5 best Adam Scott movies and shows to watch if you loved him in Severance

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Adam Scott is an American actor who first gained fame after appearing in Parks and Recreation, for which he was nominated for a Critics’ Choice Television Award. He has since appeared in movies like Krampus and My Blind Brother and has gone on to do other shows like The Good Place and Big Little Lies.

The actor is noted for his comedic portrayals. More recently, he gained fame for appearing in the sci-fi psychological thriller Severance, which won him nominations at the Emmys and the Golden Globes. The show’s second season will premiere on January 17, 2025.

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Party Down, The Vicious Kind, and other movies and shows starring Adam Scott

1) Parks and Recreation - Amazon Prime Video

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This political satire and mockumentary sitcom, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, follows small-town politics. The central character is Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), a mid-level bureaucrat who wishes to convert a disused construction site into a community park but faces red-tapism.

Adam Scott plays Ben Wyatt, a nerdy auditor who joined the cast in season 2 and quickly became a fan favorite. Scott’s charismatic portrayal and the ability to showcase comedy versatility won him two nominations at the Critics Choice Television Awards.

2) Party Down - Amazon Prime Video

Starring Adam Scott, Ken Marino, and others, this sitcom revolves around a group of caterers in Los Angeles who juggle their personal and professional lives and try to make a name for themselves in Hollywood.

Each caterer is an aspiring actor or writer waiting for their big break. In the meantime, they follow through with their catering gigs and encounter quirky guests. Scott’s role as the aspiring anchor trying to get through each day while keeping the hope alive resonated with many people.

3) A.C.O.D. - Amazon Prime Video

An adult child of divorce or A.C.O.D., Carter (Adam Scott) is traumatized by his parents’ vicious divorce. When his brother gets married, Carter must unearth all his trauma and face it with the help of a therapist.

Directed by Stu Zicherman, this comedy movie is a sensitive take on the struggles of people who undergo stress due to their parents’ fallout. Scott delivers a nuanced portrayal with his facial expressions and controlled charisma.

4) The Vicious Kind - Amazon Prime Video

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Starring Adam Scott, Brittany Snow, Alex Frost, and others, this comedy-drama is directed by Lee Toland Krieger. It revolves around a misanthropic construction worker, Caleb (Scott), who meets his brother and his new girlfriend, Emma, over Thanksgiving and becomes suspicious of Emma.

Emma has an uncanny resemblance to his ex-girlfriend, and Scott is wary of her closeness to his brother. He tries to dissuade him but starts falling for her instead. The movie is a complex family drama, and Scott’s layered portrayal of an unlikable protagonist proves his acting prowess.

5) The Overnight - Amazon Prime Video

Directed by Patrick Brice and starring Adam Scott, Taylor Schilling, and others, this raunchy comedy is about a couple and their son who arrive in Los Angeles from Seattle and meet another friendly couple in a park.

As the two couples meet up with each other for a playdate with their sons, the evening takes a more wild turn as the grown-ups find themselves discussing topics like desire and intimacy. Scott deftly portrays insecurity and se*ual repression in this self-aware comedy.

Edited by Rachith Rao