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This is from the time when John Krasinski first stepped into the shoes of Jim Halpert for the pilot episode ofThe Office. The actor who’s now synonymous with franchises like Marvel and is known for his directorial skills, once had little faith in the American mockumentary sitcom.
In fact, John Krasinski was so doubtful about its success that he returned to his old job waiting tables after filming wrapped. However, his prediction couldn’t have been more wrong, asThe Office,which began as a hopeful gamble turned into a cultural phenomenon, cementing its place as one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.
John Krasinski had never expectedThe Officeto be a huge success
During an interview on hisYouTubeseries,Some Good News, on the 15th anniversary ofThe Office, John Krasinski and Steve Carell sat for a discussion. In what appeared like a 15-minute virtual reunion between the two stars, Krasinski and Carell chatted about their favorite memories from the classic sitcom.
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That’s whenJohn Krasinskireflected on his initial prediction of the show. While he was hired to play the charming, sarcastic Jim Halpert inThe Office,Krasinski admitted to being unsure about the show’s success. Considering how the pilot episode was a risky attempt to recreate the success of the British version, Krasinski wasn’t confident about the outcome.
I was a waiter when I got that job. I was 23 years old and after the pilot, I went back to waiting tables because I was sure nothing was gonna happen with it.
We all came into it with that vibe. I remember that none of us had done anything huge.
Believing thatThe Officehad little chance of success, John Krasinski mentioned returning to his old waiting table job after filming the pilot. But surprisingly, he couldn’t be more wrong about his predictions.The Officegrew into one of the most popular sitcoms ever, with fans still loving it years after it ended.
Steve Carell praised John Krasinski’s impression of Dwight Schrute
Meanwhile, during the discussion, as John Krasinski andSteve Carelllooked back at their favorite and memorable moments from the show, the latter recalled Krasinski’s skill of impersonation. Reflecting on the hilarious episode Product Recall, where theA Quiet Placestar pretended to be Rainn Wilson’s character Dwight Schrute, Carell praised his co-star.
When you came in as Dwight that day, it was crazy watching Jim to Dwight. You’re a very good impressionist in general. I don’t think people know that.
Steve Carell, who played Michael Scott, claimed to be thoroughly impressed by John Krasinski’s performance. In the episode, the actor hilariously impersonatesRainn Wilson’s character Dwight, by completing his look with glasses, a mustard-yellow shirt, and Dwight’s signature speech patterns.
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Well, even fans loved that scene. And to Krasinski’s surprise, these hilarious antics and memorable moments from the cast are what turnedThe Officeinto one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.
The Officeis currently available to watch on Peacock.
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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