Ben Stiller had no chairs on the set of 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,' inspired by Noah Baumbach, and he has a 'no phones' rule on 'Severance.'

Severance director Ben Stiller has explained why he's banned certain things on set from past productions he's worked on

Ben Stiller has surprised some with his deft hand helping man the hit Apple TV+ show ‘Severance,’ as the sci-fi drama has wowed viewers with its fresh take on the modern workplace. As it turns out, his own workplace is also severed a bit from the rest of the world.

Actor-director Ben Stiller imposed a 'no phone' policy at the sets of 'Severance' during the making of the series, reported Variety. After a gap of almost three years, Ben Stiller's directorial 'Severance' made its return with the second season on Apple TV+ on February 18.