‘The Interview’: Ben Stiller Knows How ‘Severance’ Ends

In the early 2010s, Ben Stiller shifted away from big comedies to more introspective films like “Greenberg” and “The Meyerowitz Stories,” influenced by a desire to work closer to home and a pivotal experience with “Zoolander 2.” His separation from and eventual reconciliation with wife Christine Taylor during this period led to a newfound appreciation for their family unit. Stiller’s upcoming documentary on his parents, Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller, has prompted reflections on his relationship with them and his own identity, revealing a complex mix of admiration and internal conflict.

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