Steve Carell has to come back. "The Office" showrunner knows it
1:34 PM EDT, October 19, 2023
The US version of "The Office" is one of the most iconic TV series in television history. Its return would be a great gift for fans on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the end of its broadcast. The showrunner decided to comment on rumors of a continuation.
Almost 20 years ago, the mockumentary comedy series "The Office" debuted on NBC. The sitcom tells about the private and professional life of the employees of the regional paper company Dunder Mifflin. Although the series officially ended after nine seasons in 2013, many fans hope that it will return in some form. Showrunner Greg Daniels decided to comment on the expectations of the series' fans.
Is a continuation of "The Office" possible?
As Collider reports, there is no clear answer to the question of whether a sequel to "The Office" will be made. However, Daniels does not completely disregard the potential inherent in a positive response. Despite the fact that 10 years have passed since the end of the series, fans are still hoping for its return, and the title enjoys unwavering popularity.
In addition, the showrunner revealed that he had discussions about this with NBC station: - Well, I think it's very speculative. It's nice (...), that fans still care a lot. When there is something to announce, I will certainly announce it - he assured.
However, the chance of the favorite characters returning is unlikely. According to Daniels' words: - It would simply be an extension of the world, (...) much like "The Mandalorian" is an extension of "Star Wars" - he cooled the fans' expectations.
Would "The Office" work today as well?
The American version of "The Office" is famous for its specific, awkward, and cringe-inducing humor, as well as jokes that often offend various social groups. If a continuation were made today, it would certainly need to be adapted to current standards in this regard. The question is, would such a "smoothed out" series be able to entertain as much as it did in the past?
Collider asked Daniels about this, also in the context of technological development and its place in our daily lives, like smartphones, which we practically never let out of our hands.
- Yes, that's an interesting question. Watching old movies reminds me of a game where you figure out what would happen if everyone had a cell phone. (...) Like all the people's moves in a style: "Oh, I just miss you so much. Oh, damn. Maybe I'll get on this boat now and think to myself: 'Oh, how frustrating it would be if you only had a cell phone'".
Although it still hasn't been confirmed whether the continuation of "The Office" will be made or what its potential form will be, indicating the direction of the reboot allows the assumption that the actors from the original cast will no longer return to the screen, which included Steve Carell (who had previously left the series after season 7), Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, Brian Baumgartner, Leslie David Baker, Oscar Nuñez, Kate Flannery, Creed Bratton, and Phyllis Smith.
