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Social media users were in for an unexpected crossover when Apple TV reposted a viral video of Sabrina Carpenter and jokingly referred to its sci-fi thriller Severance.
The clip was originally shared by the singer on her Instagram Story. It shows her stepping into an elevator, which can be considered an everyday moment. However, to many fans, the video evoked the corporate world of Lumon Industries. This potential comparison led to a flurry of reactions from enthusiasts who couldn’t unsee the resemblance.
Take a look at the video:
For context, in Severance, an employee’s mind is split into two separate existences. One only remembers work and another only remembers life outside it. The transformation between these two realities happens inside an elevator. It is at this point that Carpenter’s video gives an unintentional nod to the show’s premise.
Apple TV+ was quick to jump on the trend. It reposted the clip on its official X (formerly Twitter) page with the caption:
“Short n’ severed.”
This fueled speculation, with some fans wondering if the singer was about to make a surprise guest appearance on the show.
One X user took a reference from Sabrina Carpenter's beloved Espresso track and jokingly commented,
"I’m working late cause I am severeddddd."
Other netizens also weighed in on the comment section of Apple TV's X repost. Below are what some of them had to remark:
"Welcome back, Ms. Cobel", declared an X page.
"I wish she was guest starring", expressed a fan.
"Need a music dance experience with her next season fr", added another.
"Legendary accidental moment", a third tagged along.
Is Sabrina Carpenter’s video a coincidental nod to Severance?
On February 24, 2025, Sabrina Carpenter posted a 10-second video on her Instagram Story as part of a Prada Beauty promotion. Dressed in a relatively minimalist outfit, the singer steps into an elevator. Per Uproxx, as the doors close in that video, the camera zooms in on her face. This effect is very similar to the severed transition in the Apple TV+ series.
The clip was meant to highlight her role as Prada Beauty’s ambassador. However, some fans had a different interpretation. One such netizen posted,
"First we had Lisa on White Lotus now we are getting Brina on Severance? IM HERE FOR IT."
Severance is a psychological thriller series on Apple TV+, which was created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller. The show debuted in 2022 and gained notable critical acclaim.
The story follows Mark Scout (Adam Scott), an employee at Lumon Industries, where workers undergo a medical procedure that separates their work and personal memories. This means that once inside Lumon’s underground office, employees—known as “Innies”—have no knowledge of the outside world, while their “Outies” are completely unaware of what happens at work.
There is no official confirmation that Carpenter is involved in Severance. The timing of the meme coincided with the show’s ongoing second season, which added fuel to the speculation.
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