Inside the Apple multiverse: Silo stars break silence around Severance crossover fan theories 

''The cast of Severance are controlling the Silos.'' Until recently, this idea that Apple TV's two acclaimed sci-fi dramas share the same universe remained nothing more than fan speculation. But now, the conversation has taken an interesting turn after the Silo cast and creator Graham Yost publicly acknowledged this crossover theory, giving fans plenty of new fuel for discussion without confirming anything outright.

While there is no official connection between the series, their striking thematic similarities have sparked countless crossover theories online, with viewers referring to the idea as the "Apple multiverse."

Silo unfolds inside a massive underground bunker after civilization collapses. On the other hand, Severance follows office workers whose personal and professional memories are surgically divided. With both series exploring the same unsettling themes of identity, memory and the past, fans have long speculated that they share a similar universe.

The Apple Multiverse speculation reached a new level after Rebecca Ferguson, Yost and the cast addressed fan theories in an official Apple TV segment, giving their two cents about whether Lumon employees are actually controlling the titular bunkers in their series.

More on this in our story.

Silo stars explore the possibility of the Apple Multiverse

For years, fans have been fascinated with one irresistible theory about the Apple Multiverse: What if Silo and Severance exist in the same universe? While the thematic similarities between two of Apple TV's biggest shows are hard to ignore, some fans have come up with crazy theories, building their own crossovers on online forums.

Among crazy Apple Multiverse theories, one wildly popular theory states that the Lumon Industries are the actual puppet masters who orchestrated the underground bunkers in the Graham Yost-created series. This theory, addressed by Ferguson and the cast in the recently released video, suggests that the severed Lumon Industries employees (or their corporate handlers) are orchestrating the entire Silo simulation.

While actor Ashley Zukerman (who plays Daniel) gave this theory a 3 out of 10, actress Jessica Henwick (who plays Helen) seemed impressed, calling it the Apple Multiverse. On the other hand, Ferguson jokingly leaned into the idea, suggesting that all the characters would do well, while Yost revealed his admiration for Adam Scott.

Elsewhere, Silo actors Alexandria Riley (who plays Camille) and Common (who plays Robert Sims) were impressed by the fan theory, suggesting that a crossover with Severance would be 'crazy.'

Lastly, actor Tim Robbins (who plays Bernard) had the most entertaining reaction of the bunch. Although he denied the theory and refused to reveal anything, he capped off his response with a conspicuous wink, leaving fans even more suspicious.

Exploring other theories in the Apple Multiverse

The "Apple multiverse" theory has existed almost since Silo premiered. With the latest season of the Rebecca Ferguson-starring series expanding on the mythology of the underground bunkers by introducing a 'Before Times' storyline, comparisons to Severance have only intensified.

In addition to the above-mentioned and wildly crazy theory, many fans believe that Severance could be a fitting prequel series to Silo. The theory claims that an ultimate corporate disaster at Lumon ruined the outside world, forcing survivors into severed floors that later became the underground bunkers in Yost's series. With Adam Scott and Ferguson's characters struggling to piece together the mystery in their respective shows, this theory holds ground, claiming that a corporate disaster at Lumon destroyed the outside world, forcing survivors to take shelter in underground bunkers, which eventually became the titular facility in Yost's series.

Lastly, another wildly popular Apple Multiverse theory links the concept of memory and identity in both shows. The Lumon employees are deprived of half a life by literally splitting their consciousness into two versions. On the other hand, generations of residents in the Silos have been denied knowledge of the past and taught an official version of history that hides the truth about the outside world.

While both Apple TV shows explore memory erasure at different levels, in both cases, people unknowingly live incomplete lives because essential pieces of their past have been removed.

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While neither Yost nor Severance creator Dan Erickson has announced plans to merge the franchises, it's evident that the crossover theories are no longer confined to niche fan forums.

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