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It only takes watching a few episodes of the Apple TV+ hit “Severance” to see why Tramell Tillman’s character, Seth Milchick, is a fan favorite. There’s an unsettling charisma to the supervisor of Lumon Industries’ Severed Floor that only Tillman can pull off. In this week’s cover story, the actor explains how he brought Milchick to life by studying cults, watching animals, and choosing the right bonsai.

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How ‘The Penguin’ Costume Designer Took Her Cues From 1970s Crime Thrillers

Two-time Emmy winner Helen Huang discusses how character informed clothing on Lauren LeFranc’s hit HBO series.

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Philip Barantini’s One-Shot Wonder

The “Adolescence” director explains how he pulled off the year’s most emotionally and technically challenging narrative.

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