Get the latest gossip
Paul Feig Says Steve Carell’s “Humanity” Saved ‘The Office’: “The Whole Show Turned Around”
After directing his first episode of 'The Office' in Season 2, Paul Feig recalled how he saw Steve Carell bring "humanity" to Michael Scott.
He may not be the “world’s best boss,” but Steve Carell brought an undeniable quality to his The Office character Michael Scott. While reminiscing about his first time directing the NBC mockumentary sitcom, Paul Feig credited Carell with making the show “the giant hit that it is” after the actor put his own touch on the role, a counterpart to Ricky Gervais ‘ David Brent in the original UK series. Although he recalled being offered to develop the US version after Freaks & Geeks ended, Feig turned down the opportunity, noting the original was “an iconic show.” Meanwhile, he said Carell’s performance in the debut season strayed too close to Gervais’ unlikable boss character.
Or read this on Deadline
