Severance Cast Triumphs at 2025 Emmys with Historic Wins

Lead: Apple TV+ drama Severance’s ensemble scored major victories at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on September 14, with Tramell Tillman becoming the first Black man to win Supporting Actor in a Drama and Britt Lower claiming Lead Actress in a Drama.

Nut Graf: The dual wins highlight Severance’s critical acclaim and cultural resonance, reinforcing its status as one of television’s most celebrated series just as viewers eagerly anticipate Season 3.

Historic Supporting Actor Win

  • Tramell Tillman earned Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his chilling portrayal of Seth Milchick, making Emmy history as the first Black man to win this category.
  • He triumphed over fellow Severance nominees Zach Cherry and John Turturro, among other contenders.

Lead Actress Accolade

  • Britt Lower received the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her dual-role performance as Helly R./Helena Eagan.
  • In her acceptance speech, Lower thanked her “heroic cast and crew” and credited creators Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller for bringing the series’ vision to life.

Ensemble Recognition and Nominations

  • Severance led all shows with 27 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series and multiple acting nods across its cast.
  • Other nominated cast members included Adam Scott (Lead Actor), Patricia Arquette (Supporting Actress), Zach Cherry and John Turturro (Supporting Actor), Merritt Wever (Guest Actress) and Gwendoline Christie (Guest Actress).

Post-Ceremony Celebrations

  • Stars converged at the Emmy Governors Gala, where Tillman and Lower joined co-stars Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Zach Cherry, John Turturro and Patricia Arquette for a celebratory evening.
  • Producer-director Ben Stiller praised the team’s dedication on social media, calling Severance a “massive team effort” that resonated with passionate viewers.

What’s Next for Severance

With Season 3 already greenlit, Apple TV+ has yet to announce a production start date, but the Emmys success is expected to accelerate momentum for the next chapter of Lumon Industries’ unsettling world.