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Adam Scott Auditioned for Hellraiser VI Despite Earlier Onscreen Death

The story shows how long horror franchises can blur continuity for working actors.

Overview

  • Scott recounted on Late Night With Seth Meyers that he read for 2002’s Hellraiser: Hellseeker even though his character died in 1996’s Hellraiser: Bloodline.
  • He said he tried to avoid a producer from Bloodline in the audition office and hoped no one would connect him to the earlier film.
  • He did not land the part and joked that the decision came down to his audition rather than any continuity issue.
  • The anecdote resurfaced as he returns to horror with Hokum, which opened in theaters May 1.
  • The Hellraiser series spans 11 films, with the most recent released in 2022, which helps explain why casting can cross entries despite loose continuity.