Ray Romano Amongst The Finalists For Steve Carrell's Replacement on 'The Office' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-05-2011, 08:34 PM

With Steve Carell’s Office exit set to air in a matter of weeks (April 28 to be exact), you’d think the pool of possible Michael Scott successors would be narrowing.

Think again.

Sources confirm to TVLine exclusively that three additional names have been added to the short long list of potential replacements: Ray Romano, James Spader and British funny lady Catherine Tate!

Although an NBC rep declined to comment, an insider confirms that the trio will appear in The Office‘s hour-long May 19 season finale as candidates for the vacant office manager position. They join previously announced finale guest stars (and wannabe Dunder Mifflin honchos) Will Arnett and Ricky Gervais.

Of the five finalists, only two stand a realistic chance of taking over the gig full-time: Spader and Tate. Romano’s committed to Men of a Certain Age, Arnett just booked an NBC pilot, and Gervais has been there done that. Will Ferrell, meanwhile, wraps up his arc in mid-May, and — despite buzz to the contrary — is not expected back next season.

http://www.tvline.com/2011/04/the-of...e/#more-205393

catlover79 · 04-05-2011, 08:39 PM

I just can't see Ray Romano as the lead in a show like The Office - then again, anyone who has to try to fill Steve Carrell's shoes is in for a rough time.

LittleRickyII · 04-08-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I just can't see Ray Romano as the lead in a show like The Office - then again, anyone who has to try to fill Steve Carrell's shoes is in for a rough time.

The Office is my favorite current sitcom, but (surprisingly) it's never done well in the ratings. And now it's clearly past its peak. I can't see someone like Ray Romano, who starred in a top-rated sitcom not that long ago coming in to star on another sitcom that's already past its prime.

catlover79 · 04-08-2011, 11:41 PM

I agree - The Office has had a great run, why not just end it now and walk away on top? It's not going to be the same without Steve Carrell, anyway.

Marvo301 · 04-09-2011, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

I agree - The Office has had a great run, why not just end it now and walk away on top? It's not going to be the same without Steve Carrell, anyway.

My sentiments exactly!

04-05-2011, 08:34 PM	#1
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04-08-2011, 11:41 PM	#4
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I agree - The Office has had a great run, why not just end it now and walk away on top? It's not going to be the same without Steve Carrell, anyway.