Steve Carell Says "It Didn't Make Sense" to Come Back for "The Office" Series Finale - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

JamesG · 01-24-2013, 03:27 PM

Steve Carell Formally Nixes "Office" Series Finale Comeback: 'It Didn't Make Sense'
by Michael Ausiello
1/24/13

It’s official: "The Office‘s" rapidly approaching series finale will not feature an appearance by former boss Michael Scott.

Steve Carell has confirmed that he turned down an offer to reprise his signature role one last time.

“I just didn’t think it was right for the character, because that character had had an arc within the story and kind of grew and sort of evolved past the idea of the documentary,” he told Access Hollywood.

“I’m really good friends with everybody on the cast and with [executive producer] Greg Daniels and I want to go back to say, ‘Hi,’ certainly, before it all ends. but I just thought, in terms of the character, it didn’t make sense.”

http://tvline.com/2013/01/24/the-off...not-returning/

*ROGER* · 01-24-2013, 03:31 PM

Steve Carell made The Office so funny for seasons 1-7. But since he's left the show, seasons 8 and 9 totally SUCK. He's too good for what the show has become. He left on a high note, and he did it right. It is true that it wouldn't make sense for Michael Scott to appear in the season finale.

Yong Fang · 02-02-2013, 06:49 AM

I disagree. I think he should have done the finale just out of respect for what this show did to his career.

TVFactFan · 02-02-2013, 12:24 PM

Steve Carrell, he is a IDIOT. He can't come back for last time to close out the series?

*ROGER* · 02-02-2013, 12:35 PM

Yeah, but the show totally sucks now. I guess he doesn't want to be a part of it. I understand how some fans can be pissed at him though.

Dr. Thong · 02-02-2013, 08:59 PM

Nice way to phrase your disagreement. Classy.

TVFactFan · 02-02-2013, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Thong

Nice way to phrase your disagreement. Classy.

That idiot could have came back for 1 episode. Wasn't like he was being asked to return to the show for another season

01-24-2013, 03:27 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,153	Steve Carell Says "It Didn't Make Sense" to Come Back for "The Office" Series Finale *Steve Carell Formally Nixes "Office" Series Finale Comeback: 'It Didn't Make Sense'* by Michael Ausiello 1/24/13 It’s official: "The Office‘s" rapidly approaching series finale will not feature an appearance by former boss Michael Scott. Steve Carell has confirmed that he turned down an offer to reprise his signature role one last time. “I just didn’t think it was right for the character, because that character had had an arc within the story and kind of grew and sort of evolved past the idea of the documentary,” he told Access Hollywood. “I’m really good friends with everybody on the cast and with [executive producer] Greg Daniels and I want to go back to say, ‘Hi,’ certainly, before it all ends. but I just thought, in terms of the character, it didn’t make sense.” http://tvline.com/2013/01/24/the-off...not-returning/ Attached Images

02-02-2013, 12:24 PM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,097	Steve Carrell, he is a IDIOT. He can't come back for last time to close out the series?
	Last edited by TJ; 02-04-2013 at 02:06 AM.

02-02-2013, 12:35 PM	#5
ROGER Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 05, 2007 Location: United States Posts: 2,776	Yeah, but the show totally sucks now. I guess he doesn't want to be a part of it. I understand how some fans can be pissed at him though.
	Last edited by TJ; 02-04-2013 at 02:06 AM.

02-02-2013, 08:59 PM	#6
Dr. Thong a/k/a "ACK!" Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 10, 2001 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 5,546	Nice way to phrase your disagreement. Classy.
	__________________ "Sunday has been cancelled due to lack of interest. That is all." Last edited by TJ; 02-04-2013 at 02:06 AM.

01-24-2013, 03:31 PM	#2
ROGER Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 05, 2007 Location: United States Posts: 2,776	Steve Carell made The Office so funny for seasons 1-7. But since he's left the show, seasons 8 and 9 totally SUCK. He's too good for what the show has become. He left on a high note, and he did it right. It is true that it wouldn't make sense for Michael Scott to appear in the season finale.

02-02-2013, 06:49 AM	#3
Yong Fang Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 04, 2009 Location: Memphis Tennessee Posts: 3,073	I disagree. I think he should have done the finale just out of respect for what this show did to his career.