Harvey Keitel might replace Steve Carell on The Office next season
Executive producer Paul Lieberstein, who also plays Toby Flenderson on the show, revealed that Harvey Keitel is in serious contention for the role. Here's an excerpt from the site's article:
"Yes, absolutely," confirms Paul. "He's a real tough guy, but I saw him in Life on Mars and I saw a lot more comedy in his work, just little slivers of it, little things he would do that made me think he's capable of a lot more than what [he's done]."
However, Paul Lieberstein also revealed that he hasn't even spoken to Harvey Keitel about joining the show as a series regular yet:
"I haven't started any talks with his people, but Harvey would do a great job-a very different energy," Paul says. "And we don't want to bring in another Michael, having someone play a very similar character because we have such a high regard for Steve."
Of course, NBC has the final say in the matter of Steve Carell's replacement on The Office. It's likely we won't know for quite some time who that replacement will turn out to be. Especially since Harvey Keitel is just one of the many names that have already come up in terms of a new boss at Dunder/Mifflin.
We'll continue to keep you posted with any further details on The Office and who may or may not replace Steve Carell as soon as we have more information.
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WiseGuy
lmao Idk, he's a great actor but I just dont see him playing Michael in The Office lol
1 year agoby @zgcorleone072Flag
The Soylent Green Monkey
lol Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???
1 year agoby @soylentgreen2Flag
Goodbye
Why be so negetive?Mr.Keitel can be very funny,at times unintentionaly funny which makes it even funnier.I'vee seen this show and the movies that Steve Carell have stared in and I'm glad he's leaving concidering he's never made me laugh at all.
1 year agoby @drifter49Flag
T.Clark
Even Petersen leaving CSI...sure, Fishburne was a worthy replacement, but I haven't watched or heard anything about the show in some time.
1 year agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
Diaigma
This show is on it's way to the end, my friend :P
1 year agoby @diaigmaFlag
T.Clark
It's better to cancel when the leading star of the show leaves. Look at Spin City after Fox left...Scrubs after Braff left. It wasn't the same, and both shows suffered for it. Better to end it with a bang than try to force more material out of it.
1 year agoby @insertusernamehereFlag
IamBATMAN
cancel it? why do that? if they can get Darby on that show to take over as district manager, it will be funnier as long as people dont get hung up on the "i wish steve woulda stayed" nonsense
1 year agoby @iambatmanFlag
Messenger
If it makes money they'll continue with it.
1 year agoby @messengerFlag
Dan
Yeah, don't let it succ*mb to the whole X Files syndrome. Quit while you are ahead, NBC.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
ejk1
Seven seasons is great. There is no reason to go on after Carrell leaves. It shows a certain desperation of NBC, as if the network lacks confidence that it will be able to successfully replace the show. And that is ridiculous, considering that they have been able to produce 30 Rock, Community, and Parks & Recreation over the last few years. Bite the bullet, NBC, and produce a new show instead of trying to squeeze out more juice from this great show. Let Carrell ride into the sunset and take The Office with him.
1 year agoby @ejk1Flag
David-Dvd-1988
quick just cancel it already it already the show gone way past its peak
1 year agoby @david-dvd-1988Flag