'The Office' Creator Supports Steve Carell's Exit - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-01-2010, 10:22 PM

Ricky Gervais refused to talk Steve Carell out of leaving the U.S. version of The Office - despite his departure scuppering lucrative syndication deals.

Carell has played embarrassing boss Michael Scott on the series since 2005, in a role based on Gervais' original star turn as David Brent in the hit British version of the show. Carell confirmed last month he doesn't plan to return to the series after its next season, and Gervais - executive producer of the show - insists it's the right decision even though it will cost the Brit future royalties.

On his blog, he writes, "Well it's official. Steve Carell will leave The Office after this next season. It was of course inevitable (and sad), but I wish him all the luck in the world. It was expected of me, as executive producer, to persuade him to stay on. With syndication in full swing, the more successful the show remains, the more billions we all make."

"It was tempting, but the truth is, I believe he is doing the right thing. He's fulfilled his contract and more, and is a huge film star now. (I knocked it on the head after 12 episodes and a Christmas special.) I'd be lying if I said he should do more. He shouldn't. He should move on, continue to do great work, and buy a new house every time The Office is repeated somewhere. (That's what I do. Maybe I'll buy one next door to him one day. That'll f**king teach him.)"

http://www.starpulse.com/news/index....steve_carells_

catlover79 · 07-01-2010, 11:56 PM

I think he's the ONLY one who supports Steve Carell's exit!!!!

yankeesrj12 · 07-02-2010, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I think he's the ONLY one who supports Steve Carell's exit!!!!

I support it! I hope him leaving will kill The Office even faster.

Marvo301 · 07-02-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by yankeesrj12

I support it! I hope him leaving will kill The Office even faster.

The only way I would support Steve Carell's exit is if Ricky Gervais agrees to take his place!

catlover79 · 07-02-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

The only way I would support Steve Carell's exit is if Ricky Gervais agrees to take his place!

Now THAT would be interesting!!!

07-01-2010, 10:22 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	'The Office' Creator Supports Steve Carell's Exit Ricky Gervais refused to talk Steve Carell out of leaving the U.S. version of The Office - despite his departure scuppering lucrative syndication deals. Carell has played embarrassing boss Michael Scott on the series since 2005, in a role based on Gervais' original star turn as David Brent in the hit British version of the show. Carell confirmed last month he doesn't plan to return to the series after its next season, and Gervais - executive producer of the show - insists it's the right decision even though it will cost the Brit future royalties. On his blog, he writes, "Well it's official. Steve Carell will leave The Office after this next season. It was of course inevitable (and sad), but I wish him all the luck in the world. It was expected of me, as executive producer, to persuade him to stay on. With syndication in full swing, the more successful the show remains, the more billions we all make." "It was tempting, but the truth is, I believe he is doing the right thing. He's fulfilled his contract and more, and is a huge film star now. (I knocked it on the head after 12 episodes and a Christmas special.) I'd be lying if I said he should do more. He shouldn't. He should move on, continue to do great work, and buy a new house every time The Office is repeated somewhere. (That's what I do. Maybe I'll buy one next door to him one day. That'll f**king teach him.)" http://www.starpulse.com/news/index....steve_carells_
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catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	I think he's the ONLY one who supports Steve Carell's exit!!!!
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