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Zooey Deschanel Explains Why She Turned Down A Role On The Office
Zooey Deschanel revealed that she turned down a guest arc on The Office after reading the pilot script for New Girl. The Office premiered in 2005 and was already a massive hit before New Girl made its debut in 2011. Up until then, Deschanel has primarily been known for movie roles, such as the holiday classic Elf starring Will Ferrell. The Office had been known to cast big-name stars in guest roles on the show, including Amy Adams, Conan O'Brien, Ray Romano, and more.