Adam Scott almost quit acting after losing huge role to Michael C Hall

Adam Scott almost quit acting after losing huge role to Michael C Hall Severance actor Adam Scott has revealed the "pain" he felt after losing out on a major TV role to Dexter star Michael C. Hall. 19 August 2025 Adam Scott almost quit acting after losing the Six Feet Under role to Michael C. Hall. Adam Scott missed out on Six Feet Under The Severance actor admitted while the Dexter star was "perfect and incredible" in the HBO show, missing out on the role of David Fisher in the comedy drama - which ran for five seasons between 2001 and 2005 - made him reconsider his chosen career.