Ben Stiller Reveals Obama Was First Choice for Cameo in “Severance,” Role Ultimately Voiced by Keanu Reeves
Los Angeles — In a surprising disclosure on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Ben Stiller, actor and key creative force behind Apple TV+’s hit series “Severance,” revealed that former President Barack Obama was initially approached for a unique cameo voice role that was later performed by actor Keanu Reeves. During the March 3, 2025, episode of the late-night talk show, Stiller shared that Obama, whom he contacted via the former president’s legal representation, ultimately turned down the …