The Office’s BJ Novak Weighs In On Whether Sitcom Should Be Rebooted
The Office alum B. J. Novak weighs in on whether the classic sitcom should be rebooted. Although the NBC hit enjoyed a lengthy run, concluding its run in 2013 after nine seasons, fans have continually debated the idea of The Office returning in some form. This is undoubtedly a reflection of the chemistry between the series’ talented cast, in addition to the strong writing that tapped into workplace dynamics for comedic gold, whether through the notoriously bumbling boss Michael Scott or the escalating rivalry between Jim and Dwight.
The hopes for a reboot of The Office have been addressed by both executives at NBC and those more directly involved with the show. For his part, series creator Greg Daniels expressed doubts that the sitcom would come back. Daniels has struck a more optimistic tone at other times, even elaborating on how he might approach an Office reboot. Cast members, including John Krasinski and Mindy Kaling, have similarly expressed that they’d be open to revisiting their famous roles if the circumstances were right.
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While promoting his new movie Vengeance in an interview with Deadline, Novak discusses The Office reboot idea. Novak, who played Ryan Howard in the sitcom in addition to his role as a writer, director, and producer behind the camera, offers a thoughtful answer. He notes that, in his view, the ship has sailed in terms of getting the core cast back together. Novak is also very candid about the fact that any potential revival needed to be approached as an artistic endeavor, rather than a financial decision for the sake of cashing in on the series’ established brand. Check out his response below:
I don’t know
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