Seann William Scott Joins Mockumentary Pilot “This Country”

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It’s pilot season and it’ll feature Seann William Scott. 

The comedy actor, best known for his lead role in the American Pie movie franchise, has been cast in Fox’s single-camera comedy pilot This Country

The comedy pilot from Jenny Bicks is a half-hour mockumentary based on the BBC Three format created by Daisy May Cooper and Charlie Cooper. According to Deadline, the show follows the daily lives of cousins Kelly and Shrub Mallet and their current concerns in an idiosyncratic surrounding. The show follows the pair as they pursue their dreams, confront challenges and fight each other for frozen pizza.

Scott plays Father Joe, a recent transplant from Minneapolis who is doing the best he can with what he’s got. Father Joe is a community leader in the Ohio town of Flatch and a father figure to Shrub and Kelly. He tries really hard to remain calm, and although these two often test his patience, he is resolved to stay an optimist and a role model.

Scott currently stars on the third season of Fox’s Lethal Weapon. His other credits include Role Models, Super Troopers 2, The Dukes of Hazzard, and Bloodline.