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Ben Stiller says Obama turned down speaking role on ‘Severance’

Ben Stiller originally asked former President Barack Obama to voice an animated character in the Apple TV+ series Severance before reaching out to Keanu Reeves.
Obama responded to Stiller's email by saying, 'Don't think I have time in my schedule to make this happen.'
Stiller expressed that he was thrilled with Keanu Reeves' performance, stating that he took the role 'very seriously.'
Severance is currently airing its second season, which has received universal acclaim, and the eighth episode will air on March 7, 2025.

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