Ontarian attended 'Severance' finale in Los Angeles

Emily Powell-Heaton, a 34-year-old woman from Ontario, fulfilled a dream by attending the finale of the show "Severance" in Los Angeles. This opportunity arose after Powell-Heaton made a post on X, tagging the show's director, Ben Stiller, to express her wish to meet the cast. Powell-Heaton has metastatic breast cancer, a diagnosis she received four years ago. She sees meeting the cast as an important item on her bucket list. She is particularly drawn to "Severance" for its originality and unique storytelling, comparing it to the excitement she felt watching "Lost." In her viral post, Ben Stiller responded and encouraged her to reach out. This led to an invitation to a screening in Toronto, which eventually transitioned into an offer to attend the event in L.A. Powell-Heaton and her husband flew to California for the series finale at PaleyFest, an event showcasing top television shows. At the premiere, most of the cast attended, and there was a fun atmosphere, with laughter and excitement in the theater. During a meet-and-greet, Powell-Heaton had the chance to chat with several cast members including Stiller and Patricia Arquette. She described the experience as "surreal" and expressed her gratitude to Ben Stiller for making it happen. Looking ahead, Powell-Heaton and her husband plan to visit Japan, as that is the next item on her bucket list.