Adam Scott’s ‘Parks and Rec’ Character Came up WIth the Idea for ‘Severance’

Adam Scott is known for his comedic roles. So his Apple TV+ show Severance is darker than some fans expected. One eagle-eyed viewer recently pointed out that Scott might have drawn some inspiration for Severance from his beloved Parks and Recreation role as Ben Wyatt. Here’s how the two connect:

Adam Scott’s big break came from his ‘Parks and Recreation’ role

Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope and Adam Scott as Ben Wyatt film a scene for Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation stars Amy Poehler and Adam Scott | Danny Feld/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank

Scott was just 21 when he started acting. The Santa Cruz, California native scored roles in shows like Boy Meets World, Party of Five, and Veronica Mars, and movies like The Aviator, Monster-in-Law, and Knocked Up. The actor’s big break came in 2010 when he scored a starring role on The Office creators Greg Daniels and Mike Schur’s sitcom Parks and Recreation

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