Despite not getting the role of Michael Scott on The Office, Bob Odenkirk made a guest appearance in the ninth season of the series.
Known for acting in successful productions such as Better Call Saul, Anonymous (2021), Breaking Bad It is The Incredibles 2 (2018), Bob Odenkirk almost starred The Officeone of the greatest comedy series of Hollywoodin the role of Michael Scottwho was left with Steve Carell.
It is worth remembering how Odenkirk was one of the show’s producers’ favorites to play the head of the unit. Dunder Mifflin in Scranton. However, Carell had a unique performance in the testing phase and was given the role.
In participation in the podcast Office Ladiespresented by the actresses Jenna Fisher (Pam Beesly) It is Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin), the 61-year-old artist gave his opinion on why he was passed over for the character. It is worth remembering how he came to participate in the series as Markin the 16th episode of the ninth season.
“I’m, in a weird way, a very serious person for someone who does comedy. I’m weirdly serious and… that’s one of the reasons I think Steve Carell is better, you know – is who got the part,” he said.
“It’s because he’s better at being genuinely funny. I think I bring a little too much seriousness with me. And it’s kind of there,” he continued. Bob Odenkirk. “There’s nothing I can do about it except play other roles where it’s useful.”
Source: Rollingstone
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