Walken and Turturro Navigate Awkward Love Triangles in “Severance”
In the latest episode of Apple TV+’s mind-bending thriller “Severance,” Christopher Walken, 81, gives us a masterclass in awkward dinner party dynamics alongside John Turturro. Viewers were treated to a riveting scene in Episode 6, titled “Attila,” which aired on February 21, 2024. The episode dives into the peculiar lives of Walken’s character, Burt, and Turturro’s Irving, as they awkwardly navigate their relationship over dinner with Burt’s husband, Cecil Fields, portrayed by John Noble. Who thought corporate life could get so personal (and cringeworthy) right?
During a chat with People Magazine, Walken humorously explained the trifecta of tension at the dinner table, noting, “It’s like you bring your boyfriend home to meet your husband. It’s a little bit tricky.” The shift from the previous season where Burt and Irving spent more intimate moments together to an external setting with a third party injects a healthy dose of drama. It highlights the complexities of relationships — even in a dystopian world where everyone’s memories are mercilessly erased. This season begins to lift the curtain on Burt’s life outside of the suffocating walls of Lumon Industries, setting a stage where complex emotions bubble to the surface.
Walken also expressed how his long-standing friendship with Turturro facilitated a believable and genuine on-screen chemistry, mentioning, “We didn’t have to struggle to make our relationship real or believable.” Their undeniable bond helps ease the tension during filming, transforming what could be an incredibly serious atmosphere into a more relaxed vibe between takes. As Walken put it, “We just had a lot of fun sitting there talking.” He jokingly mentioned the two even considered writing a book about their myriad of off-screen conversations.
With new episodes dropping every Friday, fans are not just in it for the weird corporate ideology or eerie vibes; it’s also about finding joy and laughter among the chaos. So, whether you tune in for the quirky plotting or simply to watch two Hollywood icons navigate romance, “Severance” has something for everyone.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, Variety, Entertainment Weekly
