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While Aubrey Plaza is known to the world for her unique mix of madcap and deadpan humor, it was herParks and Recreationco-star Adam Scott who was terrified of the star. Well, apparently, after Scott struggled to join the show, and eventually landed his first table read, Plaza gave him a note that scared the life out of the actor.
Although Adam Scott was well aware of Aubrey Plaza’s penchant for pranks, her fold-up note and the message in it left him intimidated on his very first day. According to Scott’s comments via Jim O’Heir’s bookWelcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation, the actor noted receiving a note of warning from Plaza even before he could have shot his first scene.
Aubrey Plaza pranked Adam Scott with a warning note
In the world of comedy,Aubrey Plazais famous for her quirky humor and love for pranks—and Adam Scott got to experience this on his very first day onParks and Recreation. Afterstruggling mightily to land a rolein the hit sitcom, when Scott eventually scored the role of Ben Wyatt in the show, he was understandably nervous. But Plaza decided to take advantage of this situation.
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When theParks and Recreationactors sat for their table read, making it Adam Scott’s first ever table read with his co-stars, Aubrey Plaza pranked him with a tightly folded note. Reflecting on the incident in Jim O’Heir’s bookWelcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation(viaEW), Scott mentioned receiving a cryptic warning from Plaza.
I remember at the end of the table read I breathed an audible sigh of relief. Aubrey came up to me and passed me a note that was folded up very tight.
Thereafter, while reflecting on Aubrey Plaza’s penchant for pranks, although Adam Scott believed that it was just a joke, he also admitted to being a little intimidated by the note. Considering Plaza’s reputation for being unpredictable, Scott couldn’t tell if she was joking or genuinely trying to warn him about something.
Adam Scott was intimidated by Aubrey Plaza’s note
Although Adam Scott wasn’t new to acting, joining the established cast ofParks and Recreationmade him feel a bit nervous. On top of that, Aubrey Plaza’s prank didn’t exactly help calm his nerves. Therefore, during his first table read, as Scott opened the welcome note from Plaza, he immediately felt a mix of fear and confusion.
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According to the star, the note consisted of one single word, “Run”! And that’s what leftAdam Scottbewildered. He couldn’t make out if it was indeed a joke because otherwise, why would an actor comfortable in her main role inParks and Recreationwarn him to escape before he had even shot his first scene?
Do you remember the movie Shutter Island where Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo go to the mental hospital, and I think someone passes them a note?
At the time it was a famous moment that had just happened in a famous movie — and Aubrey’s note said ‘Run,’ just like in the movie. It was a perfect welcome note.
Thereafter, despite being shaken at first, Adam Scott eventually settled into his role and became a beloved part of the cast as Ben Wyatt. Looking back, the actor thus considered Plaza’s prank as a funny and fitting introduction to her personality, while calling the experience both hilarious and memorable.
Parks and Recreationis currently available to watch on Peacock.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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