Will Steve Carell be in a new series from The Office universe? Actor responds

Recently, it was announced that a new series, set in the same universe as The Office (2005-2013), led by Greg Danielscreator of the American version of the comedy, and Michael Koman (Girls5eva), was approved and will be launched soon. But can we expect some familiar faces in the spin off?

If it depends on Steve Carell (The Morning Show), that lived michael scott during seven seasons of The Officeyour character should not return, not even for a special appearance in the new feature:

“I’ll watch it, but I won’t participate. It’s something new, and there’s no reason for my character to appear in a project like this”he told the The Hollywood Reporter. “But I’m excited about the project. It seems like a great concept. I love the idea.”

According to the official synopsis of the new series, “The documentary team that immortalized the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and a publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.”.

Domhnall GleesonBill Weasley from the franchise Harry PotterIt is Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus), are the first actors confirmed in the cast of the new film, and recordings should begin in July, according to the deadline. Title and premiere date, however, have not yet been announced.

The Officeoriginally, is an English series, created by Ricky Gervais (The First Liar) and Stephen Merchant (Extras), but it was its North American version that gained strength. While the original production had only three seasons, aired between 2001 and 2003, the American remake, starring Steve Carell (The Morning Show) aired for nine seasons, aired between 2005 and 2013.

In the story, employees at the Dunder-Mifflin paper company, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, have to deal with a chaotic work environment created by the team leader, michael scott (Carell).

The cast of the American version of The Office still had John Krasinski (A Quiet Place), Rainn Wilson (Cooties: The Epidemic),Jenna Fischer (3:17 pm: Train to Paris), BJ Novak (Inglourious Basterds), Ed Helms (If You Drink, Don’t Marry!) It is Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project), between others.

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