Severance Season 2 Finale: Ólafur Darri Ólafsson on His Character’s Gruesome Exit
In a dramatic turn for the Emmy-winning Apple TV+ sci-fi drama Severance, Icelandic-American actor Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, known for his portrayal of Lumon enforcer Mr. Drummond, experienced a striking departure in the Season 2 finale. Drummond’s demise marked the first instance of graphic violence and bloodshed in the series.
Ólafsson Reacts to Drummond’s Exit
“I was actually quite thrilled,” Ólafsson revealed in an exclusive interview. Discussing the scene with director Ben Stiller, he noted the significance of Drummond’s death as a pivotal moment for explicit violence in the show. “If one were to exit a series, this is certainly a memorable way to do it,” he remarked.
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Recap of the Season Finale Scene
Severance follows employees of the enigmatic biotech corporation Lumon Industries. The Season 2 finale saw Mark (Adam Scott) in a desperate attempt to rescue his wife, Gemma (Dichen Lachman), who was being held and experimented upon within Lumon’s facilities. Mr. Drummond intervenes, leading to a brutal confrontation with Mark.
A behind-the-scenes mishap during filming was recounted by Adam Scott on the official Severance podcast. During the fight sequence, Scott was meant to shield his head during a scene where Drummond throws Mark against a wall. Missing his block, Scott genuinely collided with the wall.
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Apology Chocolate and On-Set Camaraderie
Ólafsson recalled feeling remorse after the accidental impact. “My immediate reaction was to retreat to my chair and lament,” he admitted. “I remember getting Adam an Icelandic chocolate bar as a sort of apology. Partly to say ‘I’m sorry,’ but also out of recognition for Adam’s immense workload as the lead actor — the last thing you want to do is injure the star!”
Drummond’s Final Stand
Despite his initial advantage, Drummond is ultimately thwarted when fellow Lumon employee Lorne (Gwendoline Christie) intervenes to aid Mark. Lorne engages Drummond in combat, leading to his violent end.
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Homage to “Game of Thrones”
The on-screen clash between Lorne and Drummond evoked Christie’s iconic fight as Brienne of Tarth against The Hound (Rory McCann) in Game of Thrones.
Ólafsson’s Admiration for Gwendoline Christie
“As a huge admirer, Brienne was among my favorite Game of Thrones characters. Being starstruck is an unexpected thing,” Ólafsson shared. “I never anticipated meeting Gwendoline, let alone collaborating with her. It was a bit of a ‘pinch-me’ moment!”
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Fanboy Moment on Set
Ólafsson recounted a recent Severance panel where someone humorously suggested the fight scene would be “a dream come true” for Adam Scott’s Parks and Recreation character, given his love for such scenarios. “It resonated with me, that sense of disbelief and excitement. I kept thinking, ‘I can’t believe this is happening, this is fantastic!’”
Connection with Rory McCann
Off-screen, Ólafsson has a friendship with Rory McCann, The Hound actor from Game of Thrones.
“Sadly, it’s been a few years since Rory and I connected, though we were quite close years ago. I used to visit Scotland occasionally, and he frequented Iceland,” he mentioned. “We’re overdue for a reunion, and I’ll certainly recount my fight scene with Gwendoline. I’m pleased we share the experience of battling her on screen.”
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Behind-the-Scenes Detail
Earlier in the episode, Drummond is seen in a special chamber preparing a goat sacrifice, before being interrupted.
“The level of dedication and craftsmanship invested in the production is astonishing. Much of it will be unseen,” Ólafsson commented.
He elaborated on the sacrificial chamber’s intricate design, mentioning unseen hieroglyphics. “It’s gratifying for me to have experienced it, yet somewhat disappointing that the audience may never notice those details. But that highlights the exceptional quality ingrained in the show.”
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“Severance” Season 3 and Fan Theories
Apple has confirmed a third season for Severance. Ólafsson, a fan himself, expressed his intent to continue watching despite his character’s departure.
Regarding the show’s tendency to inspire fan theories, Ólafsson playfully stated, “I do have theories, but I’m keeping them to myself. Some might inadvertently reveal inside information, and then, well, they’d have to silence me. And I’d rather avoid that fate.”