Scott Speedman and Keri Russell Reunite for a Juicy Trip Down Memory Lane on Variety’s Actors on Actors

If you are a fan of late 90s nostalgia, steamy onscreen tension, and brutally honest actor confessions, then buckle up. When Scott Speedman and Keri Russell sat down to interview each other on Variety’s Actors on Actors, they didn’t just reminisce about Felicity. They dropped truth bombs, shared career revelations, and reminded us all why we were obsessed with Ben and Felicity’s will-they-won’t-they dynamic in the first place.

A Long-Awaited Felicity Reunion

For anyone who came of age watching Felicity, the chemistry between Scott Speedman and Keri Russell was practically a character of its own. So when the two reunited on Variety’s Actors on Actors, it was the moment millennial TV junkies had been waiting for.

Right off the bat, the pair launched into stories about their Felicity auditions. Keri Russell recalled botching her first audition due to nerves, only to be encouraged to try again by none other than J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves. Speedman, meanwhile, was the brooding Canadian newcomer who sent in a tape and somehow snagged the part of Ben Covington, America’s favorite reluctant heartthrob.

Scott Speedman Admits He Thought Keri Russell Was Miscast

In a moment of delightful awkward honesty, Speedman confessed he originally thought Keri Russell was miscast as Felicity. Yep, he said that. Apparently, after seeing her in Malibu Shores, he did not believe she fit the nerdy, earnest mold that the role required. But as we all know, Russell didn’t just rise to the occasion, she became Felicity Porter.

Rather than take offense, Russell took the admission in stride. The two have clearly maintained a solid friendship over the years, and this moment perfectly highlighted their unfiltered rapport.

Behind the Scenes of Felicity: What We Didn’t See

While the world was swooning over the drama at the University of New York, the real drama was brewing behind the scenes. According to Speedman and Russell, the early days of the show were chaotic and uncertain. They joked about youthful insecurity, the pressures of overnight fame, and, yes, that infamous haircut that nearly caused a network meltdown.

Speedman, never one to hold back, poked fun at how the media lost its collective mind when Russell chopped off her signature curls. “The hair got more press than I ever did,” she quipped. Touché, Felicity.

Life After Felicity: From College Drama to Doctors and Spies

The interview didn’t just stick to the past. Both stars opened up about their recent careers. Russell talked about her gritty role in The Diplomat and her transformation into a serious dramatic force with roles in The Americans. She explained how her approach to acting has matured, and how parenting three kids has made her way better at multitasking under pressure.

Speedman shared what it is like playing Dr. Nick Marsh on Grey’s Anatomy, which involved giving up coffee just to handle the medical jargon. Imagine ditching your morning latte so you can remember how to say “subarachnoid hemorrhage” on cue. Now that is commitment.

Why This Interview Matters

This reunion is not just a cute throwback. It is a masterclass in vulnerability, professional evolution, and the strange permanence of shared fame. In an age of media-trained actors who speak in rehearsed soundbites, Russell and Speedman give us the good stuff. Real memories. Real awkwardness. Real friendship.

From career pivots to unscripted truths, their Variety’s Actors on Actors sit-down reminds us why authentic chemistry on and off the screen is so rare and so refreshing. It is the kind of conversation that makes you want to rewatch Felicity and call your college ex at 2 AM. But please, don’t.

Still Rooting for Ben and Felicity After All These Years

This interview is a must-watch for anyone who loves smart celebrity talk shows, behind-the-scenes TV confessions, or actors who are refreshingly honest about their past. Scott Speedman and Keri Russell have grown up, just like the rest of us. But their connection still sparks like it did in the late 90s, proving that some onscreen chemistry just doesn’t quit.

If you have not seen the full interview yet, do yourself a favor and watch it. Then rewatch Felicity. Then argue with your friends about whether Ben or Noel was the better choice. Spoiler alert: it was Ben. Always Ben.

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