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

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.'

During the making of Severance, the director was quite strict with his crew members as he imposed a 'no phone' policy on the sets.

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

Most recently, Stiller has spent the last five years directing the workplace sci-fi drama Severance. Created by first-time writer Dan Erickson, the Apple TV+ series follows employees at the secretive Lumon Industries, who have voluntarily undergone a surgical procedure to bifurcate (or “sever”) their work and home lives.

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.

As a director, you want to protect that environment for the actors,” Stiller continued. “But by the way, you also have to be respectful of the crew. These people are actual