Severance star Adam Scott shares behind-the-scenes stories about Parks & Rec’s iconic ice rink mishap and previews Severance season 2.
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“Which Parks and Recreation scene, which you weren’t even in, was the most hilarious?”
It still makes Adam Scott laugh to think about what happened at the ice rink in season 4 of Parks & Recreation.
The Severance star told PEOPLE at a recent Apple TV+ event, “It’s one of the great scenes.”
He or she was talking about the table read, where castmates couldn’t stop laughing at the pitch.
When Ron Swanson was campaigning, why did a dog pee on his stump?
In the famous episode “Comeback Kid” (S4E11), Leslie Knope’s embarrassing campaign event went horribly wrong on an ice rink.
- Amy Poehler’s character Leslie rallies her team to support her candidacy for city council.
- Gloria Estefan’s ironic song, “Get on Your Feet,” plays in the background as they stumble and fall.
- To top it all off, Nick Offerman’s character, Ron Swanson, brings a dog that pees in the middle of a scene, making things even more awkward.
Scott says, “We couldn’t stop laughing at the table read.” “The shoot itself was even funnier.”
Where was Ben Wyatt when all this was going on?
After losing his job, Scott’s character, Ben Wyatt, stayed home and made claymation.
“Depression makes weird art,” Scott jokes, comparing Ben’s sadness to the comedy at the rink.
What’s Next for Severance Season 2?
Shifting gears to his critically acclaimed Apple TV+ thriller, Scott teased:
- Secrets revealed: “We’ve sat on wild plot twists for years.”
- Fan reactions: “The response is overwhelming—you never know until it’s out there.”
- Season 3 hints: “All directions are exciting… but no spoilers!”
Where to Watch:
- Parks and Rec (Peacock)
- Severance (Apple TV+)