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Luke Hemsworth has joined the cast of Australian cop comedy Deadloch‘s second season on Prime Video.

The actor has been filming in his native Australia, joining leads Kate Box, Madeleine Sami, Nina Oyama and Alicia Gardiner in the comedy series, which has been hit for Amazon’s streaming service.

Hemsworth will play Jason Wade, creator and star of ‘Jason Wade’s Adventures Down Under’ and the owner of ‘Jason Wade’s Land of Crocs and Other Animals’ Wildlife Park.

The show follows Dulcie (Box) and Eddie (Sami), a pair of mismatched detectives. In the new season, they are investigating the death of Eddie’s former policing partner, Bushy. When a body is discovered in a remote town, they are flung into a new sweatier, stickier investigation.

Filming has wrapped in the croc-infested waters of the Northern Territories and moved to Brisbane’s studios in Queensland.

The Office ended in May 2013 with a big surprise. Steve Carell, aka socially awkward regional manager Micheal Scott, exited the comedy after seven seasons but returned for the final episode of the NBC comedy. It has now been revealed that Crell's return was kept secret from NBC executives and even some of the cast members until the day his scenes were filmed. NBC executives didn’t learn of his return until the day before the episode aired.

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The Walking Dead spin-off The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (you can read our review of the first season Here) just wrapped up its second season on AMC this past weekend, but the third show has already been filming for a while – and along with the season 2 finale comes the unveiling of a teaser trailer for season 3. You can check it out in the embed above. While a specific premiere date has not yet been announced, we do know that The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 will start airing sometime in 2025.

The first season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon had the following synopsis: Daryl (Norman Reedus) washes ashore in France and struggles to piece together how he got there and why. The series tracks his journey across a broken but resilient France as he hopes to find a way back home. As he makes the journey, though, the connections he...

The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2, The Book of Carol, ended with Daryl and Carol heading through the Channel Tunnel. Looking ahead to season 3, the duo will end up on English shores for the first time ever, marking the first time the franchise has visited that part of the world.

The Daryl Dixon season 2 finale was an action-packed, crazy hour of television. Fleeing France, both Daryl and Carol made their way down the dark and cavernous Channel Tunnel — once the railway that went between England and France — where they encountered myriad troubles. The zombies down there had become veiny, mutated messes, unlike anything we've seen before. Moreover, toxic gasses meant our duo were hallucinating throughout their journey.

But by the end of the episode, it's presumed that they make it to England safe and sound... well, still alive, at least. That's exactly where the season ends. Looking ahead to season...

Music legend, Quincy Jones has sadly passed away. He was 91 so he lived a very full and colorful life in an amazing industry. So, is there a cause of death, and how are his beloved Hollywood friends and followers reacting to the news? Keep reading for more details.

Music Legend Quincy Jones Dead At 91

It is a sad day as legendary music producer, Quincy Jones has passed away at the age of 91. He has had an illustrious career and worked with incredible legends. They included the likes of Michael Jackson, Will Smith, and “Old Blue Eyes,” Frank Sinatra. According to TMZ, Jones died on Sunday, November 3rd in his Bel-Air home.

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He was surrounded by loved ones on that sad night with his publicist, Arnold Robinson, releasing a heartbreaking statement:

“Tonight, with full but broken hearts, we must share the news of our father and brother Quincy Jones’ passing.

In an alternate take of The Office, Karen Filippelli got the ending she deserved—and we’re all for it. Rashida Jones, who played the lovable yet unlucky Karen, was left hanging in the original storyline as Jim dashed back to Pam. But in this alternate version, Karen finally scored a win—a moment that would’ve given her character a more satisfying send-off.

Rashida Jones and John Krasinski in a still from The Office | Credits: NBC

For anyone who felt Karen deserved a happier wrap-up, this scene offers a glimpse of the ending that could’ve been, giving us all some serious “what if” vibes.

Alternate Ending for The Office Season 3 Gave Karen the Closure She Deserved The main cast of The Office | Credits: NBC

“They walk off together.” In an alternate ending for The Office Season 3 finale, Jim and Pam shared a different final moment—one that gave...

It’s considered in poor taste to slam a movie if you’re in a position where your opinion might matter. We don’t mean critics here but rather stars and directors – it’s why someone like Quentin Tarantino purposely avoids giving his take on new releases, so as not to cast a shadow on an aspiring filmmaker. John Krasinski found this out when he quietly ripped apart a film back in 2019, with none other than Paul Thomas Anderson straightening him out – and it wasn’t even one of his own movies!

Paul Thomas Anderson – who was a big enough fan of Krasinski’s third film, A Quiet Place, to host an awards season screening of it – gave The Office star a bit of advice on the matter, lest he end up saying the wrong thing to the wrong person. “I’ll tell you a big life lesson. Paul was over at my house,...

Hallmark’s Countdown To Christmas 2024 includes a very big star from The Office. Angela Kinsey stars in Confessions Of A Christmas Letter along with Lillian Doucet-Roche, and Alec Santos.

“After years of losing her community’s Christmas letter competition, Settie Rose hires Juan, a struggling novelist, to depict her dysfunctional family in the best possible light.”

Here is everything you need to know about this new Christmas movie.

Photo: Angela Kinsey, Fred Ewanuick Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster What Is Hallmark’s Confessions Of A Christmas Letter About?

Hallmark’s latest Countdown To Christmas movie is Confessions Of A Christmas Letter. What is this movie about? According to TV Insider, Settie Rose admits she is quirky. She is the matriarch of a very dysfunctional family that she loves. But, she cannot write about her family members in any sort of entertaining way. Every year, she loses the town’s Christmas letter writing competition.

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"The Big Bang Theory" officially concluded in 2019 after 12 years and the same number of seasons — but will it ever get another season? Why didn't it keep going? Here's the real reason.

According to Jessica Radloff's book "The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series," Warner Bros. released a statement in 2018 confirming that the show would end after its twelfth season ... despite the fact that, as Radloff wrote, other outlets had all but confirmed season 13. Ultimately, fans learned that Jim Parsons, who played Sheldon Cooper throughout the entire series, wanted to leave "The Big Bang Theory" behind despite apparent shock and anger from his coworkers like Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco. So, what happened here?!

It was true: Parsons decided that, both personally and professionally, he didn't want to play Sheldon Cooper for another season...

Gaganachari Ott release: Here’s where you should watch it (Photo Credit – Instagram)

If you’re a fan of mockumentary shows like Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, or The Office, there’s exciting news for you in Malayalam cinema. A fresh addition to the genre, though with a unique twist, has just arrived. Gaganachari, a mockumentary with a sci-fi comedy core, has been quietly released on Ott.

Cast and Crew

Arun Chandu directs Gaganachari, and Chandu and Siva Sai co-write the screenplay. The film stars Kerala’s transport minister, Ganesh Kumar, Gokul Suresh, Aju Varghese, Anarkali Marikar, and John Kaippallil. Sankar Sharma provides the music, while Surjith S Pai handles the cinematography. Editing is by Ceejay Achu and Aravind Manmadhan, with Vineesh Nakulan as the visual effects supervisor. Produced by Vinayaka Ajith and Krishand as executive producer, the film is a joint production of Ajith Vinayaka Films and Krishand Films.

The star-studded thriller is already receiving Oscar buzz, which could impact when it arrives on streaming.

Time to send up the black smoke! Ralph Fiennes’ new papal drama movie “Conclave” is hitting theaters on Friday, Oct. 25. The movie is already generating awards chatter around Hollywood which could impact when you will be able to watch it at home. So, we will run through all of the information you need in order to figure out when and where it will be available to stream.

Key Details: Critics and audiences alike are raving about “Conclave.” The film is distributed by Focus Features, which means it will head to Peacock first. The wait for other Focus Features movies has been a short one, but “Conclave” could change that. Sign Up $7.99+ / month peacocktv.com Watch the Trailer for ‘Conclave’:

“Conclave” stars Fiennes as Cardinal-Dean Thomas Lawrence, who will lead the College of...

It’s no secret that The Office has been remade time and time again in various countries all over the world. In addition to the original U.K. version, and the beloved American take, there have been officially-sanctioned Office remakes in Poland, India and Brazil, just to name a few.

If there’s any takeaway from the global appeal of this premise, it’s that shitty bosses and awkward romances are as pervasive in offices as beige walls and soul-crushing fluorescent lights.

Now there are two new international versions of The Office — a recently announced Mexican adaptation, and the Australian remake that came out earlier this month, both of which are being released on Amazon Prime Video.

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The timing of this news is a little odd, considering that the Australian Office is all about “the return to work after Covid” and it dropped just a month after Amazon mandated...

Exclusive: Kylie Washington has just overseen the launch of three BBC television mega brands in Australia, and readily admits the pressure has been on. The BBC Studios Anz General Manager and Creative Director of Production knows new versions of Death in Paradise, The Office and Top Gear require full attention to succeed, especially with buyers hesitant to put their hands in their pockets and more willing than ever to pull the trigger on disappointments.

“From my personal BBC Studios perspective, we’re on a great run,” says the Sydney-based exec. “We have commissions across the majority of networks with a very broad mix of genres. You never know which runner will have its moment in the light, so it’s important to be the best at all of them, to play to your strengths.”

Return to Paradise, the Australia-set spin-off of British cozy crime drama Death in Paradise, certainly had a moment in the light,...

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Well, here we go again. The Office — the still-influential mockumentary sitcom created in 2001 by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant — returns in yet another regional guise. Like any good expanding business looking for mass market penetration, this series has had international branches in almost every time zone: there’s been Le Bureau in France, Konttori in Finland, Os Aspones in Brazil. But The Office, Australian edition, is significant for being only the third English-language take, after the original British vintage and the all-conquering American version, which ran for nine seasons and remains one of the most streamed shows of all time.

All of which begs the question: why would we need another one? Surely by now, most people in Australia will have already seen this workplace comedy in either its British or American iteration? Not to mention the fact that, post-pandemic, the physical bricks-and-mortar...

The business is truly flourishing! The Office has now been adapted into nearly every language you can think of, including the latest version from Mexico! This iconic series started in the UK, made a massive splash in the US, and has since taken the world by storm, proving to be one of the most binge-watched shows ever, fans clearly just can’t get enough of the workplace shenanigans!

Ricky Gervais and other cast members in The Office UK | Credits: BBC

With a total of over a dozen different remakes across the globe, whether it’s the dry humor of the original UK version or the quirky yet heartwarming charm of the US adaptation, every iteration adds a fresh flavor that keeps its viewers on the hook. It’s clear that the spirit of The Office transcends borders, making it one of the most beloved staples in the history of TV!

Throughout its nine-season run, the fan-favorite show, Steve Carell’s The Office, became known for its unique brand of humor. The sitcom often balanced awkwardness, a whole lot of cringe, and a few heartwarming moments to get the perfect show.

But there was one episode that even the cast found rather difficult to film due to its extreme level of cringe — the now-infamous Dinner Party episode from Season 4.

Steve Carell in The Office | Credits: NBC

Although the episode had everyone in splits, it took the longest time for Carell and the rest of the actors to power through it. After all, the jokes had left even them laughing about how ridiculous it all seemed.

Steve Carell could not handle The Office’s cringiest episode

Over the years, Steve Carell has been known for his role as Michael Scott in The Office. Although the actor has taken on many other characters throughout his career,...

When Community Flipped Classic Sitcom Tropes on Their Heads – A Game-Changing Moment! ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )

Back in the glory days of Thursday night TV, Community wasn’t just a sitcom—it was a deliciously meta-wrecking ball to the whole genre. While The Office, Parks and Recreation, and 30 Rock played the hits, Community dove headfirst into chaotic paintball wars, alternate realities, and a talking ass-crack bandit. Oh yeah, it got weird. And that’s precisely why we loved it.

Dan Harmon, the mad scientist who later cooked up Rick and Morty, was the brains behind this bizarre brilliance. The show kicked off with Joel McHale’s Jeff Winger—Mr. Slick Lawyer Guy was forced back to school because his degree was as fake as a plastic plant. He pulls together a ragtag study group of lovable misfits: washed-up businessman Pierce, social justice warrior Britta, straight-a student Annie, ex-jock Troy,...

Amazon Prime Video Anz has released first-look images of Top End Bub, the sequel series to Top End Wedding, Wayne Blair’s 2019 road movie that proved to be a big hit in Australia for Universal Pictures.

The eight-part series is created, executive produced and written by Miranda Tapsell and Joshua Tyler and produced by Goalpost Pictures, and follows on from the events of Top End Wedding. Tapsell also plays Indigenous lawyer Lauren, one of the stars of the franchise.

When we last saw Lauren in Top End Wedding, she had married her British boyfriend Ned (Gwilym Lee) in her hometown of Darwin, despite some hiccups and familial drama along the way. Top End Bub sees Lauren and Ned head back up north when they discover that Lauren’s eight-year-old niece Bub has been orphaned. The couple decide to leave behind their life of comfort down south to look out for Bub,...

Mexico is getting its own remake of “The Office.”

“La Oficina” comes from Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios and Gary “Gaz” Alazraki’s Máquina Vega, the companies announced Wednesday. It will be based off the cult hit BBC series starring Ricky Gervais that blossomed into the U.S. spinoff starring Steve Carell. Alazraki will serve as director and executive producer on the series, with Marcos Bucay as showrunner.

The show takes place in Aguascalientes at a family business called Jabones Olimpo. The office is run by Jerónimo Ponce III and like many bosses in these series, he’s in over his head. The rest of the employees are forced to deal with the headache of working for an unqualified manager.

The series is the latest remake to use the comedy mockumentary format. Prime Video – where “La Oficina” will stream exclusively in Latin America, Brazil and Spain – already launched an Australian version.

Ricky Gervais’ career-launching mockumentary series “The Office” is getting a Mexican remake with Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios and Gary “Gaz” Alazraki’s Máquina Vega leading the charge.

Alazraki, who proved his comedy chops directing and producing major hits “Nosotros los Nobles” and “Club de Cuervos” serves as director and executive producer of “La Oficina” while Marcos Bucay (“Cómo Sobrevivir Soltero”) showruns the Mexican adaptation.

As part of the overall deal signed between Amazon MGM Studios and Máquina Vega, “La Oficina” will be available exclusively on Prime Video in Latin America, Brazil and Spain.

The wildly popular BBC Studios format has already been adapted in the U.S., France, Chile and Poland, among others, in addition to the Australian version, which begun streaming on Prime Video this October.

This new version is set in the Mexican state of Aguascalientes where the office will be led by Jerónimo Ponce III, regional...

Ricky Gervais made his mainstream TV debut in 1998 and quickly rose to prominence as one of the UK’s foremost figures in comedy. Gervais’ most notable initial work was playing the obnoxious boss David Brent in the UK version of The Office. He won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor for his role in the sitcom Extras.

Ricky Gervais in a still from After Life | Credits: Netflix

His most notable work in recent years was After Life, which became the most-watched British comedy in the world. In addition to his lucrative paycheck from The Office, Gervais raked in millions in his career as a stand-up comedian. The Derek actor has performed five multinational stand-up comedy tours.

Ricky Gervais’s Earnings From Stand-Up Comedy Ricky Gervais in the still poster of SuperNature | Credits: Netflix

Ricky Gervais‘s first prominent stand-up show was part of the 2001 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The show,...

Exclusive: The BBC has renewed comedy series We Might Regret This for two more seasons, providing new impetus for its producers’ hunt for a U.S. buyer.

A recommission has looked likely for some time following strong reviews in the UK and two more six-part runs have now been officially confirmed to Deadline.

From creators Kyla Harris and Lee Getty, We Might Regret This follows Freya (Kyla Harris), a woman in love who leaves her native Canada for London to be with her boyfriend, Abe (Darren Boyd), a to-year-old straight-laced lawyer with whom she shares a loving relationship and an electric sexual connection.

Freya is a 30-something artist who is a tetraplegic, which means she is paralyzed below the neck and all four limbs are affected due to a spinal cord injury. She requires the assistance of a 24-hour Pa, an intimate role she offers to her chaotic and impulsive...

Forget Santa Claus coming to town. This year, it's all about Hot Frosty coming to town! If you're a fan of the Michael Keaton cult classic holiday movie Jack Frost, you're going to adore Netflix's new Christmas romantic comedy Hot Frosty (out Nov. 13), which (as the title suggests) involves a sexy snowman coming to life. What are the holidays without a little magic?

In Lacey Chabert's first ever Netflix original Christmas movie Hot Frosty, the star plays a widow named Kathy who has been grieving her husband's loss for two years. When she unexpectedly helps animate a snowman that's designed to look like a conventionally attractive man, she soon begins to fall for Jack, the charming snowman turned human played by Dustin Milligan.

On Oct. 23, Netflix released the official trailer for Hot Frosty, revealing the heart and humor at the core of the cheeky holiday romantic comedy. Jack...

Do you want to bone a snowman?

Netflix on Wednesday morning released a trailer for Hot Frosty, a new holiday movie (premiering Wednesday, Nov. 13) in which an oddly ripped snowman comes to life and defrosts a widow’s chilled heart.

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“Two years after losing her husband, Kathy (played by Party of Five alum and Hallmark movie vet Lacey Chabert) brings...

New data from Parks Associates highlights the successes streamers have had in moving viewers to ad plans.

Streaming providers have accomplished something that all businesses wish they could do at will: change customer attitudes. Streamers have affected a big change in feelings regarding ads; there was a time when streaming customers thought ads were a thing of the past, and it was unthinkable that services would start forcing customers to watch commercials with their on-demand content. Now, a new survey from Parks Associates shows that customers are increasingly accepting of ads, as well as the reason behind their willingness to accept commercials.

Key Details: On average, 57% of customers of Max, Netflix, Disney+, Discovery+, Prime Video, Paramount+, Hulu, and Peacock are ad-supported customers. Viewers increasingly see ad-supported plans as a good way to give a streamer an initial try. The survey also shows the increased efficacy of bundled streaming products. Sign Up $7.99+ / month peacocktv.

Comedy actor Steve Carell perhaps has a penchant for playing unhinged characters that get on people’s nerves. From his iconic role as the egocentric Michael Scott in The Office to his appearance as Trent in the 2013 comedy-drama The Way Way Back, Carell seemingly proved that he likes playing the hilarious jerk in films and shows.

Steve Carell in The Way Way Back | image: Searchlight Pictures

But while audiences might consider his characters overbearing to a point where they seem funny, Steve Carell had a different perspective on his roles. Following his appearance in The Way Way Back, alongside Toni Collette, wherein people considered his character Trent as an antagonist, Carell offered a rather deep insight into his role.

Steve Carell Played a Jerk in Toni Collette’s The Way Way Back

Steve Carell has long captivated audiences with his unique ability to portray characters that bridge the gap between humor and annoyance.

We generally don’t expect sitcom cast members to be involved in global political controversies, hence why stories about the Cuban Missile Crisis featured zero references to Rob and Laura Petrie from The Dick Van Dyke Show. But earlier this year, it was reported that an alleged Russian disinformation campaign targeting the former Soviet republic of Moldova enlisted the help of Dunder Mifflin’s resident accountant/chili handler Kevin Malone, aka actor Brian Baumgartner.

This week, Moldova held a national referendum and ultimately voted to pursue membership in the European Union. The “Yes” vote passed by “the slimmest of margins” — just 50.39 percent. Meanwhile, Moldova’s President Maia Sandu won the first round in the presidential election, but didn’t meet the “50 percent margin needed to avoid a runoff.” The “pro-Western” leader blamed the poor numbers on “unprecedented assault on our country’s freedom and democracy” by “foreign forces.” And at...

In the Season 6 premiere of “What We Do in the Shadows,” Laszlo (Matt Berry) has to spare a few moments to praise the virtues of the name Jerry the Vampire (Mike O’Brien).

“That was us trying to save our asses,” showrunner Paul Simms said at the show’s PaleyFest panel on October 19. “Jerry the vampire is the worst name. But in the writers room we were like ‘Okay so there’s a fifth roommate — Jerry or something, Jerry the Vampire,’ and then we just never got around to changing it.”

Simms shared that the idea for Jerry grew out of a growing list of unanswered questions in the writers room and how they could be addressed so far into the show. Why do vampires permit the presence of a human documentary crew? What will the footage be used for? When will they conquer the New World?

“We had actually talked...

Data from Parrot Analytics shows that ‘Yellowstone’ drove more subscriber acquisition for Peacock this year than any other TV show..

“Yellowstone” continues to be one of the most popular shows on television, despite the fact that it’s been nearly two years since new episodes of the series aired on Paramount Network. The Western drama centering on the Dutton family and their Yellowstone ranch in Montana is about to return with the second half of its fifth season, but they won’t be available to stream right away, as it will be a few months before you can stream them on-demand on Peacock. A new survey from Parrot Analytics shows just how important the blockbuster show is to Peacock, and highlights where customers who sign up to the service to watch it are coming from.

Key Details: Parrot found that “Yellowstone” accounted for 3.71% of all customer acquisitions between January and August.

The Office certainly has some of the most hilarious moments across its nine seasons. If one were to put all of its most iconic clips in an out-of-context setting, it would get the same reaction from a viewer. With this in mind, many cannot help but wonder what moment was even too much for the cast to keep their cool.

A still from The Office | Credit: NBC

During an interview, John Krasinski revealed the scene that he found to be the most hilarious from the series. His answer was so extreme that he mentioned the moment that caused him to laugh harder than he had ever before.

The Funniest Moment From The Office

One of the most important aspects of The Office was the fact that the actors did a lot of improvisation when it came to the jokes. Considering how most of the cast consisted of some of the...

When The Office first aired in 2005, it captured a unique moment in television history. The show’s mockumentary style, coupled with its quirky characters like Steve Carell’s Michael Scoot and relatable workplace dynamics, struck a chord with audiences.

The sitcom garnered a massive fan following back in the day and still has fans all over the world. However, the 62-year-old star doesn’t believe it could do as well today.

Steve Carell in The Office | Credits: NBC

Carell believed that the cultural landscape has significantly changed since the show was first released. In fact, he thinks what was once viewed as harmless satire may now be interpreted rather differently.

Steve Carell reveals why The Office would not fare so well now

Ever since The Office aired in 2005, it has been beloved for its unique blend of humor, relatable characters, and innovative mockumentary style. With the series capturing the everyday absurdities of office life,...

Jenna Fischer spoke about her decision to keep doing the Office Ladies podcast while keeping her breast cancer diagnosis private, as well as the advice she got from fellow survivor Christina Applegate, in a new interview on Today.

The conversation with Hoda Kotb (also a breast cancer survivor) marks Fischer’s first major chat since revealing she was diagnosed with Stage 1 Triple Positive Breast Cancer earlier this month. While Fischer is now cancer-free, last year The Office star underwent a lumpectomy to remove the tumor, followed by chemotherapy and radiation.

Just two weeks after announcing her breast cancer diagnosis and battle, The Office star Jenna Fischer appeared on Monday’s Today to reflect on her journey and continue to spread awareness about the disease.

While speaking with Hoda Kotb, Fischer discussed how she was diagnosed last December, reminding women to make sure they get regular mammograms and check-ups, especially if they’ve been putting it off.

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The Office ran for nine seasons but for many, it ended with Steve Carell’s walk-off. The World’s Best Boss resigned from his job and moved to Colorado with Holly Flax, leaving a question mark on Dunder Mifflin’s fate. Unfortunately, not only did the seat in his office suffer after his exit, but so did the sitcom. While there were some good moments here and there, seasons eight and nine were above average at best.

The Office (2005-13) | Credits: NBC

Last year, Steve Carell visited the Office Ladies, Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer, where their reunion resulted in a ton of ‘Office Talk.’ As they reminisced about their time on America’s beloved sitcom, Steve Carell opened up about his decision to walk away from Michael Scott. While his heart was in the right place, we aren’t sure if it worked well in The Office’s favor.

The Office created a major sensation in the mockumentary sitcom genre in 2005. The public was still reeling from the conclusion of Friends, so it gave them the much-needed alternative for their laughter-filled evenings. Based on the British series of the same name, it starred Steve Carell as the lead Michael Scott. After its conclusion in 2013, fans were excited about the possibility of a reunion or a reboot.

A still from The Office | Credits: NBC

But when the same happened, it gathered a mixed bag of reactions online. In an interesting turn of events, The Office did come back, but this time with an Australian twist. And also featured the franchise’s first female boss, causing an uproar online.

Felicity Ward Claps Back at Trolls, Calls Out Gender Discrimination Over the Office Role

The Office brought out several emotions and was a point of heartbreak when it concluded after nine seasons.

Steve Carell snagging the role of Michael Scott over a Breaking Bad star? Yeah, that twist might sound crazy, but once you dig into Carell’s philosophy, it all starts making sense. Back when The Office was hunting for its lead, Carell didn’t just deliver laughs—he brought a whole vibe, a depth that went beyond slapstick.

Steve Carell in The Office | Credits: NBC

Meanwhile, his competitor, though talented, couldn’t quite nail the same magic Carell radiated. It wasn’t just about the jokes—it was Carell’s belief that comedy hits hardest when it’s wrapped in authenticity. That’s what gave him the edge, hands down.

How Steve Carell’s ‘Buffoon’ Philosophy Led to His Michael Scott Success Over Bob Odenkirk Bob Odenkirk as Saul Goodman in Better Call Saul | Credit: Sony Pictures)

Steve Carell outshining Bob Odenkirk to land the role of Michael Scott on The Office sounds pretty wild.

On Friday nights, IndieWire After Dark takes a feature-length beat to honor fringe cinema in the streaming age.

In October 2024, we’re doing the Midnight Movie Monster Mash with films that challenge our understanding of evil characters and creatures just in time for Halloween.

First, read the spoiler-free Bait: a weird and wonderful pick from any time in film. Then, come back for the Bite: a breakdown of all the spoiler-y bits you’d want to unpack when exiting a theater.

The Bait: “The Cabin in the Woods” Companion You Didn’t Know You Already Had

For years, scary movie fans have been dying for a “Cabin in the Woods” sequel. There are plenty of reasons that could never and should never happen; chief among them that it’s a damn-near perfect film and ends with a planet-destroying apocalypse heralded by none other than Sigourney Weaver.

But Fran Kranz...

When the US version of The Office was first announced, the reception to it wasn’t initially great, as fans of the Ricky Gervais show weren’t convinced if the Steve Carell-led version could live up to the original. Two decades later, Aussie star Felicity Ward has found herself in a similar position, as fans of the US version, especially that of Michael Scott, aren’t too thrilled about the new reimagining with a female boss at the center.

Felicity Ward in The Office remake | Credit: Prime Video

However, the Wakefield star has remained unscathed by the whole internet backlash, and she didn’t back down from addressing the controversy.

Felicity Ward Wasn’t Surprised by The Office Backlash The Office remake | Credit: Amazon Prime Video

To some extent, Felicity Ward can understand the anger among fans, as the actress expressed she was once angry because of the Point Break remake,...

Taking over Steve Carell’s role in The Office is no small feat, and Felicity Ward knew exactly what she was stepping into when she joined The Office Australia. With Carell’s Michael Scott being such an iconic character, it’s no wonder fans weren’t too thrilled about the change. The internet didn’t hold back its opinions, and Ward was already aware of how intense the fanbase could get.

Felicity Ward as Hannah Howard in The Office Australia | Credits: Prime Video

But despite the looming comparisons, Ward is ready to give her own spin on the chaotic workplace comedy. While fans may be skeptical, The Office Australia has the chance to make its own mark—if Ward can navigate through the shadow of Scranton’s most infamous boss.

Felicity Ward Takes the Helm in The Office Australia: Embracing the Challenge Ahead Steve Carell in The Office | Credits: NBC...

The world might always remember Steve Carell for his iconic yet frustrating role in The Office as Michael Scott. However, after leaving the sitcom at the end of the seventh season, the actor chose to break away from his comedic roles and dive into his darkest role ever. In 2014, he ended up portraying the convicted murderer, John Eleuthère du Pont in Bennett Miller’s Foxcatcher.

Steve Carell in The Office | Credits: NBC

The 62-year-old actor’s unrecognizable transformation into the disturbed and sinister du Pont was a departure from his typical lighthearted characters. In fact, even his longtime friend and TV show host, Jon Stewart, was taken aback by the shift.

Jon Stewart’s thoughts on Steve Carell in Foxcatcher

Back when Steve Carell was just starting his career in Hollywood, the actor had the support of Jon Stewart and The Daily Show. With the stars having built quite the bond together,...

When one thinks of Steve Carell, it is very rare to imagine him without a smile on his face. The actor is, perhaps, one of the most well-respected and talented comedy actors in the world. He starred in project after project and portrayed iconic characters like Michael Scott, Gru, and Andy Stitzer, all with a comedic tone blanketing his performance. However, how many of his viewers truly know of his talent?

Steve Carell in The Office | Credits: NBC

When the smile off Carell’s face falls, it breaks every comedic bone in his body, and he goes from a comedian to a true actor. The best example of this would be Beautiful Boy, where he played the role of David Sheff, a father who has to help his son, Timothee Chalamet, come out of his addiction.

However, there is only one film that helped the actor get an Oscar nomination; Foxcatcher.

“New Office. New Aussie boss.”

That’s the tagline for the new Australian version of The Office, that launches Oct. 18 on Amazon Prime Video everywhere, except the U.S. The latest iteration — the thirteenth different country version of the BBC workplace sitcom created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant that incredibly first hit screens in 2001 — has garnered a lot of chatter on social media, YouTube and in the global press, not least because it is another accessible English-language adaptation that follows the beloved British and U.S. versions, but also because it is the first adaptation that features a female boss.

The set-up to the Aussie Office follows the tried and tested franchise formula: the mockumentary style, the boredom, the assortment of odd ball characters, the will-they-won’t-they office romance, and of course the overconfident, delusional boss lacking in self awareness. Australian standup comedian and actress Felicity Ward heads the cast of the Aussie Office,...

The Big Bang Theory can easily be one of the most sought after shows on the CBS network. Even after its 12 seasons run, fans wanted more from the show. Apart from the quirky humor and the not-so-easy to understand science jargons, the sitcom also boasted a stunning ensemble. And this massive popularity also brought in some of the highest paychecks in television history.

The cast of The Big Bang Theory | Credits: CBS

Initially the cast featured the likes of Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg and Kunal Nayyar. While these guys were the Og members, soon Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch also joined the show as a series regular. In this article we will dive deeper into the paychecks of the main cast, and let’s see who comes up as the highest earner of the lot.

7. Mayim Bialik

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There are several aspects of the US sitcom The Office that are insane – Steve Carell being one of them, in Oscar Nuñez’s opinion. But often, the rest of the cast steals the spotlight for their overly exaggerated behavior or iconic comedic timing.

Consequentially, Jim Halpert’s classic pranks and Dwight Schrute’s borderline eccentricities might be too good to pass up. But it was often the love-obsessed Kelly Kapoor or the uptight Christian cat lady aka Angela Martin who came out as the day’s highlight.

Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office [Credit: NBC]

However, the series wasn’t always the source of warm and laughter-inducing comfort that it set out to be.

The Office Almost Fell Into a Pit of Its Own Making

In terms of its character-driven and situational comedy, The Office has become one of the most beloved and enduring sitcoms in American pop culture.

A camera crew embeds itself in an everyday office to film the lives of the people who work there, usually with hilarious results. Sound familiar? It should be by now, as the new Australian version of “The Office” that premieres Friday, Oct. 18 on Prime Video will be the 13th iteration of the show. It won’t be available to American subscribers, but we’ll walk you through how to watch the show legally using a Virtual Private Network (Vpn) below! Using that, all you’ll need is a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video to watch Australia’s “The Office.”

How to Watch ‘The Office’ (Australian Version) Series Premiere When: Friday, Oct. 18 TV: Prime Video outside of the United States. Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video and a Vpn. 30-Day Free Trial $8.99+ / month amazon.com About ‘The Office’ (Australian Version)

“The Office” is a mockumentary...

If you have that one insufferable friend who keeps begging you to watch The Office and insists it really picks up in the second season, believe them because they’re absolutely correct! While the show is based on a British version, it quickly carved out its own unique identity and became even more beloved than the original.

Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office| Credits: NBC

And a big part of that success can be attributed to Steve Carell’s character, Michael Scott. Initially, the first season received mixed reviews, but it was Michael’s quirky and often cringe-worthy antics that really brought the series to life.

Why UK Humor Didn’t Click with US Audiences for The Office

Cut from the same cloth, the UK and US versions of The Office ended up being two very different shows! While the first season of the US version tried to...

Seasoned French-Swedish producer Patrick Nebout has inked a co-production pact with German powerhouse Odeon Fiction (Netflix’s “Kitz”) to jointly develop and produce the eight-part English-language dramedy “The Studio.”

The murder mystery and movie industry spoof will be Nebout’s first production for his Stockholm-based Dramanation, a boutique outfit specialised in the creation and packaging of quality European scripted dramas and features with a global appeal.

Under the agreement between Dramanation and Leonine Studios’ banner Odeon Fiction, the German outfit’s exec producer, head of international co-productions Britta Meyermann, will executive-produce and oversee the production alongside Nebout.

Currently in development, “The Studio” is the brainchild of Nebout and his long-time creative partner Henrik Jansson-Schweizer, writer of the duo’s much anticipated satire “Whiskey on the Rocks,” ordered by Swedish pubcaster Svt and Disney +. Their earlier hits include the Oscar-nominated pic “The Hundred Year-Old Man Who Climbed out the Window and Disappeared...

Last month Hwei Loke was upped as the new head of Amazon Prime Video Australia and New Zealand, ahead of perhaps the territory’s biggest ever local originals launch, the Aussie version of The Office, which debuts everywhere except the U.S. on Oct. 18.

Loke, a 15-year marketing veteran who has had stints at Disney, Australia’s Sbs and Nickelodeon, takes the reins at Prime Video Anz as the company basks in the critical glow and global ratings success of a number of recent local originals, including the Aussie noir comedy Deadloch (boasting a 100 percent Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes and ranking in Prime Video’s Top 10 TV shows in more than 165 countries, including the U.S., the U.K. and Canada) and the Sigourney Weaver-starring drama The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (Prime Video Anz’s biggest local release globally to date that reached the top five overall...

Is Peacock about to solidify its sports lineup with regional sports networks? That’s the report from The Wall Street Journal.

According to the article, Peacock will begin offering NBC-owned RSNs in early 2025. That makes Peacock much more attractive for sports fans in Boston, Philadelphia, and California. Currently, the NBC-owned RSNs are only available on Directv Stream, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, and YouTube TV. Peacock would offer those channels at a far lower monthly price.

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Peacock would likely offer these channels for an additional price on top of the normal subscription. We don’t know if all viewers in an area would have to pay for the channels whether they watch them or not.

One of the big problems with the regional sports model is that all subscribers in an area have to pay the fees when paying for a live TV provider. If...

When it comes to network television, shows often find their success by anchoring couples for fans to fall in love with. But it’s Chicago Fire’s friendships that set it apart.

Don’t get me wrong, Chicago Fire has had its fair share of popular ‘ships: Stella Kidd and Kelly Severide (Stellaride). Sylvie Brett and Matt Casey (Brettsey).

There’s also Trudy Platt and Randall “Mouch” McHolland (Plouch), and my personal favorite: the Herrmanns (Christopher and Cindy).

(NBC/George Burns Jr.) Romance is Great, but It’s Not Everything

No one can deny the importance of a powerful couple in a popular TV show.

What would Grey’s Anatomy have been without Meredith and Derek?

Can you even imagine The Office without Jim and Pam or Parks & Recreation without Leslie and Ben?

Sans David and Patrick, Schitt’s Creek would have been a much less heartwarming show. The same goes...