If you’ve seen Severance and Succession, it isn’t difficult to understand why audiences did double-takes. Dylan from Severance just looks entirely familiar when you’re too invested in Succession clips, and the fans online instantly picked up on it.The reason is Zach Cherry, who plays Dylan George in Severance, actually shows up in Succession. It is a short role, yet as soon as the audience noticed this, a chain reaction of recognition was triggered.However, it should be noted that neither series is part of any shared continuum in terms of their storylines. Rather, it is simply an appearance by an accomplished actor in two big HBO successes.So yes, the connection is most definitely there, but this has absolutely no relation to the story and is purely casting-related. TV déjà vu doesn't always mean what you think it means.Does Severance star Zach Cherry star in Succession? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostOne of the most popular characters in Severance is Dylan George; he is humorous, loud, and somewhat courageous when it matters. Being a Macrodata Refiner at Lumon, he is fixated on benefits and has a habit of making jokes all the time, which makes him a unique character in the weird and disturbing world of the show. Severance fans continue to quote his lines even after finishing the season-long arc.No, it is not that Dylan himself is secretly in the Succession universe; that would be anarchy. However, the person who portrayed him in Severance, Zach Cherry, did appear in Succession.In Season 2, Episode 4 (Safe Room), Cherry appears briefly as an insignificant character called Brian. It is a fast, blink-and-you-miss role, but keen-eyed individuals immediately recognized him and wondered whether that was Severance’s famous Dylan!It is this small crossover that is causing fans to continue to freak out about it on X and TikTok: two very different shows, different worlds, but one common actor, and a little TV Easter egg.Why this little cameo matters and why fans love itZach Cherry - Source: GettySeverance’s Dylan is not even in Succession; how does all of this even matter? That’s where all the fun starts. Viewers enjoy seeing familiar faces, but all the more when it’s their favorite character who appears in some different world, like Zach Cherry from Severance in Succession.These tiny pieces of crossover information are what make soap operas interesting for viewers who are watching several shows at once. There is always a small jolt from recognizing an actor and piecing everything back together. Fans also caught on recently that the actor from Severance, Zach Cherry, was on Netflix’s YOU as well.And things only get bigger on social media. X, TikTok, and Reddit love Easter eggs, shared casts, and absolutely bewildering moments that go viral in an instant. This is what fan culture looks like today: TV series are no longer just consumed; they're dissected, discussed, and reduced to mini puzzles on social media. And to be honest? It's all part of the fun.For more such insights, keep following SoapCentral.