10 Best Movies Starring The Parks And Recreation Cast

Many comedy shows live and die by their casting, and happily in the case of Parks and Recreation, they climbed to the top of the mountain with their extraordinary collection of actors. The roles in the show ended up feeling like a family, and not just exclusively in the world it's set in. They felt like people audiences could genuinely relate to, and this came down to the wonderful writing and superb chemistry between the leading figures.

Outside the tale of Pawnee, these actors have gone on to do some very fantastic projects. There truly isn't a weak link amongst the cast, as all of them have had great careers before, during, and after Parks and Rec. The talented performers have been able to carve out identities for themselves, and all have remained close to the show, but not been suffocated by it.

It's often refreshing to see an actor coming from a sitcom format show into the mainstream, and the following movies prove how these actors have found themselves there. By looking at what they have done outside of Parks and Rec, we can appreciate what the show did for their career and visa versa.

Adam Scott's introduction into this movie has to rank as one of the best first appearances that a character has ever had. His role in Step Brothers is one the projects that he is best known for, and there is a good reason for that.

The film is an uproarious comedy that sees two middle-aged men who still live with their parents begin a rivalry as the parental figures in their life get married. Immaturity and a tonne of improvised one-liners fly out of the screen from the leads played by John C. Reilly and Will Ferrell.

However, one of the biggest highlights is our resident Ben Wyatt taking on the role of Derek, the jerk brother of Will Ferrell's leading role. He exudes this arrogant and unapologetically awful aura that makes the character incredibly hateable. It's hard to think of the loveable Ben being a first-class villain, but here he certainly is.

The Adam McKay title has a big following and is one of the most quotable movies you will ever watch. Its simplistic story allows for the characters to take priority over the plot, and this helps to make it such an engaging time.