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‘Severance’ actor's iconic scene inspired by his HBCU background

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Actor Tramell Tillman speaks with CNN’s Jessica Dean about the iconic scene from the Apple TV+ show “Severance.”

Breakdown
  • The actor's standout scene in 'Severance' was inspired by his HBCU background. 16s
  • He attended Xavier University and Jackson State University, drawing on their band culture. 21s
  • The show's creators supported incorporating HBCU culture into the scene. 32s
  • The actor credits the writing team for crafting his enigmatic character, Mr. Milczek. 1m 4s
  • Mr. Milczek is an amalgamation of people the actor has worked with in the past. 1m 30s
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