Overview

• He said both he and Michael C. Hall tested for the role of David Fisher on the HBO drama.
• Scott called Hall “perfect and incredible” for the part and reflected that he “wasn’t ready.”
• He described the rejection as particularly painful because the series dominated the early 2000s TV landscape.
• Although he missed the lead, Scott later guest-starred in Season 2 opposite Hall and recalled the experience as “fun.”
• Hall earned a 2002 Emmy nomination for the performance, and Poehler noted the show’s influence on Parks and Recreation’s finale approach.