Quinta Brunson & Adam Scott | Actors on Actors - Full Conversation

In their Actors on Actors conversation Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary') and Adam Scott ('Severance') discuss what it's like evolving the network sitcom and what it was like shooting 'Severance' during the pandemic.
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[@thesmileyeffect]

So happy that Quinta is receiving so much recognition for her work! Also a fan of Severance, and this is a great pairing!

[@missemmaWOODhouse783]

AGREED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@angie7486]

I love seeing them together!

[@mohamedfaizan9844]

I’ll never forget Ben, who Adam played with such pathos and heart in Parks and Rec. As an auditor/ accountant, pop culture had made us out to be weirdos for decades. It was Ben who made us look like human beings for a change. Thanks Adam!

[@GaiaCarney]

Abbott Elementary is an instant CLASSIC ✨ perfect cast, funny characters, great writing! Quinta Brunson is a gem 💎

[@suzygirl1843]

Finally a villain I like in the Principal. Now I understand people's take on anti-heroes on TV.

[@graciousdel]

Smiling ear to ear seeing Quinta come from Buzzfeed with all her wit and comedic talent and flourishing on HER network tv series. Love seeing her grow!! So excited for more Abbott!!!!!!

[@sseraphim2818]

They're such a dynamic combo. Quinta looks stunning. I'm so glad that she is being showered with such praise and love.

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@joshfabregas7162]

shes sooo prettyyy

[@isaacsfavgirl]

@@joshfabregas7162extremely pretty!!! i look up to her forreal

[@BlazedAndGlazed]

these pairings just continue to be such a slay i canttttt

[@twistreviews]

"Abbott Elementary" and "Severance" are two of the best new shows this year! I loved hearing this conversation and hearing these two show their admiration towards one another's shows and performances.

[@suzygirl1843]

Are their Seasons 2 coming?

[@tannerstorck1129]

@@suzygirl1843 Yes, both shows have been officially renewed for a second season

[@kerensa42]

quinta and adam seem like such a beautiful natural pairing to me - i’ve loved watching this video and they both seem to gel so well together. i’ve been following quinta’s career since buzzfeed and i’m so incredibly proud of all she’s done and cannot wait to see what she does next and where her career goes from abbott - which i love so much. and adam i’ve followed since parks and rec and absolutely love. this was so well done and incredible to watch

[@sugaplum019]

This is a genius pairing! Such great conversation and loved how much of a fan they are of each other. Each of their efforts are so massive and effortlessly great, it was great to see them talk about that together ❤ also, I just finished watching severance 🤯 MY GOD WHAT A SHOW.

[@vinttint]

This duo is insane. Their perfect dry, clever humor is legit so balanced.

[@siddycity101]

Yes very. Their energy was so balanced with good chemistry

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Quinta Brunson is having a moment and I’m here for it!

[@K.YouTube2]

Her moment yes

[@dynastyb.]

Period!

[@RosieGirlRose101]

She is THE MOMENT!

[@kam1ya]

This is the only Actors on Actors I wanted to watch. I enjoy watching them both so much. I just started watching Abbott Elementary and it is my new Parks & Rec. Also, I am obsessed with Severance. The acting, the writing, the set, the music everything was just done with such precision. The attention to detail is astounding. Can't wait to see Adam and Quinta on Party Down!

[@watchingrewatcher5045]

me2

[@heartdelacruz5285]

Same i can't watch anything that isn't parks and rec... then abbott elementary came 😿💘

[@Lion-ik6lv]

By far, this is my favorite Actors on Actors conversation. They are fantastic actors who are both serious and humorous on television and in this video. I love it.

[@ambiguous5821]

This is so wonderful, it's almost like watching a passing of the torch from veteran sitcom actor to green and wonderfully new sitcom actor. I love Abbott Elementary so much, I can't wait for it to have as many seasons as Parks and Rec had, if not more. Also, I didn't realize that Quinta was the creator of Abbott as well! She's a real joy.

[@pinkinthenight]

Abbott and Severance are my fav shows of the year so far. there’s so much love that went into both and it really shows in the final products

[@TheMaybebaby90]

My lady Quinta is going to very high places, from Buzzfeed to beyond and I’m so happy for her

[@Liv.Pearsall]

I’m abouta make this vid my entire personality

[@bluishblow]

3:14 i love that, as she is talking in a youtube video, she can praise other contemporary shows without having to be "competitive" nor anything like that

[@lanaserene5685]

Severance was a favorite of mine.. one of the rare thriller mystery-style shows that let the viewer see the clues and follow along not string us along leaving us in the dark for the 1st season or several seasons thereafter. I respect that a lot. I looked forward to each episode each week.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Omg this is so awesome! ‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘Severance’ are some of the coolest shows out there!

[@Bdaychick]

This is such a great pairing!! I’m so happy Quinta is getting showered with love and respect - she deserves it! Plus Adam is a comedy genius ….and would make a great guest on Abbott 👀

[@xxKEVZxx]

Who remember Quinta on her buzzfeed days? ❤️

[@lovarols5161]

Quinta is the most successful out of BuzzFeed now. Like, I just used to watch her awesome content and now she's done so well as an actress!

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏿

[@dynastyb.]

This is probably one of my favorite Actors on Actors conversations. This was so lovely.

[@senguptasayn]

I am still to recover from the terrific performance of Adam in Big Little Lies.Just stellar.

[@alexathehueman]

Wow a combo I didn’t know I needed. 😍 love these 2. Love their shows

[@robertholik8300]

When I lived in Los Angeles, I used to live in the same building as her in Hollywood and we used to chat from time to time. I´m so damn proud of you Quinta!

[@konydas2259]

Quinta's character from Buzzfeed's True Love Stories video 6 years ago is still stuck in my head. Just rewatched it for the first time and her work is still so hilarious

[@brandstixs7836]

Abbott Elementary and Severance are such amazing shows, getting Quinta and Adam together to talk about it was brilliant.

[@nicvoid]

The 'turning up and doing the same thing' question might be the greatest interview question of all time. I love how in these videos, the actors ask each other better questions than any professional interviewer ever does. Apart from Dick Cavvette of course. Aka the goat

[@beq343]

Both shows are absolutely phenomenal. Cheers to many more seasons of both Abbot Elementary and Severance!!

[@eeg4444]

I hope Quinta knows that even if Abbott ended today it would still be something I remembered and valued forever. It would always be this thing in the back of my head.

[@soniaigwe3546]

This was one of the easiest interviews to follow. You can really see the writing gears turning in Quinta's head and Adam was amazing too. More of these Variety❤️

[@misstery25]

Two of the greatest, right here, right now. 👏👏👏

[@tbam73]

She is so humble. Take all the compliments because its so deserved.

[@LeaBolante]

i used to watch quinta on buzzfeed, look at how far she's come!

[@jalonwatts]

YASSS QUINTA AND ADAM! Loving Severance and now so excited to start Abbot Elementary!!!

[@TaylorTooWavey]

This is the best actors on actors. They are both gems. I'm so proud of Quinta and how far she's come... it's so inspirational.

[@jaedenhowelll2298]

I hope both Abbott and Severance are here to stay. Best new shows of this year imo.

[@loveinthematrix]

Quinta looks good 😍

[@rebeccaclement99]

So proud of her! Use to watch her on buzzfeed!

[@yaqub7341]

A pairing we didn't know we needed

[@cloudwatcher608]

I don’t know Quinta well, though I love her, but I love that Adam talked to her for 3 hours about Star Trek. My favorite shows are Star Trek, Parks and Rec, and Avatar: the Last Airbender and Adam ticks two of those three boxes, especially since one of his first acting credits was a small part in Star Trek: First Contact

[@delsmontgomery]

Love Severance and Abbott Elementary too much!!!

[@auntvesuvi3872]

Thanks, Quinta! Thanks, Adam! Thanks, Variety! 🌟

[@hangwithrichierich]

Iconic shows that dive into the workplace. Quinta needs a guest appearance on Severance and Adam needs a guest appearance on Abbott.

[@pandakeeper]

Brilliant idea!

[@Maxineshawattyatlaw]

This is my favorite pairing! I’m such a fan of Quinta and her journey from Buzzfeed and KZbin to Abbott. Also, love Adam Scott. I think Ben Wyatt is the perfected version of the sitcom male.

[@LeonardoAraujo2208]

Both of these shows are GREAT in their own unique way, good to see the camaraderie between two talents!

[@TheTriangleOffense47]

Two of my favorite shows of the year! If you haven’t watched Severance or Abbott Elementary, please go do it immediately

[@ddlovesjc1]

This!!!! This is the duo I never knew I needed❤️❤️❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@cj10109]

I love Quinta’s glow up 🌟

[@abbeybilyeu6512]

im so excited for party down that show is so underrated.

[@daizzy2929]

I’m so proud of Quinta 😭😭

[@AlanChikinChow]

YAY QUINTA

[@magalicious3]

I loved Quinta on buzzfeed and to hear she's a Philly native makes me love her even more I'm so proud of her

[@septan4168]

Adam need to have a cameo in Abbot. I always associate Abbot in Parks n Rec.

[@bvmblii]

This was such a wonderful interview, love them both

[@paque1442]

Go Quinta!!! 🥺🙌🏽

[@jamespittman]

I like Adam Scott he is a great actor.😄

[@samanthal133]

My family is from Philly & I am from south Jersey(between Atlantic City and ocean city) & we just moved to my spouses hometown in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. We are expecting our first this Nov. & this is our show we put on together, after a long day of work or a hard day of this pregnancy, we sit down and just embrace AE, reminds me of home and gives me warmth & my mom being a retired world cultures teacher we always touch on this show! parks and Rec will always be a go to as well!!! With AE, seeing this cast, so damn good! And last but not least GOOOOOO BIRDS!🏈🖤

[@megamoviez]

Severance is AMAZING

[@liquidxtasy]

a duo i didn't know i needed

[@e50e1]

best comedy and drama shows of the year

[@jalightbourne]

MY TWO FAVORITES!!!

[@peachesandpoets]

OH MY GOD THIS MAJESTY!

[@tierk4328]

My two favourite people from my two favourite shows

[@Meriysi]

I hope Adam Scott is OK! His hands shake a lot. Even during a resting state. Watch other interviews, its been happening for a while now. His mom also just passed away from ALS, which can sometimes be genetic... hope all is good.

[@katieism90]

I love these two together and separately. I really agree that Abbott has parallels to parks ❤️

[@somethingdiffrant]

Both very professional entertainers

[@RihannaOverdose]

This should be longer. Loved this convo.

[@constantina348]

I didn’t think these 2 would connect but this was great!!

[@lynnhettrick7588]

Love these two! And love both of their shows!

[@testingno7199]

I went to bell works the other week! It’s a super cool place. Both the outside and inside look just like in severance, except there’s neighborhoods right next to it and the interior has some stores, a bar, etc

[@smilesallround]

I'm so proud of Quinta!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@chelseashurmantine8153]

Adam Scott is truly everywhere lol. And Quinta Brunson has shone since her show came out. She’s so smart and I’m so happy we have someone out here speaking so highly about education.

[@yoonbeomie]

from buzzfeed to variety wow

[@known_film4081]

Smart lady

[@zoe_alva86]

This interview to me is the best of the interview series ya'll got. Living for Bronson & Scott and I really want them to have a show together ❤️

[@KamilaShakur]

Gosh, I love this interview. I’m a big fan of both of these shows, this was such a treat.

[@flala2261]

Adam Scott! My Favourite 🙌🏻

[@teddy9333]

Damn I wish this was longer loved these two

[@mdji4007]

This pair is amazing! Great video.

[@creativemindplay]

Love Quinta's suit

[@admmgllc]

I really liked the interview! I’m a fan of both!

[@kaylalboyd]

best ppl ever

[@SuperMaaadio]

LMAO YESSS Quinta B. I love her.

[@ellabe389]

THE BEST COLLAB TO EVER DO !!!!

[@xyzbch4774]

this is so amazing

[@passiveaggressive6175]

I loved her so much on season 1 of the Black Lady Sketch Show. Please watch the Romes and Julius sketch with fellow Abbot Elementary alum Tyler James William (from Everyone Hates Chris)

[@johnbrown577]

Can't believe no one talks about Adam's underrated role as Griff on Boy Meets World.

[@direcircumstances]

I'M SO PROUD OF HER

[@alba6407]

adam guest star on abbott elementary when

[@bluishblow]

omg i love them both but i did not expect them as duo here. love it 🥰🥰

[@marilync417]

I LOVE THE BOTH OF THEMM. UGHHH ❤️❤️❤️

[@shesaint_]

Just a delight to watch!

[@lcute810]

QUINTAAAAAAAAAA ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@postie2014]

i loved this combination!

[@SElisabeth17]

Omg i love them both

[@hopiedeleon6580]

oh this is a great pairing!!

[@liveesunflower]

Really enjoyed this ❤️

[@Sthuthukile]

They should try something like directors on directors, that would be fun to see