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Adam Scott Says Losing ‘Six Feet Under’ Role Nearly Ended His Acting Career

The Severance star recounted the early rejection during an interview on Amy Poehler's Good Hang podcast.

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Overview

  • Scott said he and Michael C. Hall both tested for the role of David Fisher, which ultimately went to Hall.
  • He called the loss the one rejection that made him consider walking away from acting altogether.
  • Scott later returned to the series in a Season 2 guest spot and described working with Hall as fun and Hall as lovely.
  • Reflecting on the audition, Scott said Hall was perfect for the part and admitted he himself was not ready at the time.
  • Six Feet Under became a widely acclaimed HBO drama, and Hall earned a 2002 Emmy nomination for lead actor for his portrayal.