Severance It has become a phenomenon within Apple TV+, as a series that has conquered the audience for both its interesting narrative and its differential aesthetics. But what many do not know is that even the slightest detail has been carefully thought, including the cars that appear on the screen. In a recent interview with The Drivethe creative consultants of the series, Catherine Miller and Peter Dancy, have revealed the meticulous vehicle selection processa task that turned out to be more complex than it seems.
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One of the elements that defines the essence of Severance It is its disconcerting atmosphere, where time seems not to have a clear reference. To achieve this sensation, production has designed unique scenarios, by the hand of changing rooms and objects with an aesthetic that avoids anchoring the story to a specific time. And although the cars are not the main focus of the series, their presence on the screen is inevitable and can be a clear indication of what year we are. The key was to find models that fit with that “timelessness” that characterizes history.
“Cars are a fundamental part of the identity of a character and the setting of a story, since they immediately identify an era and a place,” Miller explains. To prevent a concrete model from betraying the temporary line of the series, director Ben Stiller and production designer Jeremy Hindle looked for cars that had a classic air, but without being too modern or representative of a particular time.
To reinforce this idea, all vehicles used in Severance They were modified to eliminate any identifiable logo or brand. According to Miller, some car manufacturers are so linked to a certain was that their mere presence on the screen could reveal clues about the context of history. The same strategy was applied to appliances, food and other objects present in the series, creating tags and fictitious brands that will help immerse the viewer in a Alternative reality.
The task of finding the right cars was not simple. Peter Dancy, responsible for this selection, had to prepare five options for each character, making sure that each vehicle reflects its personality. Once chosen, the cars were taken to the set, where the team, along with Ben Stiller, did the final selection.
The search process of these ancient cars was an odyssey. Dancy turned to sale platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and even left contact cards on windshields parked on the street hoping to negotiate her purchase. In some cases, acquired cars needed repairs or motor changes to ensure that they work properly and did not make too much noise during filming.
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Each vehicle in Severance He was chosen with a narrative purpose. Mark, the protagonist played by Adam Scott, leads a Volvo of the 90sa car that symbolizes security, something that makes sense considering that the character lost his wife in a car accident. Dylan drives a Dodge Caravan that fits with his family character, while Milchick uses a Royal Enfield motorcycle, reflecting his need to move quickly in his role within the company.
One of the biggest challenges was to find Harmony Cobel's car, played by Patricia Arquette. For her, a Volkswagen Rabbit First generation in white. “When we found the white rabbit for Cobel, we all knew he was the one. And in addition, it had a metaphorical meaning: the white rabbit, an image that fits perfectly with the mystery of the series, ”explains Miller.
There are only two episodes left to release the second season, so getting gone before it's late. Available in Apple TV+.
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