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Carell Says Dunder Mifflin's Michael Scott Is Leaving THE OFFICE In Less Than A Year!!
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While working the red carpet Sunday night for “Despicable Me,” Steve Carell told an E! correspondent that next season will indeed be his last as Dunder Mifflin regional manager Michael Scott.
From Wanda Two Saints:
"I just think it's time," Steve told our Kristina Guerrero. "I want to fulfill my contract. When I first signed on I had a contract for seven seasons, and this coming year is my seventh. I just thought it was time for my character to go."
Carell also contends Scott will be little missed:
“They've incorporated so many new characters and so many new, great storylines that I have no doubt it'll continue as strong if not stronger than ever."
Carell and NBC execs have allowed in recent months that his departure after next season is a possibility.
NBC execs have indicated they're likely to continue "The Office," NBC's top-rated scripted show, whether Carell leaves or not.
Many believe this the less-funny "Office":
Many believe this Carell-free version the much funnier "Office":
Find all of E!’s story on the matter here.
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But at least he now realizes what a dog this show has become. This show ended for me after season 3.
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Jun 28, 2010 5:55:31 PM CDT
Still nowhere as tits-awesome as the original UK Office
by amazing maurice
Yuss.
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but if they wrap his character up niceley (he gets back together with holly) and as long as they don't try to bring in a "new micheal" then the show should have a few more years left in it
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I think the show has run out of steam. I used to be a huge fan of it (loved the UK one, too) but in recent years, I'm a bit bored with the drama they push instead of jokes. And some of the characters have evolved into people less fun than they were at the onset of the series. I could have stopped watching at the wedding episode and been fine for the rest of my life. (At least fine in regards to watching the Office. I'd still have other problems, boy howdy!)
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Who knew?
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his character is still the heart of the show.
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I wonder if they will move on with Jim or Dwight or even Daryl in charge, or if they will go the route of CSI and bring in a big name to replace Carrell. I would personally vote to NOT replace Michael Scott, cause you just can't do it.
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Unless you replace him with DAVID BRENT.
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it's like happy days without richie AND the fonz
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End it if he goes. Don't try and go on. It's a mistake.
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That would be beyond epic.
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One of the highest rated shows on NBC and usually wins it's timeslot. But it should end when Carrell leaves. So many story arcs have started and ended, except for his. End his, and end the show on a high note.
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Is that the new "meh"?
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That's actually not a terrible idea.
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but that show sucks, and it only aired for like 6 episodes, the american version is streets ahead in terms of quality
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Do the right thing, guys. It was a good run.
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as the new boss. The end. Also British Office was so much better. If you liked the American one more then you're a fucking idiot. I don't care if it's an opinion. Subtlety just flies by your head.
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He should be the new boss.
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That's the only way I would continue with the show after Michael Scott leaves. Yes, there are a ton of characters. Yes, Dwight running the Office on a permanent basis might be fun, but once Michael Scott leaves I'm out too. Unless Colbert because I could see him pull it off, or Brent comes to the USA. But that's it.
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His character really didn't have much more to offer the others. I sometimes catch myself cringing when his character is up to his antics. Just doesn't feel right anymore. Thanks for the memories. Time to move on.
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I can understand if Carell wants to move on, but to suggest it's time for his character to go is silly, if not disingenuous. I like TheWaqman's idea... bring back David Brent. :D
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Did you miss that part? Apparently everyone knew but you.
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Jun 28, 2010 7:27:56 PM CDT
Would it really be that hard to get Gervais for a year or two?
by tall_boy66
Seriously, I know he has fairly consistent movie gigs going on, but would it be impossible to sign him up for a one or two season contract? After the main character leaves, most shows barely sputter on for another year or two.
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Loved season 2 and season 3, but they haven't found anything as compelling as Jim and Pam in the years since then, and the jokes have been more over the top as well. I actually think Carrell is right about the character being ready to move on. There's no way they can rejuvenate the show with Michael Scott still being the centerpiece. Completely overhauling it with a new boss might be their only chance.
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Dundler Mifflin gets sold to a New Zealand company, Michael gets promoted to HQ (so he shows up every 6 episodes or so) and the manager from Flight of the Conchords becomes the new boss. That would be epic!
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Just put the damn thing out of it's misery.
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The show hit it's high points in seasons 2 & 3, and has been inconsistent at best since. Bringing in Gervais as David Brent would be cool, but I don't know that it would work for any more than an episode or two. It's time to let the show move on before it runs itself into the ground completely.
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It worked for News Radio, right?
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What Herc failed to mention about his Anti-US version of The Office friends is that every single one of them is a registered communist.
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Dundler Mifflin gets sold to a New Zealand company, Michael gets promoted to HQ (so he shows up every 6 episodes or so) and the manager from Flight of the Conchords becomes the new boss. That would be epic!
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Hmmm... can Pam and Jim go, too?
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double post for the lose!
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That's right, bring in the Packman to run the branch. Or continue with the transition of Jim into Michael and promote him... again. I would really rather see Packer full time though.
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The new boss only shows up at night. He is very pale. Pam is strangely attracted to him. Meredith and Angela begin showing up to work with ridiculously large scarves around their necks, even though it's summer. Jim is walking to his car one night when he sees three siren-like beautiful women calling to him. He disappears. Dwight, even more of a toady to the boss than usual, begins swallowing flies.
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Charlie Sheen does it, every member of the cast of Cheers did it, some of the CSI cast did it (and were surprised to find themselves let go). Carell is doing what baseball players approaching free agency do, and that's driving up his price before they even hit the bargaining table. He's managed to be in several films while making this show so it's not holding his career back any. His contract's up for renewal and he wants to cash in big. Let it slip that next season's his last, let the fans fill the forums with angst about how the show simply can't go on without him, and wait for NBC to back up to his house with a truck full of cash. Carell will ask for Charlie Sheen money, and, seeing as The Office is the tentpole of Thursday nights (and one of the net's few hits) they'll give it to him. Posturing, I say!
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or Sammy leaving CHEERS...just impossible to imagine. THE OFFICE should've ended this year w/the marriage of Pam & Jim...it's run it's course. But, no, NBC will force it to stay on the air well past it's freshness date. MEMO to NBC pinheads: It didn't work w/E.R. and it 'aint gonna work w/THE OFFICE either.
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Jun 28, 2010 9:16:26 PM CDT
I don't think Carell's career needs Office anymore, though
by tall_boy66
I think it's more self-serving. "I can be in EVEN MORE MOVIES now that I don't have to punch in and punch out at The Office". I don't think this is a negotiating tatic, I buy Carell is done and I also buy that NBC would 100% keep the show going after Carell. This is happening, yo.
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Maybe ditch Pam and Jim too
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They started out identical, but have evolved differently. I'm glad Steve's leaving. I think he is great, but I think this will lead to more poignant writing, a tighter storyline, and a more definite finale for the character. The reason I think this is good is just because I think they are kind of running out of ideas, it has not been as compelling overall the past few seasons (still funny at times but lost a bit of steam). Sadly, I think this means they are going to milk it totally dry and go out with a fizzle. So this should lead to a better wrap-up for the character while allowing Steve to be in movies and do something different. It's selfish, but I look forward to seeing him in different movie roles as I think he will be great in the right roles. -Cheers
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You couldn't be more wrong. So far, the majority reaction I've seen to this news (both fan and trade) is, "He has a point. Michael Scott as a character has gone as far as he can go. Moving on is a good thing." That's not the kind of talk that gets you "Charlie Sheen money."
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Michael is the heart of the show.
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would be a fantastic ending, send Michael on his way. 7 seasons is more than enough for this type of show. Don't let it become like Scrubs (trying to forget the added on season)
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is probably looking for a job. He plays Michael Scott better than Carell at this point. Someone on hitfix suggested Michael Emerson, which I think is a fantastic idea. If they're going to go British, I'd rather see Merchant than Gervias. I've already seen David Brent. I could also go for Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, or Rhys Darby. I also wouldn't mind seeing a rotation of talent do the gig for a few weeks and then crash and burn.
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I believe he wants to leave, but if they back the brinks truck up ton his house, I am not sure he will.Given the general decline in ratings for scripted shows, period, I am not sure if NBC can/will do that. At this point I believe they should simply end the show as it has past its prime.
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...having Albert Steptoe buy Fred's junkyard at the end of "Sanford and Son." Yeah, it would give about two dozen Anglophiles a bit of fan service but the rest of the audience would think it was stupid and from out of nowhere.
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ba dum dum
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he'll cut a deal where he only has to work 50% of the time and get close to 100% of his full salary.Then Michael Scott magically shows up only for the season openers and during sweeps.
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Bank on it.
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And with other shows like Parks & Recreation pulling in abysmal ratings, he'll likely get offered HUGE money to stay 1-2 more seasons.
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With his schedule freed up, now he can pump out even more gems like Evan Almighty and Dan in Real life. Really looking forward to this. I thought he was pretty good in District 9, so there is a glimmer of hope.
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Then again Jeff Zucker is stupid.
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After Mash.
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After Mash.
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only if Rainn Wilson goes too
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the story would be about a spinoff with Meredith, Oscar, Phyllis, Ryan, and Pam & Jim's daughter (who, thanks to the magic of TV, has just graduated College).
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I never saw Evan Almighty, but I DID think Dan in Real Life was pretty good for the type of movie it was. Not great, but not terrible, and I bought into the character. Some parts were lacking, but still, not a bad movie. Steve Carell was great (just my opinion) in 40-Year Old Virgin and Little Miss Sunshine, obviously he's been great in The Office. However, his performance in Little Miss Sunshine is what has me hopeful. The reason some of his movies don't appeal to me is the premise and from what I can tell of the writing some just do not seem to be that great magical fit. However, in something where he can play a more serious-based role and add some bitter-sweet humor to me he shines. That is both movie-based, AND the episodes of The Office. Alternately, when given well-constructed characters a/o writing to go awkward-funny or kind of a bizarre/quirky character (e.g. The Office when he is just socially inept, 40-Year Old Virgin, Anchorman), I really buy those performances. I am really looking forward to his acting career, and given certain types of roles I think he will be an absolute phenom. So best of luck to him, I believe he will be great. -Cheers
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I wish the would just end the show. I am a a fan and I watch it, but last season jumped the shark. I mean Daryl being moved up to the office, the whole creepy guy from the new company, basically making Toby obsolete. Just end the show after this season. You know what they'll do. They'll get rid of Michael and bring in someone new who will basically play second fiddle to Jim and Dwight. I like the show, but it's slowly going downhill. And B.J. Novak sucks ass. I've seen him as a comic and he blows dog. The character of Ryan has done nothing since he was arrested. That should've been the last of him on the show.
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Ted McGinley. He ALWAYS makes shows better.
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Series killer, Robbie Rist.
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Series killer, Robbie Rist.
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Ted McGinley, John Stamos, Jon Lovitz, Cloris Leachman, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
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the series with david taking over for michael.... thats the only way to end that show.period
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the last great season of The Office US. Season 4 was a mixed bag, and everything since 5 has been just embarrassingly bad.
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I don't think it's an issue of whether he has the TIME to do it, but rather, I imagine him thinking this would be a dumb idea that could potentially ruin what they did with their series. I don't see him letting new writers have a play with Brent. I still enjoy and laugh at The Office, but seven years is a lot of anything. Better to leave the party while you're still popular...
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They're going to make shows that will automatically be sold into syndication, and will likely make good ad money on first run and some extra in secondary markets. They're pretty much profitable before they make them. Artistically it might turn out crap, but I don't see how making tons of cash is stupid. When you add in the fact that there is an outside chance you could actually reinvigorate the show with the change, you have very little to lose and lots to gain.
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Nathon Fillion, Crispin Glover or Bruce Campbell yet? What site am I on again? I'd add David Tennant too. NBC failed to get Rex is Not Your Lawyer on the air.
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I mean, Jesus - the whole show stopped being funny at least three seasons ago. It's been limping along for quite some time now. The whole thing should just end.
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This show was magic in its second and third seasons, but I still enjoyed it even as it settled into more of a coast during the last few seasons. Then at some point last year I kind of felt like it was time to wrap things up; either really shake it up or bring things to a close, because the characters no longer have any trajectory. I don't see this as a ploy, I see it as Carrell honestly thinking it's time to creatively move on. I think the rest should consider it too, but like, wrap it up classy, because it's still a good show.
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We should all know how this ends. When the main character, (even in an ensemble cast), leaves the show...well...that show is headed for disaster. Think about it, Carrell leaving indicates that he's tired of doing it or just bored with it, meaning most likely the majority of the cast and writers feel the same way. Carrell's just leaving because he's got a solid career to walk out the door for, no one else has that luxury. Ron Howard leaving Happy Days, Topher Grace leaving 70's Show, I could go on all day long and not once did it ever refresh the flagging show that's running on fumes. Just end it with Michael leaving, it's the only way to end it with integrity.
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The last season was shit compared to previous seasons. End it now before another season of slurry spoils what has been a really good show. Also, when is Archer returning for another series? Fucking love that show.
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and I enjoy the majority of episodes they produce (even if Seasons 2-3 are still the golden era), but as much as I love the entire cast, I really just don't see this working without Carell. When they brought in the new manager for a few episodes back in Season 5, the show sucked. It needs Carell - esp. now that the writing is only "good" and not "excellent" like it used to be.
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