All’s well that ends well, but once upon a time Adam Scott lost out on a major role — Michael C. Hall ‘s in HBO ‘s multi-Emmy-winning Six Feet Under — and it nearly made him reconsider the craft of acting entirely.

As a recent guest on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast, the two Parks and Recreation alums delved into their time collaborating together and Scott’s career trajectory. At one point, Poehler questioned if there was a role he had gotten “close on” but didn’t nab.

“It’s good that I didn’t get it because it wouldn’t be nearly as good if I had done it because he was perfect and incredible,” Scott said as Poehler expressed her shock. “He’s incredible, and I wasn’t ready.”

When Poehler asked how far along the audition process the Severance star got, Scott replied, “He

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