Irving Star’s Positive Interview Update for Severance Season 3

In a surprising turn of events, Irving did not make an appearance in the season finale of Severance Season 2. However, fans need not despair. A recent interview suggests that John Turturro, who portrays Irving, may return for future installments – and he’s not alone, as Christopher Walken’s character, Burt, might also make a comeback.

The last time viewers encountered Irving was during a poignant moment in Season 2, Episode 9. Burt, revealing his past as a Lumon driver, assists Irving and his dog, Radar, by driving them to the train station, but not with harmful intentions. Instead, he urges Irving to distance himself from Kier for his own protection. Burt shares, “You asked me why I severed. I liked the idea that I could be innocent again, part of me. But then my innocent part fell in love with you.”

The touching scene culminates with the two characters leaning their heads together, reminiscent of their connection in Season 1, before Irving boards the train and departs, leaving him absent from the Season 2 finale.

Prospects for Irving in Severance Season 3

Burt and Irving face to face at the train station in Severance — Source: Apple TV+

Despite Irving’s absence, Turturro expressed a strong desire to return to the series, especially with the announcement of Severance Season 3. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he was questioned about his feelings regarding the finale being the end for Irving. Turturro confidently stated, “No. And I don’t think it is. If someone wanted the story to be complete? It could be! But I think there’s so much more here.”

The actor also hinted at his interest in exploring more of Irving’s backstory, emphasizing that it should be presented in a dynamic way. One of the lingering questions surrounding Irving is the reason behind his severance. In Season 1, during the Overtime Contingency Protocol, it was revealed that Irving’s Innie discovered a map belonging to his Outie, marked with the addresses of former severed employees.

Moreover, his Outie seems to engage in repetitive painting of the Exports Hall, implying a potential connection to anti-Lumon activism or investigative journalism. Fans are eager for more insights into Irving’s narrative as Season 3 approaches. Comments on platforms like Reddit highlight the community’s enthusiasm, with one user urging, “John Turturro, I need you to get back on that set immediately.”

An image of a letter for Irving and a map from Severance — Source: Apple TV+

Additional discussions among fans reference Turturro’s claims about the unresolved aspects of Irving’s character arc, emphasizing that Turturro has “unfinished business” in his storyline. As one viewer noted, we still have yet to learn who he was in contact with regarding his Lumon research, while another mentioned Cobel’s surprise at Irving’s knowledge of the dark hallway and elevator.

For those looking to dive deeper into the show’s lore, additional resources include the final Cold Harbor room revelations, updates on the Severance soundtrack, and guides detailing the Eagan family tree and the Lexington Letter.

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