The Zoolander star is still expected to stay on as a producer on Severance, even if he can't physically be on set to direct episodes in Season 3. Even after taking this step back, I assume Stiller will continue engaging with fans of the show on social media.

Following the official announcement of the Severance Season 3 renewal last March, the acclaimed sci-fi drama has now received a brand new update for its next installment. It has been confirmed that executive producer Ben Stiller will not be directing Season 3 for the first time since the show debuted in 2022.

The Zoolander star previously directed most of the first two seasons of Severance, working on 11 of the show's 19 previously aired episodes. He will still serve as a writer and executive producer for season three, but will leave the director's chair for someone else.