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Adam Scott's “Hokum” Opens, Cites Pandemic Hope, Trump Era Loss

5/1/2026

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Adam Scott's horror film “Hokum” opened in U.S. theaters on Friday.
Scott said his role as Ben Wyatt on “Parks and Recreation,” which aired from 2009 to 2015 for seven seasons, gave viewers hope during the pandemic.
Scott argued the United States may have lost its innocence in 2015 when U.S. President Donald Trump entered politics.
Scott added that “Abbott Elementary” can still keep a heartfelt, comedic tone today.

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Adam Scott's horror film “Hokum” opened in U.S. theaters on Friday.
Scott said his role as Ben Wyatt on “Parks and Recreation,” which aired from 2009 to 2015 for seven seasons, gave viewers hope during the pandemic.
Scott argued the United States may have lost its innocence in 2015 when U.S. President Donald Trump entered politics.
Scott added that “Abbott Elementary” can still keep a heartfelt, comedic tone today.