, the Stranger Things star took to Instagram to address several articles and comments criticizing her appearance.

“I want to take a moment to address something that I think is bigger than just me; something that affects every young woman who grows up under public scrutiny,” Brown starts her video, adding that this is a “very necessary” topic to tackle.

“I started in the [entertainment] industry when I was 10 years old,” Brown continues. “I grew up in front of the world, and for some reason, people can’t seem to grow up with me. Instead, they act like I’m supposed to stay frozen in time, like I should still look the way I did on Stranger Things season 1. And because I don’t, I’m now a target.”

Brown, who’s currently on a press tour promoting her new Netflix film The Electric State, goes on to namecheck a few articles and writers, claiming they perpetuate harmful narratives that only aim “to tear young women down.”

“Amplifying an insult rather than questioning why a grown man is mocking a young woman’s appearance. This isn’t journalism. This is bullying,” Brown continues. “The fact that adult writers are spending their time dissecting my face, my body, my choices, is disturbing. And the fact that some of these articles are written by women makes it even worse. We always talk about supporting and uplifting young women, but when it comes down to it, it seems a lot easier to just tear them down for clicks.”

“I refuse to apologize for growing up. I refuse to make myself smaller to fit the unrealistic expectations of people who can’t handle seeing a girl become a woman,” the star adds. “I will not be shamed for how I look, how I dress, or how I present myself. We have become a society where it’s so much easier to criticize than it is to pay a compliment. Why is the knee-jerk reaction to say something horrible rather than to say something nice?”

Brown finished off the video, saying: “Let’s do better. Not just for me, but for every young girl who deserves to grow up without fear of being torn apart for simply existing.”

Faster Pussycat Singer’s Fiancée Presumed Dead After Allegedly Falling Overboard from Cruise Ship: Report

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A 56-year-old woman, who is the fiancée of Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe, is presumed dead after allegedly going overboard on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, said the victim’s mother.

In an interview with TMZ on Monday, March 3, Carnell Burch said her daughter Kimberly Burch accompanied Downe during the band’s appearance on The ’80s Cruise, a seven-day trip that began on Sunday, March 2 in Miami.

Carnell told the outlet that Towne called to inform her that Kimberly allegedly fell overboard on the first day of the cruise. Reportedly, no body has been found.

According to TMZ’s report, the circumstances around how Kimberly fell from the ship remain unclear.

The mother also said Kimberly was allegedly drinking during the cruise, something that she claimed was uncharacteristic of her daughter. She added that Kimberly didn’t have any emotional issues that she was aware of at the time.

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PEOPLE contacted representatives for Faster Pussycat, Royal Caribbean, the U.S. Coast Guard and Entertainment Cruise Productions on Tuesday, March 4, but did not immediately receive a response.

In a statement shared with TMZ, a Royal Caribbean spokesperson said, “Our crew immediately launched a search and rescue effort, is working with local authorities, and we are providing support and assistance to the guest’s family during this difficult time. To respect the privacy of our guest’s family, we have no additional details to share.”

The incident occurred approximately 20 miles away from Freeport, Bahamas, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesperson told TMZ. The agency assisted the Royal Bahamas Defense Force in their search for Kimberly.

The Royal Bahamas Defense Force later halted its operations, TMZ added.

The outlet also reported that Downe and Kimberly had been dating for more than five years.

According to their biography, Faster Pussycat, a hard rock band who emerged from the ’80s Los Angeles glam scene, are known for such songs as “Babylon,” “Bathroom Wall” “House of Pain” and “Nonstop to Nowhere.”

Jay-Z sues former sexual assault accuser over “false and malicious” allegations

The anonymous woman and her lawyers are accused of an “evil conspiracy” to extort him with “completely fabricated” claims

Jay-Z has sued the woman who accused him of sexual assault, accusing her and her attorney of “false and malicious” allegations.

Late last year, an anonymous woman, referred to as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit against the rapper and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, accusing them of raping her in 2000 at an MTV VMAs after-party when she was 13 years old. Jay-Z strenuously denied the allegations.

However, in February, the accuser voluntarily withdrew the suit with prejudice, meaning she would not be able to file it again, and she acknowledged that there had been inconsistencies in her original account of the alleged incident.

Now, Jay-Z – real name Shawn Carter – has filed his own suit accusing Doe and her lawyers Tony Buzbee and David Fortney of engaging in an “evil conspiracy” to extort him with “completely fabricated” and “wildly horrific” claims of rape.

As reported by Rolling Stone, the suit was filed on Monday (March 3) and it alleges that Carter’s representatives made contact with Doe and she is said to have admitted concocting her claims about Carter. It alleges that she felt pressure from her legal team to then repeat the claims in a television interview with NBC News.

“Doe has now voluntarily admitted directly to representatives of Mr. Carter that the story brought before the world in court and on global television was just that: a false, malicious story,” the suit claims. “She has admitted that Mr. Carter did not assault her; and that indeed it was Buzbee himself – whom she met for the first time at a coffee shop in Houston on the day of her maliciously false NBC News interview – who pushed her to go forward with the false narrative of the assault by Mr. Carter in order to leverage a maximum payday.”

In response, Buzbee said in a statement to Rolling Stone: “This new case which alleges the same thing as another one he pieces together and filed in Los Angeles also has no legal merit. Shawn Carter’s investigators have repeatedly harassed, threatened and harangued this poor woman for weeks trying to intimidate her and make her recant her story. She won’t. Instead she has stated repeatedly she stands by her claims.”

“These same group of investigators have been caught on tape offering to pay people to sue me and my firm. This is just another attempt to intimidate and bully this poor woman that we will deal with in due course. We won’t be bullied or intimidated by frivolous cases.”

Carter is suing for defamation and malicious prosecution, as well as abuse of process and civil conspiracy. He is seeking real and punitive damages, citing damage to his family and reputation and $20million (£16million) in lost business for Roc Nation.

Upon Doe’s original accusations in December, Carter denied the “heinous” claims, hitting out at her lawyers for “getting basic facts wrong”.

When her suit was withdrawn, he said: “The frivolous, fictitious and appalling allegations have been dismissed. This civil suit was without merit and never going anywhere. The fictional tale they created was laughable, if not for the seriousness of the claims. I would not wish this experience on anyone.

“The trauma that my wife, my children, my loved ones and I have endured can never be dismissed,” the statement continued. “This 1-800 lawyer gets to file a suit hiding behind Jane Doe, and when they quickly realize that the money grab is going to fail, they get to walk away with no repercussions. The system has failed.”

Space Ghost voice actor George Lowe dies at 67

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George Lowe, best known as the voice of Space Ghost, has died. He was 67.

The Florida-born voice actor began his career on radio before doing voice-over work for TBS and Cartoon Network.

In 1994, he landed the role of host of the surreal parody talk show Space Ghost Coast to Coast, which aired first on Cartoon Network and later on Adult Swim.

His death on Sunday, March 2, was confirmed to Deadline by a representative. No cause of death has yet been announced.

Lowe’s longtime friend “Marvelous Marvin” Boone paid tribute in a post on Facebook, writing: “I’m beyond devastated. My Zobanian brother and best friend for over 40 years, George Lowe, has passed away after a long illness.

“A part of me had also died. He was a supremely talented Artist and Voice actor. A true warm hearted Genius. Funniest man on Earth too. I’ve stolen jokes from him for decades. He stole some of mine. He was also the voice of Space Ghost and so much more. Pweeloto.”

George Edward Lowe was born in Dunedin, Florida, on November 10, 1957. At the age of 15, he landed his first radio job, working at local station WWJB.

He went on to do television voice-over work from the late 1980s to mid-1990s before being cast in the title role in 1994’s Space Ghost Coast to Coast.

The show starred an animated version of Space Ghost, a Hanna-Barbera superhero originally created in the 1960s, as a talk show host. He conducted surreal interviews with live-action celebrity guests who appeared on a video screen and whom Space Ghost typically treated as fellow superheroes. Guests included The Ramones, Adam West, and Jim Carrey.

The show originally ran from 1994 to 1999 on Cartoon Network. It was revived on Adult Swim and ran from 2001 to 2004.

The success of the Space Ghost character led to the spinoff series Cartoon Planet, which Lowe also starred in. The character also crossed over to Aqua Teen Hunger Force, appearing in the Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters. Lowe himself appeared as a character, in animated and fictionalized form, in Aqua Teen Hunger Force, taking on various roles including policeman, actor, and attorney.

He most recently voiced Space Ghost in a February 2024 episode of Max’s Jellystone.

On X/Twitter, Adult Swim shared a tribute image of Lowe along with a quote from Space Ghost: “I was dead long before you were born, and I’ll be dead long before you die.”

Ben Stiller Tried to Cast Barack Obama on Season 2 of ‘Severance,’ Reveals Why He Turned It Down | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip | Entertainment

Keanu Reeves made a cameo in the season 2 premiere of of the hit Apple+ series, voicing an animated character that the Macrodata Refinement team watched in a video after they’ve returned to work.

However, Ben revealed that the character could have been voiced by someone very different: Former President Barack Obama.

“I wrote an email to [Obama’s lawyer]. Two days later, I get an email back from President Barack Obama saying ‘Hey Ben, big fan of the show. Loved season 1, can’t wait for season 2. Don’t think I have in my schedule to make this happen,’” Ben, who is the executive producer and primary director of the show, explained while on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

“What’s more important than doing the voiceover for the animated building in Severance?” Ben joked. “But it was pretty cool that he responded.”

Review: ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 1 Showcases The Best And Worst Of Marvel

Following Netflix’s Daredevil – especially the stellar third season – is no easy feat. But with Daredevil: Born Again being under the “official” Marvel Cinematic Universe umbrella, the expectation was for the Man Without Fear to soar to new heights.

However, the MCU’s approach hampers rather than enhances its characters at this point, as the corporate interference becomes the franchise’s worst enemy right now. That isn’t to say that the show’s awful, but it’s a clear-cut case of a tale of two stories in a single season. Mild spoilers for Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 to follow.

In September 2023, Marvel Studios made the decision to change the direction of Daredevil: Born Again. Six episodes had been filmed, but the company wasn’t happy with the tone and the fact that Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock only suits up as Daredevil by the fourth episode. So, the choice was made to tweak the six filmed episodes and rework everything else to make it more linear with the storyline and attitude from the original Daredevil series.

Anyone who knows this fact should be able to see which is the original footage and which is everything shot post-September 2023, because it stands out like a sore thumb in Daredevil: Born Again Season 1. For example: The additions of Elden Henson’s Foggy Nelson and Deborah Ann Woll’s Karen Page are shoehorned into the story – namely the first episode. In the case of Foggy, though, his inclusion becomes the root cause for Matt hanging up the horned costume (hasn’t this already been a plot point from a previous season?); nonetheless, this feels like a major disservice to two characters who were fundamental to the success of the original Daredevil.

Also, that whole thing about Matt not being Daredevil for too long a stretch in the series? The same holds true in this new version, as the character doesn’t suit up as often as fans might have expected after Marvel’s initial concern about a Daredevil show without Daredevil in it.

It’s impossible to go into the story details of Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 without talking about spoilers, so let’s keep it as brief and vague as possible. Even though this season is only nine episodes long, there are various subplots at play. The main storyline is that Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) runs for mayor of New York City in a time in which Matt Murdock retires his superhero alter ego – but for how long? At the same time, there’s a mysterious serial killer-esque villain named Muse who terrorizes New York. Then, there’s a vigilante whom Matt agrees to defend in a court, while the city’s officials develop an antagonizing relationship toward those who wear masks.

There’s a lot going on in these nine episodes (and even more that isn’t mentioned), with some of it being riveting and the rest fodder. More importantly, none of this material turns out to be new to the genre, as these story beats have been explored in other recent superhero shows and movies.

What does elevate Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 is the chemistry between Charlie Cox’s Matt and D’Onofrio’s Kingpin. When they meet again, the tension proves to be palpable, as no one knows when the fireworks will explode. Even off screen, their resentment of each other never fades, as these two remain locked as mortal enemies – for better or worse.

In fact, it’s safe to say that it’s Cox and D’Onofrio who keep the viewer invested in this season, as no other character leaves a substantial mark. Nikki M. James’ Kirsten McDuffie gets introduced as Matt’s new partner at the law firm, but she feels blander than a supporting attorney from Suits Season 8. Similarly, Margarita Levieva’s Heather Glenn might be Matt’s worst love interest yet, being reduced to a character who does the most bizarre things from one moment to the next. Considering how good the previous supporting characters were in Daredevil, it feels like this season’s creative overhaul might have watered down certain performances or story arcs.

Obviously, fans want to know about the action, since the original Daredevil show featured some of the best fight scenes of its era. Again, like the rest of the show, it’s a tale of two stories here. Unquestionably, this is the most violent MCU property yet, and the violence outdoes everything that occurred on Daredevil. Yet, just because it shows more guts and gore doesn’t make it better. While Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 tries to recreate the gritty and brutal action scenes of its predecessor, it forgets what made it successful to begin with: The realism.

Daredevil’s fights could have been straight of The Raid in terms of how fluid and real they felt between trained fighters. Yes, there are still traces of this in Daredevil: Born Again – and there’s a fun staircase battle between the Man Without Fear and Bullseye in the first episode and Punisher’s big gung-ho appearance doesn’t disappoint – but it receives the Marvel treatment where the super-heroics and -theatrics take center stage. In other words, the tough fighting from before gets cleaned up to look more like it would in a polished MCU movie at times – which is something that takes away from the street-level feel of the original Daredevil series.

Taking into account how dreadful Marvel’s Disney+ series have been lately, Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 instantly jumps to the top of the pack as one of the better shows. When the Marvelisms get out of the way, it’s a compelling and exciting program that should satisfy Daredevil fans. That being said, it’s weaker than its predecessor, Netflix’s Daredevil, especially the first half of the season. Perhaps with Season 2 being shot from scratch – and hopefully with no creative overhauls – it might be able to be the show it wants to be. Don’t let showrunner Dario Scardapane’s comments to SFX about Daredevil: Born Again being similar to The Penguin fool you, though; this show isn’t in the same league, so set expectations accordingly.

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Leads Olivier Awards 2025 Nominations With 13 Nods; Oscar Winner Adrien Brody Among Acting Contenders

The 2025 Olivier Awards nominations have positioned “Fiddler on the Roof” as the frontrunner with a commanding 13 nods, the most for any production this year.

The Jordan Fein-directed musical revival, which returns to the Barbican Theatre later this year, scored nods in nearly every major musical category including best musical revival, best director, and acting nominations for Adam Dannheisser, Lara Pulver, Raphael Papo, Liv Andrusier and Beverley Klein. The production also dominated the technical categories with nominations for lighting, choreography, sound design, set design and costume design.

Contenders for the best new musical include “The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button,” “MJ The Musical,” “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812” and “Why Am I So Single?” Meanwhile, “Fiddler” faces competition in the award for best musical revival from “Hello, Dolly!,” “Oliver!” and “Starlight Express.”

In a strong year for plays, “Giant” and “The Years” lead with five nominations each. Fresh off his Oscar win, Adrien Brody scored his first Olivier nomination for best actor in “The Fear Of 13,” competing against Billy Crudup (“Harry Clarke”), Paapa Essiedu (“Death Of England: Delroy”), John Lithgow (“Giant”) and Mark Strong (“Oedipus”).

The Sir Peter Hall Award for best director includes Nicholas Hytner (“Giant”) and Eline Arbo (“The Years”), whose productions led the play nominations. Meanwhile, the best revival category showcases fresh interpretations of classics with the National Theatre’s “The Importance Of Being Earnest,” The Old Vic’s “Machinal,” the Wyndham’s Theatre production of “Oedipus,” and “Waiting For Godot” at Theatre Royal Haymarket all vying for recognition.

The best actress category sees Lesley Manville and Indira Varma both nominated for playing the same role in different productions of “Oedipus” – Manville in the Wyndham’s Theatre version and Varma at The Old Vic. They compete alongside Heather Agyepong (“Shifters”), Rosie Sheehy (“Machinal”) and Meera Syal (“A Tupperware Of Ashes”).

The best actor in a supporting role category includes Jorge Bosch (“Kyoto”), Tom Edden (“Waiting For Godot”), Elliot Levey (“Giant,” his third Olivier nomination) and Ben Whishaw (“Bluets”). For best actress in a supporting role, Sharon D. Clarke (“The Importance Of Being Earnest”) competes with Romola Garai (double-nominated for “Giant” and “The Years”) and Gina McKee (“The Years”).

Among musical performers, Imelda Staunton landed her 14th Olivier nomination for “Hello, Dolly!” in the best actress in a category that includes Chumisa Dornford-May (“Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812”), Lauren Drew (“Titanique”), Clare Foster (“The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button”) and Lara Pulver (“Fiddler on the Roof”).

For best actor in a musical, Tony winner Myles Frost (“MJ The Musical”) competes with John Dagleish (“The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button”), Adam Dannheisser (“Fiddler on the Roof”), Simon Lipkin (“Oliver!”) and Jamie Muscato (“Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812”).

The best actor in a supporting role in a musical category pits Raphael Papo (“Fiddler on the Roof”) against Andy Nyman (“Hello, Dolly!”), Layton Williams (“Titanique”) and Tom Xander (“Mean Girls”), while the best actress in a supporting role in a musical sees Liv Andrusier and Beverley Klein (both for “Fiddler on the Roof”) nominated alongside Amy Di Bartolomeo (“The Devil Wears Prada”) and Maimuna Memon (“Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812”).

The Noël Coward Award for best new entertainment or comedy play features an eclectic mix with the National Theatre’s “Ballet Shoes,” Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s “Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright,” “Spirited Away” and “Titanique” all in contention.

The Olivier Awards ceremony will take place on April 6 at the Royal Albert Hall with hosts Beverley Knight and Billy Porter. ITV and Magic Radio will broadcast highlights the same evening.

‘Severance’ Director Ben Stiller Says He Offered Barack Obama a Voiceover Role

In the second season of Severance, Keanu Reeves provides narration for an animated short film in the workplace thriller, but show director Ben Stiller says the John Wick star wasn’t his first choice. During a Monday episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Stiller admits he had a short casting list and considered former President Barack Obama as a choice for the voiceover role. Stiller knew his lawyer, he said, who passed his email request to the 44th president.

“I get an email back from President Barack Obama, saying, ‘Hey, Ben, big fan of the show, love Season One, can’t wait for Season Two. [I] don’t think I have time in my schedule to make this happen,’” Stiller said. “What’s more important than doing the voiceover for the animated building?”

Despite the rejection, Stiller said he was still happy to get a response from Obama.

The Dan Erickson-created Severance centers around Lumon employees, played by Adam Scott, Britt Lower, John Turturro, and Zach Cherry, who undergo a surgical procedure. The medical procedure, known as severance, separates the employees’ work selves, known as innies, from their personal selves, known as outties. In Episode One for the second season, the innies are shown a cartoonish video, detailing the “Microdat Uprising” from Season One, and Reeves voices the anthropomorphic Lumon building.

Severance, which has gripped audience with its interpretation of work-life balance, has become Apple TV+’s most watched series, according to the streamer. It’s first season garnered 14 Emmy nominations, including Best Drama Series and Best Director, along with winning a Peabody Award. It’s second season returned in January after a three-year pause, script rewrites, and reshoots. Fans have nicknamed the series a “mystery box show,” a term Stiller said he had never heard of.

“They’re like, ‘So you’re making a mystery.’” Stiller told The Hollywood Reporter. “I’m like, ‘Oh shit, I’m not prepared for this.’ But what I got out of that was that people don’t want to be led down a path or be messed with. With a show like this, there’s always that question, ‘Do they know where they’re going?’”