Adam Scott to Join Johnny Depp in Whitey Bulger Drama BLACK MASS

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Adam Scott has signed on to join Warner Bros.' upcoming Whitey Bulger drama BLACK MASS. Johnny Depp, Dakota Johnson, Juno Temple, and Jesse Plemons also star, with Scott Cooper directing.

Depp will play the "South Boston criminal mastermind, who was sentenced in November to two consecutive life terms plus five years after being found guilty on 31 counts of racketeering, money laundering, extortion and weapons charges (including his role in 19 murders)."

Scott will take on the role of Robert Fitzpatrick, an FBI agent.

Adam Scott plays Ben Wyatt on NBC's critically acclaimed comedy "Parks and Recreation," produced by Universal Television.

Scott has crafted a truly diverse and distinguished career. Though he began primarily as a dramatic actor, he has displayed great versatility and depth and built an equally impressive comedy resume. No matter the medium - film, television or theater - Scott continues to earn strong reviews.

On the big screen, Scott was seen last year co-starring in the indie comedy "A.C.O.D.," which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival and released in theaters in October. He also appeared in "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," the Ben Stiller-directed remake that co-starred Stiller and Kristen Wiig. He recently wrapped production on "Hot Tub Time Machine 2."??

Scott started a production company with his wife, Naomi Scott, called Gettin' Rad Productions, and together they have produced a series of specials for Adult Swim called "The Greatest Event in Television History." Gettin' Rad also has the option on the first novel by Chuck Klosterman, "Downtown Owl." Oren Uziel is attached as the writer.??

In 2011, Scott starred in the romantic comedy "Friends with Kids," opposite Jon Hamm and Kristen Wiig. Additionally, he was seen in "See Girl Run" for producer David Gordon Green and "The Guilt Trip," which stars Seth Rogen and Barbra Streisand. He also co-starred in "Bachelorette," opposite Kristen Dunst, Isla Fisher and Lizzy Caplan, which premiered at Sundance.??

Previously, Scott starred in the Starz original series "Party Down," which has since gained a cult following. He executive produced the series with Paul Rudd, Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge and John Enbom. He also starred as Palek in the critically acclaimed HBO series "Tell Me You Love Me," and had a role on the HBO comedy series "Eastbound & Down," opposite Danny McBride.??

Scott starred in "The Vicious Kind," a dramedy about a man who becomes obsessed with the girlfriend that his brother brings home for Thanksgiving. Executive produced by Neil LaBute, the film premiered at Sundance. Scott was lauded for his performance as Caleb and was nominated for best actor at the Independent Spirit Awards in 2010. He also won best performance at the 2009 Sidewalk Film Festival and best actor at the 2009 Strasbourg Film Festival. Said Variety, "Best known for his colorful supporting turns, Scott proves more than up to the challenge of a juicy lead role: his brilliant delivery, replete with tasty vulgarities and sarcastic asides, whets our appetites for more."??

Scott also was seen in "Our Idiot Brother," opposite Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks and Zooey Deschanel; and co-starred alongside Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly in the blockbuster comedy "Step Brothers." Scott also starred in "Passenger Side," a road movie that never leaves Los Angeles, in which he also serves as an executive producer. The film premiered to rave reviews at the Los Angeles and Toronto film festivals.??

Additionally, Scott portrayed Johnny Meyer - Howard Hughes' press agent - in the Oscar-nominated film "The Aviator," alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, John C. Reilly and Alec Baldwin for legendary director Martin Scorsese. Additional film credits include "August," a drama that was featured at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival; "Lovely, Still," with Martin Landau, Ellen Burstyn and Elizabeth Banks; horror film "Piranha 3D," which was directed by Alex Aja; the romantic comedy "Leap Year," opposite Amy Adams; the blockbuster comedy "Knocked Up," directed by Judd Apatow; "The Great Buck Howard," opposite John Malkovich, Colin Hanks and Tom Hanks; and "Art School Confidential," directed by acclaimed filmmaker Terry Zwigoff.??