Steve Carell nearly skipped ‘The Office’ after a friend warned him off, proving Hollywood wrong
etimes.in / Mar 25, 2026, 06:44 (IST)
Steve Carell almost turned down his iconic Michael Scott role on 'The Office' due to widespread Hollywood skepticism about the US remake. His friend, Paul Rudd, even advised against it. Despite the doubts, Carell auditioned, leading to a seven-season run and a comedy legend's creation, proving his gut instinct right.