'The Office': From Steve Carell to Jenna Fischer, here's what cast members of hit sitcom are upto now
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Ten years after the premiere of its finale season, NBC's 'The Office' continues to hold a special place in fans' hearts, making it a perfect watch during small breaks and lazy weekends.
Developed by Greg Daniels, the mockumentary sitcom depicts the everyday work lives of office employees at a fictional company.
Introducing Steve Carell as Michael Scott, Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute, John Krasinski as Jim Halpert, Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly, and BJ Novak as Ryan Howard, NBC aired nine wholesome seasons from 2005 to 2013.
It's been already a decade since we last saw the cast together, delivering a laughter riot. If you are curious about what 'The Office' fam is up to these days, look no further! Here's what we found about their recent endeavors:
Steve Carell
Steve Carell not only played the lead in 'The Office' but he also occasionally worked as a producer, executive producer, writer, and director on the show.
During his time on the NBC sitcom, he garnered immense fame and received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award.
After the conclusion of 'The Office,' he was offered a variety of roles, all of which he executed with his trademark perfection.
For his role in the true crime drama film 'Foxcatcher,' he earned his first Academy Award nomination.
He featured in several biographical films such as 'Vice' (2018), 'Freeheld' (2015), and 'The Big Short' (2015).
In 2019, he returned to Television for Apple TV+’s 'The Morning Show' opposite Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston. After three successful seasons, the series has been renewed for a fourth season.
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In 2022, he lent his voice to the character of Gru in 'Minions: The Rise of Gru', and also starred in FX on Hulu's ten-episode original series 'The Patient'.
In 2023, he appeared in Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City' which boasts an ensemble cast, including Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, and others.
In the coming months, he is expected to make his Broadway debut as Uncle Vanya alongside Alison Pillwe.
Rainn Wilson
After earning three consecutive Emmy Award nominations for his role in 'The Office', exciting opportunities awaited Rainn Wilson.
He made notable guest appearances as Harry Mudd on 'Star Trek: Discovery' (2017) and 'Star Trek: Short Treks' (2018).
He has also voiced Lex Luthor, Superman's arch-nemesis, in several DC animated movies. Wilson has also featured in films like 'Shimmer Lake' (2017), 'The Meg' (2018) and 'Don't Tell a Soul' (2020).
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From 2013 to 2021, he had recurring appearances as Trevor Wells in the CBS sitcom 'Mom'. Most recently, he presented the travel series 'Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss', available to stream on Peacock.
He is now all set to feature in an action comedy film titled 'Code 3'.
John Krasinski
After the conclusion of 'The Office,' John Krasinski, alongside Stephen Merchant, produced 'Lip Sync Battle,' a musical reality competition television series.
In the past ten years, he has successfully navigated his career as an actor, director, and producer. In 2016, he made waves by starring in Michael Bay's biographical war film '13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi'.
In 2019, John Krasinski and his wife, Emily Blunt, starred in the post-apocalyptic horror thriller titled 'A Quiet Place.' Interestingly, Krasinski also co-wrote and directed the film, which turned out to be a huge success.
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He made his MCU debut in 2022 as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic in 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness'. In the same year, he also lent his voice to Superman in the animated film 'DC League of Super-Pets'.
This year, the animated comedy film 'If', written, directed, and co-produced by John Krasinski, hit the theatres. Being the hustler he is, we expect him to deliver many exciting projects up ahead.
Jenna Fischer
While playing the funny receptionist, Pam in 'The Office', Jenna Fischer continued to take exciting opportunities that came her way, including roles in films such as 'Blades of Glory' (2007), 'Hall Pass' (2011), and 'The Giant Mechanical Man' (2012).
In 2015, she appeared as Rhonda McNeil in NBC's 'You, Me and the Apocalypse' followed by joining the cast of the ABC sitcom 'Splitting Up Together' (2018–2019).
She is currently the co-host of 'Office Ladies', a weekly podcast that she and Angela Kinsey started in 2019, where they delve into discussions about the episodes of 'The Office' series.
They also co-wrote a book titled 'The Office BFFs,' which is a collection of stories and photos about their friendship and time on the show. The book was published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2022.
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This year, she appeared as Ms Heron in Paramount Pictures’ new 'Mean Girls' film, also starring Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho, and Christopher Briney.
BJ Novak
After playing the sleazy intern in 'The Office', BJ Novak joined the cast of 'The Mindy Project’ from 2013 to 2016. He also appeared in The Newsroom (2014), The Founder (2016), and 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2' (2014).
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He wrote, directed, and executive-produced FX's anthological series 'The Premise' in 2021, followed by 'Vengeance' in 2022, in which he also starred as Ben Manalowitz.
All nine seasons of 'The Office' are available to stream on Netflix
