Steve Carell to stay three more years at ‘The Office’
Thursday, June 26th, 2008 | 49 commentsSteve Carell has signed on to play The Office’s Michael Scott for at least three more seasons.
This was mentioned by the Winnipeg Sun last week:
Steve Carell, who portrays the inept regional manager on NBC’s hugely popular The Office, says he’ll be with the Emmy-winning comedy for at least another three seasons despite his burgeoning big-screen career.
“All of the main cast are signed for three more. Beyond that, I have no idea.”
Ricky Gervais confirmed the news in his ‘This Side of Truth’ blog yesterday:
Had some great news today about the American version of The Office.
Steve Carell (now one of the most bankable film stars in the world) has just signed up for another three years with us.
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*so excited!*
Great site! Just discovered it today. :)
This is terrible news. They should call it a day after next season and quit while they’re ahead. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don’t turn into The Simpsons!!
Awesome. I’m so excited. I hope Jenna and John and the rest of the cast stick around too!
AWESOME BLOSSOM!
I don’t think the Office would be the Office without Michael Scott, aka Steve Carell.
It’s NBC’s highest rated comedy, I don’t think it’s going anywhere for a good while.
I very much enjoyed season 4 but a lot of people here seemed to think it lacked something the other seasons had. You got to remember there was a writers strike smack dab in the middle of the season. And I’m sure there was a lot of scrambling and last minute decisions on certain episodes after the strike just so they could air those episodes on time. With all the writer’s focus on this great show, I see season 5 being one of the best!
Dawesome! But just because they are signed for 3 more seasons, doesn’t necessarily mean there will be 3 more seasons. I so hope there is!!
SWEETLY AWESOME! I thought and was afraid that this coming up season would be the last, and I joined the fandom late, so I’m beyond excited to hear this.
YAY! xD
The more Office, the better. 5 seasons of this excellent show just isn’t enough.
Besides, no way is NBC going to stop the show while it’s still raking in so much money for them :/
Wow I seriously thought that next season was going to be at least the last. But That’s good news.
I trust these brilliant writers, and to be fair it’s more like we have had 3 1/2 seasons, with the shortened 1st and 4th seasons. So bring on more Office I say!
Holy crap! As wonderful as that announcement is…I kind of think S5 should be the last one. Commence garbage throwing. Of course, an AFTRA/SAG strike could screw that one too, so, that would be extra awesome. Ugh.
YES YES YES!!
you have no idea how afraid i used to be that NEXT-next season would be the last.
this is awesome!!
All I have to say is that when Steve IS done, the show better end. They can NOT replace him with a different/new boss and still expect it to work.
And *yay* for three more seasons! :)
Wow this almost brought tears of joy to my eyes.
Here’s to three more seasons!
Does this include Season 5? or does it begin with Season 6 and go through 8?
I think The Office had rushed the plot with a dramatic change occurring with every season. So it seems 3 more years is too much. But I think that’s it is too early for The Office to end anytime soon, and three more seasons is not enough.
I can’t believe more people aren’t more excited about this!! Here’s to a great season seven! Hahaha.
I love how dedicated Steve is to the show! I’m hopeful- I enjoyed season 4 more than season 3…now if only a season could one-up season 2!