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“The Office” producers have “reached out” to Rhys Darby, who played the hapless manager Murray on “Flight of the Conchords,” about joining NBC’s top-rated sitcom, according to Entertainment Weekly’s Michael Ausiello.
Could Darby’s character eventually inherit Michael Scott’s office?
“We haven’t settled exactly who will take over,” says Lieberstein, adding that promoting a current staffer to the top job remains a viable option as well. (Coexecutive producer Mindy Kaling recently endorsed Rainn Wilson’s Dwight for the gig.)
Producers also apparently contacted representatives of Danny McBride (“Land of the Lost”), but he’s busy with a second season of the HBO sitcom “Eastbound and Down.”
Find all of Ausiello’s story on the matter here.
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as the boss.
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Good fit for The Office. Or at least the version I was watching when I quit watching it.
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The ones saying Conchords was genius and the ones saying its the worst thing ever made.
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But Danny McBride or Rhys Darby would be noice.
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I enjoy him on screen. Seems a little too close to Michael Scott in character, however.
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I still want the Packman brought on full time to replace Michael. Do you know what the F stands for?
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Make it so.
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Not saying Packer should be the new manager. But where is he? Packer was hilarious in the early seasons of The Office. If David Koechner has time to appear on other TV shows, seems he could stop by The Office again once in a while.
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It could actually be better. But that's not saying much considering it's current state. I still watch, because there's a line or two every episode that makes me smirk, but the show is way past it's prime. I think Darby playing Murray (don't change a thing) or bring back drunk Jan, and you've reinfused the show.
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Packer would be better. I think Rhys would be good but I'd rather him start a new show than replace someone on The Office. I have a fear that he would just be Murray on The Office. Which sounds okay, BUT I'd rather just have a Murray spin-off of FotC instead and have that world instead of The Office's.
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From Conchords to Yes Man before promotion to The Office. Typecasting aside, i'm for it.
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Dwight, You're Fvcking Out!!!
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...who just transferred from the London office of Sabre to run the Scranton branch. Slight resemblance?
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Rescinded.
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I don't want them trying to keep it going without Carrel for starters, and if they cast Darby as the new manager, they will essentially have a new Michael Scott but with an accent. When Carrel leaves, it will be the ideal time to call the show quits anyway, what's really the point in dragging it out any longer? Is anyone really that psyched to see the death rattle that will be season 9? There is not a cold chance in hell it lasts more than a year with out Carrel, so why don't we just skip that part and end it a year early? Do the honorable thing NBC.....please.
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He started off as a real stiff early on, got treated like Wiley Coyote during the buyout of Michael Scott Paper Company, and eventually lost his mind after DM closed the other branches. The actor playing David Wallace is convincing enough to play the boss roll again while the character is just unhinged enough to make Michael look like freakin' Bill Gates.
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this guy is funny as shit
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...wouldn't have said that a season or two ago. Dwight is great now. Still hoping for David Brent though.
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But I would schedule my meals around the show if Rhys Darby was on it. That guy is insanely funny.
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But I would schedule my meals around the show if Rhys Darby was on it. That guy is insanely funny.
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He is perfect for that show.
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Aug. 11, 2010, 2:47 p.m. CST
That is a great idea. I'm just sad that there's no more FotC.
by CreasyBear
And I'm also glad to hear Eastbound and Down is finally going again.
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To be the best of my knowledge you cant say "butt fuck" on NBC. Murray is the clear choice. He was great in FOTC.
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It's not up to David Koechner whether or not he appears in "The Office." It's up to the producers and writers of "The Office." It's a television show, not a friend's house he can just stop by, whenever he wants.
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If they are going to promote from within I suggest Pam. Jim is too boring, Dwight is funnier as an underdog and Andy has been overused to the point where I think there might be some backlash if he was chosen.
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Put one or both of them on the Office and I won't even miss Steve Carrell.
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I bet if they add him to the show he'd be a lot like that character.
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Would easily re-invigorate things too.
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and get Brett and Jemaine to guest star.
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But this would definitely work. The only alternative is the infinitely impossible idea of having Ricky Gervais resurrect David Brent to replace Michael.
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He's more intent to live off the syndication royalties than to actually be on the show.
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Perfection.
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Okay..everything 'creative' in life is generic....Rhys Darby was the best thing in FOTC, no question..with great comic timing...he is definitely based on Gervais' Brent character, with the facial hair and the pratt-ish behaviour...so...to come into The Office (US versions) makes sense..but..although it's inspired, it is, at the same time...safe...I'm delighted, but is he just going to be more Murray Hewitt mixed with David Brent? Could be magnificent....or...
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...I love his role calls... and his standup on Comedy Central was ok... but he is verrrrryyyy effeminate
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And now following in the footsteps of Hercules the ignorant - a misplaced and inappropriate political rant. Anyone who expresses a desire to "spread the wealth" is a Socialist and a Commie. What gives you the right to take money from those who have earned it and give it to those who have not? If I want to pay for someone to eat I will do so. If I want to pay for someone's education I will do so. If I want to pay for someone's healthcare I will do so. If I do not, it should be my choice to spend my money any way I damn well choose. Charity begins at home, not in the halls of government. Say it with me everyone (maybe just the Americans) "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." - Thomas Jefferson.
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Aug. 11, 2010, 8:11 p.m. CST
Why get a fake David Brent when you could get the real thing?
by iamnicksaicnsn
http://www.limelife.com/blog-entry/Ricky-Gervais-to-Replace-Steve-Carell-on-The-Office/59314.html
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Aug. 11, 2010, 8:13 p.m. CST
Not that I think it would actually happen... but it would be
by iamnicksaicnsn
EPIC. I'll take Murray though, I love that kiki accent, it's the shit.
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What is it with Amerikan shows? If Steve leaves then wind it up gracefully and move on... it doesnt need to keep going for 10 years and fizzle out.
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I had the great misfortune to watch "Land of the Lost". Anna Friel's luscious gams notwithstanding, that movie sucked giant hairy schwetty balls- and McBride- he was about as funny as the diarrhea crusted under the rim of my bowl.
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Aug. 11, 2010, 8:47 p.m. CST
Wow, that might actually make me want to watch the show
by Coughlins Laws
again. He would seem like a good addition...
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Only Mcbride would save this show. Remember when the office was funny?
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End it when Carell leaves.<br> <br> Out wait, I forgot. This is NBC. They have no grace or class.
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But I would be concerned that his character would just be a kiwi Michael Scott as others mentioned. I agree he was one of the best things on FOTC. As for McBride I think he's funny. but I don't know if he's as good a fit for the show. I still think it'd be hilarious if Dwight was manager, plus it'd give them a chance to bring someone else in anyway because Dwight would last like 3 episodes as manager before he completely fucked it up! :p
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I agree that having 'unhinged' David Wallace would work great. This past season has shown that after 'finding himself' during his unemployment, Wallace could be potentially be a great weirdo boss to replace a great weirdo boss.
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That episode where Michael visits him is hysterical, it's like the guy started losing his mind after he left.
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Brian Clough, Blair, Wesley Snipes, David Frost, a vampire, anything. But get rid of the writers and bring fresh blood, as the current staff aren't improving.
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I've never seen a great show go downhill that fast. Ever.
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as I recall, Darby was in talks to be in the new Muppets movie too, and I thought it would be cool if he just played Murray managing the Muppets...But now Im thinking, we could have Darby as Murray managing Dunder Mifflin AND having the Muppets as his side project (like FOTC were on the show). I mean, the logisitics of a crossover like that are impossible but maaaan...it would be fantastic :O Just imagine Dwight running into Sam Eagle, or Kevin and Cookie Monster meeting after the whole youtube voiceover thing in season 6. Damn it, now Im excited for something that can NEVER happen :( Like George Costanza with the walkways...
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I could get interested in this idea too. Whatever they do, I want them to give more time to background characters like Creed and Stanley. They should devote one episode a season to each background character like Star Trek used to with the non-main 3 people in each show.
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Oh, wait. No, that didn't work for News Radio. Sorry. Bad example.
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Talk about taking the show in another direction....
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Talk about major awkward situations!
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Aug. 14, 2010, 10:07 p.m. CST
Okay everyone. I will do it. Let me work on the show.
by BurnedNotice_Dude
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The characters are completely different. Murray is far more earnest than Michael, and far more anal. Michael is funny because he can't believe everyone else isn't in on his joke, Murray is funny because he doesn't see any joke at all. I think it would be brilliant if they actually brought the Murray character into the world of The Office. Also, it would open up the show to cameos by Bret and Jemaine.
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