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Adam Scott Nearly Played Jim Halpert on The Office
6 May
Summary
- Adam Scott auditioned for Jim Halpert in The Office.
- Scott stars in new horror film Hokum, releasing May 15.
- The actor expressed interest in visiting India.
Adam Scott, widely recognized for his role in Parks and Recreation, recently shared that he was a contender for the character of Jim Halpert in the American version of The Office. Scott admitted he initially thought remaking the British sitcom was a "terrible idea" but auditioned nonetheless, with John Krasinski eventually securing the role.
His early involvement with The Office's American adaptation creator, Greg Daniels, proved fruitful years later when Scott was cast in Parks and Recreation. Scott expressed that he enjoyed The Office even after not getting the part.
Shifting gears, Scott is now set to star in the horror film Hokum, directed by Damien McCarthy, which is scheduled for release in India on May 15 across PVR Inox cinemas. He described the process of creating tension in horror as an exciting challenge.
When questioned about Indian cinema, Scott confessed it was a "blind-spot" but conveyed enthusiasm for visiting India in the future.
