Adam Scott fans listen up! This actor is seriously amazing going from comedy gold in Parks and Recreation to mind-bending drama in Severance . Recently Adam has been chatting about why he avoids rewatching his own work in Pawnee and also dropping hints about the intense finale of Severance Season 2. Ready for the scoop?
The Pawnee Blues: Adam Scott Gets Real About Why 'Parks and Recreation' Makes Him Sad
Okay so tons of people binge-watch Parks and Recreation for a feel-good laugh right? Well Adam Scott who played the lovable Ben Wyatt in the show? He actually avoids watching it! And his reason is surprisingly sweet but also a little bit of a downer.
Adam revealed on Rob Lowe’s Literally podcast that Parks and Rec just makes him miss everyone too much. He said "There’s something that I miss so much which is why I never watch Parks. It’s because it just makes me sad. It makes me miss everybody." Aww right? It sounds like the cast really became like a family.
Rob Lowe totally gets it agreeing that Parks and Rec was special and not every job creates those kinds of lasting friendships. They reminisced about the whole Parks gang Amy Poehler Chris Pratt Aziz Ansari Aubrey Plaza and how close they all were. It is heartwarming but also makes you a little wistful about the show being over.
Clueless Beginnings: Adam Scott and Rob Lowe Admit They Were Lost at First on 'Parks & Rec'
Here is a funny tidbit Adam and Rob weren't original cast members on Parks and Rec. They joined at the end of Season 2. And get this? They both admit they had no idea what they were doing at first! Adam said "They really started finding it on the road. They were kind of figuring it out as they went."
Rob confessed he had never even seen the show before joining. He described it as "like an indie movie" which is a pretty accurate vibe for early Parks and Rec. Apparently direction was minimal. Rob remembers waiting for his first scene with Adam having just met him and feeling totally clueless about how to play Chris Traeger.
Adam chimed in saying he was literally acting like he did not understand why a camera was there in the mockumentary style show. Director Dean Holland had to tell him he did not need to stare at the camera so much. Eventually though Adam mastered the iconic "Ben Wyatt look to camera" which Rob praised as genius.
It’s funny to think that two actors who became so iconic in their roles were initially just figuring it out along with everyone else. It shows how sometimes the best TV shows grow organically and take time to become what they are meant to be.
'Severance' Season 2 Finale: Devon's Ready for "Blood" and What's Next for Mark?
Switching gears from comedy to drama let's talk Severance. Season 2 is nearing its finale and things are getting seriously intense especially for Adam Scott’s character Mark. His sister Devon played by Jen Tullock is becoming a key player in uncovering Lumon's secrets.
Jen Tullock in a recent interview teased that Devon is now "ready for blood". Her motivation? Protecting Mark of course but also pure rage at Lumon especially after discovering Gemma is alive. And husband Ricken is also getting sucked into Lumon's world which is not helping things.
Devon and Mark’s sibling relationship is a really compelling part of Severance. Jen said she and Adam developed that bond naturally especially since Season 1 filming happened during the pandemic. They really connected while masked and distanced which is kind of a unique way to build on-screen chemistry.
Devon is even teaming up with the very untrustworthy Ms. Cobel. Why? Desperation. Jen explains that Devon is pushed to the limit and knows trusting Cobel is risky but feels like her only option to get to the truth and protect her family. Expect some major drama in the finale!
Will Irving and Burt's Love Story End at the Train Station? Ben Stiller Teases a Bittersweet 'Severance' Goodbye
Another major storyline in Severance Season 2 is the romance between Irving and Burt. Episode 9 saw a heartbreaking goodbye between them at a train station. Burt buys Irving a one-way ticket seemingly to help Irving escape Lumon's reach. Is this really goodbye?
Ben Stiller who directs Severance said "For now it is" when asked if this is the end for Irving and Burt. He hinted that Burt knows Lumon is powerful and he's taking a risk by helping Irving. Stiller also suggested that Burt's motives are his own and not necessarily tied to Lumon's plans anymore. It sounds like Burt might be trying to redeem himself for a potentially shady past.
The goodbye scene is definitely tender but also uncertain. Irving admits he has never been loved before and is ready to be with Burt even without memories of their innie romance. But Burt refuses a kiss saying "We can’t" and offers a handshake instead with a "Bon voyage buddy." It's a poignant farewell that leaves you wondering if this is truly the end of their story or just a chapter break.
Adam Scott: From Comedy Star to Drama King and Why We Can't Get Enough
Adam Scott is an actor who can do it all. He is hilarious in comedies like Parks and Recreation Step Brothers and Party Down. He is also captivating in dramas and thrillers like Severance Big Little Lies and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. He brings a unique blend of wit intensity and vulnerability to his roles making him super watchable no matter what genre he is tackling.
Whether he is making you laugh as the nerdy but lovable Ben Wyatt or keeping you on the edge of your seat as the conflicted Mark in Severance Adam Scott consistently delivers compelling performances. He is an actor who is not afraid to take risks explore different genres and always keeps audiences guessing about what he will do next. And that is why we can't get enough of Adam Scott.