Aubrey Plaza Welcomed Adam Scott to 'Parks and Recreation' with a Prank Inspired by 'Shutter Island'

Adam Scott recalls Aubrey Plaza's cheeky 'Run' note after his first table read, as detailed in a new book about the hit series.

Adam Scott joined 'Parks and Recreation' as Ben Wyatt in its second season, leaving his role on 'Party Down' to take on the part.
In Jim O’Heir’s new book, 'Welcome to Pawnee,' Scott recounts how Aubrey Plaza handed him a folded note at his first table read that simply said 'Run,' referencing a scene from the movie 'Shutter Island.'
Plaza's prank highlighted her signature deadpan humor and served as a unique welcome to the cast.
Scott, a longtime fan of the show, had previously auditioned unsuccessfully for a different role before landing the part of Ben Wyatt.
'Parks and Recreation' went on to become a critically acclaimed series, earning 14 Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe over its seven-season run.