A brand new sequence based mostly on The Workplace‘s world is coming quickly, however Steve Carell will not seem in it.
The actor starred in seven of the present’s 9 seasons because the loveably infuriating boss, Michael Scott, of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Firm.
The present was an enormous success (and stays enduringly well-liked), launching the careers of Mindy Kaling, Ed Helms, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, Craig Robinson, and lots of others.
TV producer Greg Daniels helped adapt the sequence, which was based mostly on a British sitcom. He is additionally working alongside fellow author and producer Michael Koman on a second present set in The Workplace universe.
In response to Deadline, the brand new sequence is just not a spin-off of The Workplace however one other mockumentary a couple of digital camera crew following the writer and employees of an underfunded Midwestern newspaper. Domhnall Gleeson and The White Lotus‘s Sabrina Impacciatore are reportedly set to star within the sequence.
Nonetheless, do not count on Steve to pop up within the present.
“I will probably be watching, however I can’t be exhibiting up,” he informed the Hollywood Reporter on the premiere for IF, his new movie directed by his The Workplace costar John Krasinski.
“That’s off the playing cards. It is only a new factor, and there is actually no motive for my character to indicate up in one thing like that,” he continued, noting he is “excited” in regards to the new sequence.
“It feels like an incredible conceit. I really like the concept,” he stated, noting he labored with Domhnall Gleeson on the 2022 FX on Hulu miniseries The Affected person, which adopted a therapist (performed by Steve) held captive by a serial assassin (performed by Domhnall) who wish to cease killing folks.
“He is a superb actor and a brilliant good man,” Steve informed the Hollywood Reporter. “So I believe it will be nice.”
In response to Selection, manufacturing on the brand new sequence is predicted to start in July.
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