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John Krasinski has been namedPEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive, and we cannot agree more! The actor, who rose to fame for his iconic role as Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcomThe Office, truly deserves the title. Surprisingly, though, he did not initially plan to become a celebrity.
He has one of the most prolific and versatile careers in the industry as apart from acting, he also works as a director, producer, and writer. Had he not become an actor, Krasinski would have been a teacher.
Robin Williams’Dead Poets SocietyInspired John Krasinski to Become a Teacher
In a video interview withPEOPLE,John Krasinskirecalled his journey to discovering his love for acting. He was already drawn to artistic pursuits, such as films and music, but one movie recommendation from his college days gave him an idea of what he wanted to pursue.
I was hook, line and sinker blown away by Dead Poets Society. So as soon as Robin Williams got kids to stand on a desk, I thought I want to get kids to stand on a desk, so I was going to be a teacher until all the way through college. I was just going to be a teacher.
The actor called his friends’ movie suggestions the “greatest education” he could ask for, butDead Poets Societyleft a lasting impact. The 1989 movie starring the lateRobin Williamsfollowed an English teacher named John Keating who used unorthodox methods to teach and inspire his students.
It was one of the most memorable films of the actor, especially because of that scene where he encouraged his students to stand on their desks in order to look at things from a different perspective. The movie grossed over$235 millionagainst a budget of $16 million, and it left a lasting legacy in pop culture as evident in the phrases “Carpe diem” and “O Captain! My Captain!”
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Krasinski’s plan to become a teacher did not materialize after he enrolled in a theater school. At the time, he thought he would be able to transfer his credits back and then start his work as a teacher. Little did he know, he would fall in love with the art of drama. “It was one of the most transformative 14 weeks of my life,” he said about his time at the National Theater Institute.
John Krasinski Wanted to Channel Mr. Keating’s Fashion
In an older article fromTIME Magazine, Krasinski shared why he wanted to become a teacher – and his response was still associated with Williams’ character inDead Poets Society. “I wanted to be an English teacher. I wanted to do it for the corduroy jackets with patches on the side,” he said. This was actually the signature style of John Keating in the film.
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TheMarvelactor may no longer pursue his initial dream of becoming like Mr. Keating, but he has no regrets about choosing theater over teaching. In the same article, he called the decision one of the greatest things he has ever done.
Dead Poets Societyis currently available to watch on Disney+.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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