Bob Odenkirk on Why He Believes He Lost Out on Michael Scott Role in ‘The Office’ to Steve Carell

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Bob Odenkirk on Why He Believes He Lost Out on Michael Scott Role in 'The Office' to Steve Carell https://t.co/ExyyLw5ikj
- The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) July 10, 2024

Bob Odenkirk has an idea of why Steve Carell ultimately landed the role of Michael Scott in The Office over him.

“I am, in a strange way, a very earnest person for a person in

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[penelopetaynt]

[bitchsdangerous]

I absolutely HATE that episode and skip it every time. It makes me cringe way too much at how awful him not keeping his promise was.

[alcyone10]

what episode is it?

[owl_get_you]

Scott’s Tots

[thrysus]

this is super self-aware imo. that undercurrent of seriousness allowed for Better Call Saul (such a great show) to be made on the back of what was intended as a relatively one-note character in Breaking Bad

[vibeology_e]

Not only is Bob right about his own vibe, but the fact that Carell gives off a light and fun vibe is probably while he has struggled to move into dramas despite trying again and again to make it work.

[rev0lution_cry]

I think Steve is excellent in dramatic roles, such as Little Miss Sunshine and Foxcatcher. Is he not considered successful in drama? First I've heard of this.

[steffi_333]

Loved him in Little Miss Sunshine! But I’d say he’s not well known for dramatic roles, mostly for comedy.

[rev0lution_cry]

Oh, I get it! That makes sense. Thank you.

I think people talk about it often, though, about comedic actors being good in dramatic roles and I agree with those who say comedy requires more than drama. Another example I can think of is Jim Carrey.

[fieldofdreams]

I still can't believe this man wrote and acted in episodes of Tom Goes to the Mayor and Tim and Eric's Awesome Show Great Job.
I am so happy he's getting the success because Bob is a gem but wow, what a trajectory.

[anyaroses]

He also wrote for Get a Life, which is my favorite sitcom EVER.

[daredevilwolf]

just here to post this

[therearewords]

I don't know if this is blooper or just part of the show.

[recognitions]

Seems like a blooper to me, those are some pretty tired people

[therearewords]

I never watched a full episode of The Office but that sounds like real life.