Adam Scott on Parks & Rec's Relevance Today

0:00It's April 30th. Welcome in. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News, where pop culture meets AI. I'm Corey with the story. Adam Scott, the guy who nailed Ben Wyatt on parts and recreation, just opened up to variety about whether that feel good sitcom could drop today. The show ran seven seasons from 2009 to 2015, all about small-town optimism and laughs. He points out how America shifted hard around 2015, losing some innocence when politics got real intense. Fast forward to now, and yeah, times feel darker, especially post-pandemic. Fans keep telling him the show pulled them through tough spots, like during lockdowns or these rough days. That wholesome energy still hits home for a lot of folks craving hope. Scott figures a modern version would look different to fit the vibe, but shows like avid elementary prove it's doable. They keep the heart and humor alive no matter the climate. With his new horror flick hookam hitting theaters this Friday, Scott's betting there's always space for that uplifting spark in TV.