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Adam Scott Almost Quit Acting After Six Feet Under Loss

8/20/2025

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Adam Scott considered quitting acting after losing a key role in HBO's *Six Feet Under* to Michael C. Hall.
In a podcast with Amy Poehler, Scott discussed his unpreparedness during the audition.
He later guest-starred in Season 2, finding the experience enjoyable despite earlier disappointment.
*Six Feet Under*, created by Alan Ball, examines mortality through the Fisher family's funeral home in Los Angeles.

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Adam Scott considered quitting acting after losing a key role in HBO's *Six Feet Under* to Michael C. Hall.
In a podcast with Amy Poehler, Scott discussed his unpreparedness during the audition.
He later guest-starred in Season 2, finding the experience enjoyable despite earlier disappointment.
*Six Feet Under*, created by Alan Ball, examines mortality through the Fisher family's funeral home in Los Angeles.