'Severance' on Apple TV+ wrapped up its second season, raising questions about identity and reality among viewers. The show, co-produced by Harvard alum Nicky Weinstock, examines the implications of its characters choosing a procedure that divides their consciousness between their work and personal lives. Weinstock discusses how his experiences at Harvard and his anthropology background shape his global narrative approach in Hollywood, where he aims to bring more diverse stories to the screen, breaking away from traditional narratives.
In 'Severance', characters undergo a procedure that separates their consciousnesses, leading to a profound exploration of identity, free will, and personal conflict.
Producer Nicky Weinstock reflects on his time at Harvard and how it influenced his creative endeavors, pushing for global narratives in Hollywood.
Weinstock emphasizes that the show serves as a 'willfully strange' provocation and highlights the restless quest for work-life balance in a contemporary setting.
Transitioning from Cambridge to Hollywood, Weinstock found a stark contrast in interest towards global stories, eventually creating a company to explore diverse narratives.
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