Steve Carell says next season of The Office will "probably be my last"
07-16-10, 02:51 PM
#126
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Steve Carell says next season of The Office will "probably be my last"
Rumored-to-return character now confirmed for up to 8 episodes next season;
Also, a few plot details for the upcoming season;
That last plot point sounds like it could provide not only some good comedy, but also guest spots for some characters we haven't seen in a while.
Full story at zap2it
Spoiler:
Also, a few plot details for the upcoming season;
Spoiler:
That last plot point sounds like it could provide not only some good comedy, but also guest spots for some characters we haven't seen in a while.
Full story at zap2it
07-16-10, 02:59 PM
#127
DVD Talk Limited Edition
07-16-10, 02:59 PM
#128
Moderator
Re: Steve Carell says next season of The Office will "probably be my last"
Agreed. I actually laughed out loud picturing the episode.
08-05-10, 07:07 PM
#131
Re: Steve Carell says next season of The Office will "probably be my last"
Sorry to throw cold water in your face.
Originally Posted by Ricky Gervais
There are still articles appearing about me taking over from Steve Carell on the American version of The Office. Maybe I haven't made it clear enough. I suppose it doesn't matter what I say for the world of entertainment news, so let's try a new approach.
Report one of the following...
I am definitely taking over from Steve Carell on The Office. Yes, I have been asked to take over as the new boss at Dunder Mifflin. I said yes. They made me an offer I just couldn't refuse. I will once again play David Brent and I take over next season. I can't wait. Steve Merchant and I will also write and direct. I will remain Executive Producer.
or...
I'm not taking over from Steve Carell and will just continue to make millions for doing fuck all because I created the show and all the characters, and own the format and it's being syndicated now and I get paid every time any episode of any version is played anywhere in the world, and I stopped my version at its height and I don't think I can improve on that, and I don't want to go back to that and get up at 6am every day of the week for 7 years.
Only one of these is true. I don't know which one to believe. What would you do if you were me?
Report one of the following...
I am definitely taking over from Steve Carell on The Office. Yes, I have been asked to take over as the new boss at Dunder Mifflin. I said yes. They made me an offer I just couldn't refuse. I will once again play David Brent and I take over next season. I can't wait. Steve Merchant and I will also write and direct. I will remain Executive Producer.
or...
I'm not taking over from Steve Carell and will just continue to make millions for doing fuck all because I created the show and all the characters, and own the format and it's being syndicated now and I get paid every time any episode of any version is played anywhere in the world, and I stopped my version at its height and I don't think I can improve on that, and I don't want to go back to that and get up at 6am every day of the week for 7 years.
Only one of these is true. I don't know which one to believe. What would you do if you were me?
08-05-10, 07:19 PM
#132
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Re: Steve Carell says next season of The Office will "probably be my last"
As a fan of the UK version, I do not want to see Gervais step in as David Brent, ever.
08-10-10, 03:19 PM
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Re: Steve Carell says next season of The Office will "probably be my last"
Kenny Powers no, but Murray? Heck yes! I would love if Murray took over.
The Office‘s short list of possible replacements for Steve Carell just got a little longer.
http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/08/...de-rhys-darby/
Sources confirm to me exclusively that producers of the NBC hitcom have quietly reached out to rising comic-actors Danny McBride (the breakout star of HBO’s hilarious Eastbound & Down) and Rhys Darby (late of HBO’s Flight of the Conchords) to gauge their interest in joining the cast later this season.
Office showrunner Paul Lieberstein confirms that they’re “having discussions” about introducing a new salesman into Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch, but he wouldn’t say whether this person was being groomed to necessarily replace Carell’s Michael Scott. “We haven’t settled exactly who will take over,” says Lieberstein, adding that promoting a current staffer to the top job remains a viable option as well. (Coexecutive producer Mindy Kaling recently endorsed Rainn Wilson’s Dwight for the gig.)
Recruiting McBride could prove difficult considering that HBO just renewed Eastbound & Down for a second season. “Danny is very happy on Eastbound & Down,” confirms his spokesperson.
Darby, on the other hand, is a free agent now that HBO has grounded Conchords. Reps for the New Zealand-born funnyman were unavailable for comment.
http://ausiellofiles.ew.com/2010/08/...de-rhys-darby/
Sources confirm to me exclusively that producers of the NBC hitcom have quietly reached out to rising comic-actors Danny McBride (the breakout star of HBO’s hilarious Eastbound & Down) and Rhys Darby (late of HBO’s Flight of the Conchords) to gauge their interest in joining the cast later this season.
Office showrunner Paul Lieberstein confirms that they’re “having discussions” about introducing a new salesman into Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch, but he wouldn’t say whether this person was being groomed to necessarily replace Carell’s Michael Scott. “We haven’t settled exactly who will take over,” says Lieberstein, adding that promoting a current staffer to the top job remains a viable option as well. (Coexecutive producer Mindy Kaling recently endorsed Rainn Wilson’s Dwight for the gig.)
Recruiting McBride could prove difficult considering that HBO just renewed Eastbound & Down for a second season. “Danny is very happy on Eastbound & Down,” confirms his spokesperson.
Darby, on the other hand, is a free agent now that HBO has grounded Conchords. Reps for the New Zealand-born funnyman were unavailable for comment.
08-10-10, 03:21 PM
#136
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Re: Steve Carell says next season of The Office will "probably be my last"
I had no idea that Paul Lieberstein (aka Toby) was actually the showrunner for this. I was under the impression that he was just one of the writers I guess.
08-10-10, 04:10 PM
#140
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Re: Steve Carell says next season of The Office will "probably be my last"
[Screaming to The Office producers]Stephen Root[/Screaming to The Office producers]
08-10-10, 04:18 PM
#141
08-10-10, 04:55 PM
#143
Re: Steve Carell says next season of The Office will "probably be my last"
Rhys Darby would be a great addition to the cast. He was the lone bright spot from "Yes Man". I think he'd fit in well with that group.
08-10-10, 05:40 PM
#144
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Re: Steve Carell says next season of The Office will "probably be my last"
So, wait... Gervais says he owns the format?? Does he get a piece of the other shows that use it like Parks and Recreation and Modern Family, etc?
08-10-10, 09:47 PM
#145
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Re: Steve Carell says next season of The Office will "probably be my last"
I hate McBride in the roles i've seen him in, so I hope he ends up nowhere near The Office.
08-10-10, 10:19 PM
#146
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Re: Steve Carell says next season of The Office will "probably be my last"
See what happens. But I expect this to be the end of the good Office episodes.
08-10-10, 10:53 PM
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08-10-10, 11:27 PM
#148
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Re: Steve Carell says next season of The Office will "probably be my last"
Nothing I've read lately makes me even remotely excited for the new season. It's been a chore to watch for years and right now (we'll see how I feel in the fall I guess) I don't even plan on watching. I've watched since the beginning but right now I have no problem giving up on this show. Best case I save up some episodes on TiVo and watch them when I have nothing else to do.
08-11-10, 12:39 AM
#149
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Steve Carell says next season of The Office will "probably be my last"
The best thing about ensemble shows is that you can have characters leave, and new ones come in, and the quality can be maintained. "M*A*S*H" and "Cheers" are good examples.
(Oh, and Troy, you're misquoting Woody Allen in your sig. The line is "Don't knock masturbation.")
