She won an Emmy for her role as Helly R. on “Severance.” Lori talks to Britt Lower about the Apple TV series.
Britt Lower (2026)
Host Lori Rosales talks to Emmy-winning actress Britt Lower about her role as in “Severance.” Britt discusses her experiences in the show, her passion for acting, and her thoughts on the concept of severance.
PLEASE NOTE: This online version of the interview is slightly different than how it appeared on the TV episode with host segments rearranged. Promotional clips have been removed from the on-line interview.
Mini-Biography:
Born on August 2, 1985, in Heyworth, Illinois, Britt Lower is an actress and filmmaker who rose to international prominence for her dual role as Helly R. and Helena Eagan in the Apple TV+ series “Severance.” After studying at Northwestern University and honing her skills in improv comedy with groups like Upright Citizens Brigade, she built a career with notable television roles in the CBS crime drama “Unforgettable,” the FXX surreal comedy “Man Seeking Woman,” and the series “Casual,” “Ghosted,” “Future Man,” and “High Maintenance.” Her film work includes leading the indie drama “Darkest Miriam” and writing, directing, and starring in the award-winning short film “Circus Person.” In 2025, her performance in the second season of “Severance” earned her the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
About “Severance”:
In ‘Severance,’ Mark Scout (Adam Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in ‘work-life balance’ is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work … and of himself. In season two, Mark and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe.”
Official Website: Severance
Interview Credits:
- Recorded: February 23, 2026
- Host / Producer: Lori Rosales
- Editor: Richard R. Lee
- Special Thanks To: Apple TV, Red Hour Productions, Fifth Season