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The Office casting director reveals which two A-listers nearly played Steve Carell's Michael Scott

Steve Carell's starring role on The Office was almost played by two other A-list actors. Allison Jones said that NBC initially wanted a well-known star to play the character Michael Scott.

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‘The Office’ Casting Director Says NBC Wanted Paul Giamatti or Philip Seymour Hoffman to Play Michael Scott

Allison Jones also noted that Bob Odenkirk and Patton Oswalt were up for the main role in the hit comedy. The Office casting director Allison Jones revealed that there were quite a few other major actors in the running to play Michael Scott in the hit NBC comedy series.

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The Office: Seymour Hoffman, Giamatti Eyed for Michael Scott Role

The Office casting director Allison Jones reflects on some other famous names considered for Michael Scott before Steve Carell was cast.

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The Office Casting Director Had These 2 Choices For Michael Scott's Role Before Steve Carell

Initially The Office creators considered prominent actors, like Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti, to play Michael Scott’s role.

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Like 'The Office' and 'Superstore,' 'St. Denis Medical' mines the workplace for laughs

Set at an Oregon hospital, the sitcom delivers humor and hope via a cast of oddball characters with assorted foibles and quirks.

22 things you probably didn't know about 'The Office'

"The Office" is popular, but die-hard fans might not know about Michael and Oscar's improvised kiss or John Krasinski's ...

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10 Shows To Watch if You Love 'The Office'

The workplace sitcom The Office entertained fans for nine seasons, and similar comedic shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Superstore can do the same.

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Everything to Know About Peacock’s Upcoming ‘The Office’ Spinoff: From the Cast to Potential Cameos

The Office fans are finally getting more episodes — but with a new show and cast. “The notion of maybe something like the way The Mandalorian is a new show in the Star Wars universe ...

Why the Peugeot Voyages Business Backpack is my new favorite for travel and the office

Check out the perfect blend of elegance and functionality with the Peugeot Voyages Business Backpack. Designed for busy ...

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The list of major companies requiring employees to return to the office, from The Washington Post to Amazon

In September, Amazon mandated corporate workers return to the office five days a week beginning January 2. The Seattle-based tech giant is just one of the many companies calling their employees ...

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Brush Your Teeth in the Middle of the Day—Even at the Office

Let’s face it, you’re online right now, looking for updates and analysis. If you’re scrolling anyway, maybe try fixing ...

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‘The Office’ Australia Star on Being Franchise’s First Female Boss and Online Backlash: “Of Course They’re Going to Come for Me”

By Abid Rahman International Editor, Digital The set-up to the Aussie Office follows the tried and tested franchise formula: the mockumentary style, the boredom, the assortment of odd ball ...