Sometimes I can't believe how beautifully P&R is cast. I feel almost like they rounded up a bunch of funny individuals and then created characters for them on the spot. I'll show you what I mean...
Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) - One of the things I love most about Amy is she doesn't give a fuck what anyone thinks of her. Another thing is that she's a goofy dork. Throw in a little governmental ambition and you've got Leslie Knope.
Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones) - I feel like a lot of actresses could play Ann, but not many could create such great chemistry between Ann and Leslie. Rashida and Amy are close pals in real life, and it totally translates to the show. Also, Ann is such a refreshingly normal character...she's laid back and loyal, and I feel a lot of that is Rashida's personality coming through.
Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) - Come on. Try and think of another actor who could play Ron like Nick does, or play Ron at all for that matter. Ron Swanson is a one-of-a-kind character (and one of the best characters on television for that matter) and no matter how awesome the writing is, a lot of the credit goes to Nick.
Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari) - Aziz has the look, the voice, and the demeanor to completely embody the essence of Tom Haverford. I feel like so much of Tom comes from Aziz's actual life.
April Ludgate (Aubrey Plaza) - I don't know if anyone could be as fantastically deadpan as Aubrey is. I've seen bits of her stand up and such, and it seems like April is merely an exaggeration of Aubrey.
Andy Dwyer (Chris Pratt) - Usually these kinds of dim-witted characters can be exhausting after a few silly remarks, but not many have been as successful as Chris at making an idiot so lovable.
Of course Adam Scott as Ben Wyatt and Rob Lowe as Chris Traeger are great too.
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