Adam Scott Is Cast In CBS All Access' 'The Twilight Zone'

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By Darian Scalamoni

            It’s hard to keep up with all the different outlets for television nowadays. Between Netflix, Hulu and Amazon already solidifying themselves amongst the top with Disney and Time Warner having some of their own streaming services upcoming, there is more television than ever. Another service that I’m interested in but have yet to subscribe is CBS All Access. They have their big-time franchise vehicle with Star Trek Discovery as well as some other interesting shows on the horizon but the show that I’m most interested in is their reboot of The Twilight Zone.

            According to Deadline, Adam Scott has been cast in the Nightmare at 30,000 Feet remake episode of the series hosted and narrated by Jordan Peele. The original episode of the same name starred William Shatner and showcased his encounter with an airborne gremlin that was only visible to him. Scott is the second actor announced to appear in the series as Sanaa Lathan will star in the episode titled, Rewind.

            Scott is best known for his roles on television and film respectively as Ben Wyatt in NBC’s Parks and Recreation and Derek in the film, Step Brothers. He’s also appeared recently on TV in the shows Big Little Lies, The Good Place and Ghosted.

            The Twilight Zone has just recently begun filming and is in association with Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions which was behind his Oscar-nominated film, Get Out. Simon Kinberg is also attached as an executive producer for the new iteration of the classic sci-fi series.

            The original The Twilight Zone aired from 1959-1964 and went for 5 seasons. As soon as more casting announcements are made for the rebooted series which premieres in 2019, we’ll be sure to provide you with the news!