How Adam Scott became an accidental horror movie star
Adam Scott, known for his role in Severance, has unintentionally built a career in horror with his latest lead role in the Irish folklore film Hokum, directed by Damian McCarthy. Though not initially drawn to the genre, Scott was attracted to the complex character development and opportunity to work with McCarthy, whose previous film Oddity impressed him. The film follows a novelist confronting emotional turmoil in a haunted hotel, marking a departure from typical horror character arcs by focusing on personal redemption and growth.
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EntertainmentCloseEntertainmentPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All EntertainmentReportCloseReportPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All ReportFilmCloseFilmPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All FilmHow Adam Scott became an accidental horror movie starThe Severance lead is back in the realm of scares with the Irish folklore film Hokum.The Severance lead is back in the realm of scares with the Irish folklore film Hokum.by Andrew WebsterCloseAndrew WebsterSenior entertainment editorPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by…
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