Adam Scott recently shared the story of how he nearly left acting after losing a role to Michael C. Hall in the black comedy drama series, Six Feet Under. In the series, helmed by Alan Ball, Hall essayed David Fisher, a gay man who struggled with his sexual orientation. Scott, who has gone on to star in projects like Parks and Recreation and Severance, eventually landed a guest role in the series. The show has won numerous accolades, including multiple Emmy Awards.
Adam Scott nearly quit acting after missing out on a role
Adam Scott recently appeared on the Good Hang podcast, hosted by his Parks and Recreation co-star Amy Poehler. In it, the duo discussed various topics, like Scott’s favorite Leslie Knope and Ben Wyatt moments from the sitcom series. During the discussion, Poehler asked Scott if there was an acting role he was close to receiving but ultimately did not get.
The Severance actor revealed he auditioned for David Fisher in Six Feet Under, but ultimately lost the role to Michael C. Hall. However, he acknowledged that not getting the role was a good thing to happen, as he admitted he “wouldn’t be nearly as good” as the Dexter alum if he’d played the character. He added that Hall was “perfect and incredible” in the role. “He’s incredible, and I wasn’t ready,” Scott stated.
Poehler, who was shocked to learn of this, asked Scott how close he was to nabbing the part. “He and I tested for it,” the latter replied. “That hurts.”
Scott opened up about his disappointment at losing the role, saying it was “painful.” He added, “It was the one where I was like, ‘I might stop doing this. I think that it’s time for me to read the tea leaves and walk away,'” he shared. To this, Poehler likened the experience to “someone f—— your girlfriend in front of you.”
“One hundred percent,” Scott said, agreeing with Poehler. He recalled how the series “eclipsed all other shows” when it aired between 2001 and 2005. “It was the show,” he added.
Although the Party Down actor lost out on David Fisher in Six Feet Under, he did eventually appear in the series in a guest capacity. He played Ben Cooper, Fisher’s love interest, who breaks up with him after the latter confesses he still has feelings for his on/off boyfriend, Keith.
Scott described his time on the show as “fun” and Hall as “lovely.” The actor shared, “But yeah, that was a blow. That was hard. But it’s also important that you have those experiences.”
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on Mandatory.
