Amy Ryan keeps her Office job
In last season’s finale of The Office, sparks flew between Michael Scott and Toby’s HR replacement Holly. Amy Ryan, seen for four seasons on The Wire, brought a new dynamic to the show as Holly with her interactions with Steve Carell’s Michael. “Amy gave the character of Holly an openness and matured innocence that exposed a new side of Michael,” said Paul Lieberstein, who played Toby and was recently promoted to executive producer on the show. “She placed her character right on his level.”
All I can say is bring on more Holly and congratulations to Toby! I guess since Lieberstein will still be so involved with the show, there’s always a chance of more Toby in the future, but the beautiful Ryan will add a new dynamic to the series. While Amy Ryan’s currently only set for five or so episodes, I hope they can expand that if it works. Now that Pam is back off the market and Karen’s gone, Holly represents a new amorous target for the boys of the office. And having her be the HR rep at the same time makes it all the more taboo to pursue. Which means Michael will be all over it like Dwight on Second Life.
The Office: Jan Better Watch Out, Because Holly's Back!
It’s going to be a good year for Michael Scott (Steve Carell).
In addition to his ex-girlfriend Jan (Melora Hardin) being pregnant with another man’s baby (who?), he’s getting some more quality time with his new human-resources director. Of course, some bosses would think that’s a small leap to a big sexual-harassment lawsuit, but most bosses aren’t the World’s Best Boss.
Bottom line: Actress Amy Ryan (Academy Award-nominated for her turn in Ben Affleck’s Gone Baby Gone) will return to Dunder-Mifflin’s Scranton branch for at least five episodes this season as Holly Flax. This comes on the heels of the news last week that Steve Carell signed on for three more years of Office work.
Can I get a hell yes? Vote in the Michael Scott’s Best Girl Poll below and then post your take on Holly’s return in the comments.
Steve Carell is the boss for three more seasons
The title says it all. According to the blog of The Office co-creator Ricky Gervais, Steve Carell has signed on to play Michael Scott for three more seasons.
Gervais follows up the announcement by saying “He is the hardest working man in Hollywood and the harder he works the better it is for me. I mean… well done Steve you are wonderful.”
Gervais also mentions “We are also working on a spinoff series of The American Office but I can’t tell you anything about that yet.”
Mr. Carell victoriously performed the herculean task of taking someone else’s role and making it his own (well, the original character was named David Brent, but you know what I mean). Given the success of his movie efforts, he could easily ditch his television show and go full-time into film roles. Bravo to him for remembering where he came from and not taking Michael Scott away from his adoring fans.
[via themovingpicture.net]
Steve Carell Signs For Three More Years of The Office!
Today the angels looking down on Scranton, Pennsylvania are crooning “Beers in Heaven.” Steve Carell has signed on to star as Dunder Mifflin’s quasi-top dog, Michael Scott, on NBC’s The Office for three more years. An understandably elated, Ricky Gervais, broke the news on his blog…
“Steve Carell (now one of the most bankable film stars in the world) has just signed up for another three years with us. He is the hardest working man in Hollywood and the harder he works the better it is for me. I mean… well done Steve you are wonderful. …Steve had to do months of that in Evan Almighty and I heard he didn’t complain once. He is a very nice man and deserves all his success.”
Gervais went on to mention 2009’s The Office spin-off starring Aziz Ansari but kept mum. He also (half-?) jokingly threw his name into the ring for the role of Hannibal in The A-Team remake. John Singleton, give him a call, no joke. That would be choice.
Back to Carell: the news is a welcome surprise given Carell’s consistent box office draw in hit comedies (The 40 Year Old Virgin, Little Miss Sunshine), sleeper dramas (Dan in Real Life) and passable summer fare (Get Smart). That this rare flexibility has worked out so well on both sides was no doubt a contributing factor in the deal. Why not celebrate by picking up some cupcakes on sale at the grocery store during your lunch break to cheer up your office’s fluorescent-lit hangout room? “That’s what she said!” is going nowhere.