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TV Line’s Michael Ausiello reports that Ricky Gervais will appear on The Office as David Brent, the character he made famous on the original UK version of the show!
Sources confirm that Ricky Gervais is poised to reprise his role from the original overseas version of the comedy in an upcoming episode of the U.S. redo. Gervais… will cross paths (and perhaps swords?) with his Yank counterpart, Steve Carell’s Michael.
Link: TV Line
More details on the spoilers page.
A few items for Rainn Wilson Music Saturday:
The Office’s Rainn Wilson “shares some of his classic and indie rock favorites from throughout his life” in the iTunes Celebrity Playlist Podcast. It’s a fun listen!
Rainn appears in a cool interactive video of Andy Grammer’s song “Keep Your Head Up,” where you get to direct. I spotted Rainn in three scenes. How about you?
Links: Keep Your Head Up (interactive) | Keep Your Head Up
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E! Online talks to The Office’s Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, and Ed Helms about upcoming storylines for Pam, Jim, and Andy:
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Link: E! Online
UPDATE: more details on the spoiler page from Melora Hardin…
In Jenna Fischer’s latest MySpace blog, she chats about some of her favorite moments of the episode ‘Classy Christmas’ and then reveals this intriguing tidbit:
The episode we are about to shoot (episode 17) is INCREDIBLE. It involves a storyline from the past. Longtime fans of the show will totally geek out. It was one of our best table reads and it’s written by BJ Novak.
Which past storyline do you think it is? Let the speculation begin!
Link: Jenna Fischer’s MySpace blog
Tipster: Matt
The Office’s Rainn Wilson visits Books, Inc. in Mountain View, California this Thursday, January 6, 7pm.
Rainn will be discussing his book SoulPancake: Chew on Life’s Big Questions.
That’s very close to where I work, so I will definitely be there! Hope to see some Tallyheads as well. :)
Summary: Tim Lippe (Ed Helms) heads to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he must try to save his company at a do-or-die insurance convention that, for him, will be entirely non-conventional.
Starring: Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, Anne Heche
Trailer:
The Office’s B.J. Novak appears live in “Fifty First Jokes” at the Zephyr Theatre in West Hollywood this Thursday, January 6.
“Fifty of LA’s best comedians will tell the first new jokes they have written for the new year! Five years ago, Claudia Cogan, John F. O’Donnell and Jiwon Lee came up with the idea for Fifty First Jokes, and the show played to a sold out crowd in New York City. The popular annual NYC comedy tradition is back again this year with shows in both New York and LA.”
Here’s the complete four pages of Mindy Kaling’s answers to your questions about the Season 7 episode, Classy Christmas!
In her customary witty and hilarious style, Mindy provides insight into the comedic quality of snow, Kelly’s more upscale wardrobe, and why Dwight was so mean to Jim.
Randy (producer), Kim (hair), and Alysia (wardrobe) answer a few questions as well.
Thanks to Mindy, Randy, Kim, and Alysia for the behind-the-scenes-scoop!