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Over two decades ago, Kristen Bell and Adam Scott first crossed paths when Scott made a guest appearance on Bell’s beloved teen detective series, “Veronica Mars.” Since that fateful meeting, they have collaborated on several comedic projects, including fan-favorites like “Party Down,” “Parks & Recreation,” and “The Good Place.” Their friendship has flourished to the extent that Scott’s teenage daughter now babysits Bell’s children, showcasing the bond that has developed over the years.

Reflecting on the unique relationship between actors who are also friends, Bell remarks, “Here’s the thing with actors who are friends or see each other socially: Everything just blends together.” As they sit down for a casual conversation about their latest projects, Bell recalls a dinner they shared two weeks prior and quips, “I can’t tell if it was a scene we were playing or if we were just having dinner.” This highlights the fine line between personal connections and professional interactions in the entertainment industry.

Scott humorously adds, “Were we filming that?” poking fun at their seamless rapport. Although they were not filming at the time, the cameras have captured this engaging exchange as they discuss their current hit shows. Bell stars in “No One Wants This,” a romantic comedy featuring an agnostic sex podcaster who unexpectedly falls for a captivating rabbi, while Scott headlines “Severance,” where he portrays a white-collar worker who undergoes a radical medical procedure to separate his work and home identities, leaving each side without knowledge of the other.

Kristen Bell: We first met on “Veronica Mars,” and then we collaborated again on “Party Down.”

Adam Scott: I appeared on “Veronica Mars” because I was friends with Angelique Jackson, Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge, and John Enbom, who are the creators of “Party Down” alongside Paul Rudd. They reached out to me when “Veronica Mars” got canceled, which was a pivotal moment in my career.

Bell: [Feigns surprise] It got canceled?!

Scott: I’m truly sorry. Should we take a five-minute break? Maybe we should extend it to ten or even fifteen minutes.

Bell: That’s perfectly fine. Let’s move on.

Scott: Around 2008, we began working on the show, and that’s when you came in to join the cast.

Bell: That character was genuinely one of my favorites. When people ask, “What’s your favorite character?” I struggle to respond because I don’t often think about it at home. But if I had to choose, it would be Uda [Bengt] from “Party Down.” She was so stoic, sharp, and just existed on another plane compared to the rest of the characters.

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Scott: I recall when you came to shoot that episode; I felt a palpable sense of nerves. I’m completely serious about this.

Bell: Why did you feel that way?

Scott: It was because I hadn’t seen you since our time on “Veronica Mars,” and I don’t know, I just remember feeling nervous. It was almost a relief because I could channel that nervous energy into portraying Uda, who is such a force of nature.

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Bell: I understand what you mean about feeling nervous around certain people. You’re very comfortable for me, so I wouldn’t say I’m nervous. However, when I encounter other actors, even those I’m friends with, I feel a sense of excitement and nerves because they’re still people I see on my television. I’ve never shared this before, but I want people to know I do get nervous and thrilled to meet those who have made an impact on my screen.

Scott: For individuals who grew up in Los Angeles or were around the entertainment industry, the advantage they have is that it’s not a big deal to them. For me, being on a TV or movie screen felt as improbable as traveling to the moon. I still find myself quite amazed by it and feel an exhilarating rush while on set.

That brings to mind a great opportunity for you to formally apologize for the voicemails you and Dax Shepard (Bell’s husband) leave me.

Bell: I’d try, but I’m not that skilled of an actor.

The endings of each episode of “Severance” are so biologically unsettling that I genuinely don’t know how anyone is expected to sleep after experiencing that level of cliffhanger. So what Dax and I usually do is, after watching someone whose work we respect or frustrate us, like in your case, we send you a lengthy, detailed, unedited voice memo. You’ve received quite a few of those.

Scott: I certainly have. And I’ve saved every single one. They are hilarious and immensely flattering, but also quite insulting.

Bell: My favorite was when Dax essentially yelled into the voicemail, “Hey, Adam. Kristen just fell out of a two-story window. I bet you’d like to know how she is doing. I’ll fill you in next week!”

Scott: Or the time you both called while we were in the middle of shooting Season 2 and said, “Hey, just curious, are you guys filming this one minute per week? Why is it taking so long?”

Bell: Please, just give us the show!

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Scott: Because you left that message, it’s now going to take seven years for the next season to come out.

Bell: Your show has a unique ability to truly evoke a response from my family since my kids watch it as well.

Scott: Oh, they do?

Bell: Yes, they absolutely love it! Did you have any inkling that “Severance” would become as popular as it has?

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Scott: Not at all. In fact, I remember feeling particularly anxious because it felt so surreal. I mean, I knew I liked it, but you never know how something will be received until it’s out in the world. Our hope was simply that people would appreciate it and that there would be a fanbase that found it quirky and entertaining. However, when it turned out to be as successful as it was in Season 1, we were absolutely thrilled. It was genuinely a delightful surprise.

Bell: What was your reaction when you read the scene where your work self and your home self finally meet face-to-face?

Scott: When you encounter a script like that, you immediately start feeling apprehensive.

Bell: Did that make you feel nervous?

Scott: Oh, absolutely — I was terrified to perform that scene.

Bell: Why’s that?

Scott: I just saw it as a series of chances to mess it up and overdo it.

Bell: Don’t talk about my friend like that. I thought it was one of the most explosive sequences I’ve ever witnessed.

Scott: We should shift the focus to your show.

Bell: Why would we want to do that?

Scott: Because “No One Wants This” is fantastic. You and Adam Brody clearly share a palpable chemistry. The term “chemistry” is often overused in acting because it generalizes something that either works or doesn’t and is incredibly specific. Sometimes it’s manufactured, and the audience can’t discern it, leading them to assume that two actors have an extraordinary chemistry.

Bell: It’s true that sometimes you may not even like the person, yet it appears as if you have amazing chemistry. Isn’t that strange?

Scott: It really is strange. But with you and Adam, there’s something electric and unique there. And you both have a history together.

Bell: We have been part of mutual friend circles since our twenties. He starred in “The O.C.,” while I was in “Veronica Mars,” and he dated a close friend of mine. So I always felt like I knew him — mainly because there were times we were at his apartment when he wasn’t around. We later worked together on the film “Some Girl(s),” where he portrayed a love interest in “House of Lies.” I was eight months pregnant at the time, and we had a love scene, which he humorously refers to as our “threesome.”

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Scott: Oh my goodness, that’s hilarious.

Bell: It was quite an experience. He’s always been a joy to watch. He makes so many unconventional choices, and you can never quite predict him. He’s so vibrantly alive.

When I read the script for “No One Wants This,” I was utterly convinced that Adam had to be the one to play the role, and I expressed this to everyone involved. They were surprised, saying, “Adam Brody, huh? We hadn’t considered him,” but I insisted, “Please trust me.” I even showed the producers a tape of Adam and me working together, and I said, “Something about the chemistry we can create on camera just works.”

Scott: That’s intriguing, especially since you hadn’t done something exactly like this together before. It’s just an instinct you had.

Another fascinating aspect of this project is that it explores an interfaith relationship.

Bell: Adam’s character, Noah, is a rabbi with a very specific upbringing. He aspires to be a leading rabbi, a goal that’s deeply ingrained in him. Conversely, my character is an agnostic who doesn’t subscribe to any beliefs. Their worlds collide, and they connect on a level that defies logic for both of them — because nobody truly wants this connection.

What I appreciate most is how you can insert various identities into this narrative. This person could be a Christian, and that person could be an atheist. One could be a witch, while the other is not. There are countless different walks of life that one might naively convince themselves are not meant for them. Without getting too “coexist bumper sticker” about it, the reality is that we are all just human beings doing our best in this world.


Production Credits: BAUIE+RAD; Production Design: Francisco Vargas

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