India, March 5 -- The latest episode of TV series Severance had several eagle-eyed fans notice a familiar voice. The animated Lumon building appears in the second episode of the Apple TV show and many viewers wondered if it was Keanu Reeves voicing. While the show's director, Ben Stiller, confirmed it later, he also added that the actor was the second choice for the role. The first was former US President Barack Obama. (Also read: Adam Scott learnt to run in a suit in Severance by watching Tom Cruise: 'He's the best runner in the world')

On Monday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ben Stiller recalled how he initially thought Obama would be perfect for the voice role. "I knew someone who knew his lawyer. And his lawyer said he can relay th...