Michael Scott, The Office and Steve Carell

Real Reason Why Steve Carell Didn’t Want to Return for ‘The Office’ Finale Makes His Michael Scott Role Even More Unbelievable
Steve Carell wanted nothing to do with The Office finale after his exit from the sitcom, but his decision was based on the most selfless reason.
‘The Office’ Creator Greg Daniels Had Some Hilarious Casting Choices for Michael Scott Before Steve Carell
Most fans of The Office (U.S.) know that Steve Carell wasn’t the only name that was in the mix for the role of regional manager Michael Scott, but not all of us knew just how Oscar-worthy the list of also-rans really was.
‘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.
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.
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.
Wait, Steve Carell Didnt Want To Return for The Office Series Finale?
The Office actor Jenna Fischer has revealed why Steve Carell was hesitant to reprise his role as Michael Scott for the show's ...
Steve Carell Originally Didn’t Want To Return For The Office’s Final Episode (And His Reasons Make A Lot Of Sense)
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Director Paul Feig Explains How Making Steve Carell's Character a 'Misguided Idiot' Saved The Office
The 'Bridesmaids' director revealed the scene that he thinks turned it all around for Carell's bumbling boss, Michael Scott John Russell ... when it came to Steve Carell’s take on Gervais ...
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Steve Carell saved “The Office” by making sure Michael Scott wasn't just 'an asshole': 'The whole show turned around'
When The Office came over from the U.K. to the U.S., its future was up in the air until the folks running the American version realized Michael Scott (Steve Carell) isn't 'just an asshole' but ...
Jenna Fischer reveals that Steve Carell's “The Office” finale return was kept secret even from NBC executives
Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank 'The Office' stars Jenna Fischer and Steve Carell in 2005 Carell portrayed office ...
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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Steve Carell was 'Reluctant' to Return for the Series Finale of “The Office, ”Says Jenna Fischer
Steve Carell's bittersweet cameo on The Office's 2013 finale almost didn't happen, as the actor was "reluctant" to ...
“The Office” Casting Director Says NBC Wanted Philip Seymour Hoffman or Paul Giamatti to Play Michael Scott
Allison Jones said on the 'Office Ladies' podcast that Bob Odenkirk and Patton Oswalt could have also worked for the role ...