Actor's Dog Ate Ashes, Then He Fought Nic Cage

Scott MacArthur, an actor previously typecast as inept villains, is now enjoying a diverse career resurgence. His recent roles include "Running Point," HBO's "Rooster," and Amazon's "Spider-Noir." His personal life provided a surprising anecdote when his dog consumed the ashes of a former family pet, an event his "Running Point" co-star Kate Hudson found amusingly unbelievable. The incident highlighted MacArthur's unpredictable life beyond his on-screen persona.

MacArthur's journey includes overcoming early career challenges, such as playing backup goalie in college sports, which fostered resilience. He transitioned from writing for "The Mick" to acting in it after the role was recast. Similarly, he was called upon for "Running Point" when Ike Barinholtz had a scheduling conflict. Bill Lawrence praised MacArthur's quick wit alongside Steve Carell on "Rooster." His role in "Spider-Noir" involved fight choreography, including a scene where he had to avoid hitting Nicolas Cage.

Further demonstrating his commitment, MacArthur trained extensively with a hibachi chef for a role in the upcoming Netflix film "The Fifth Wheel," sharing the screen with Kim Kardashian. Despite minor mishaps during filming, he drew on lessons of perseverance. "Running Point" has been renewed for a third season, and MacArthur is co-writing a script with former "The Mick" collaborators. He aims to showcase more of his diverse talents beyond his initial "inept bad guy" image.