Are you a fan of The Office? Did you know that Steve Carell almost didn’t play the iconic role of Michael Scott?
While the show went on to become a massive success over its nine seasons, there were several stars who were considered for the role before Steve ultimately landed it. In fact, according to Andy Greene‘s book The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s, at least 35 actors were considered and two even declined the role.
Imagine how different the show might have been if someone else had played Michael Scott!
The Office continues to be a beloved and highly influential show in modern television history, thanks in no small part to Steve Carell‘s iconic portrayal of Michael Scott.
Find out who almost played Michael Scott in The Office…
Keep reading to find out more…
Paul Giamatti
Producer Ben Silverman and casting...
While the show went on to become a massive success over its nine seasons, there were several stars who were considered for the role before Steve ultimately landed it. In fact, according to Andy Greene‘s book The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s, at least 35 actors were considered and two even declined the role.
Imagine how different the show might have been if someone else had played Michael Scott!
The Office continues to be a beloved and highly influential show in modern television history, thanks in no small part to Steve Carell‘s iconic portrayal of Michael Scott.
Find out who almost played Michael Scott in The Office…
Keep reading to find out more…
Paul Giamatti
Producer Ben Silverman and casting...
- 12/5/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Full Summit programme confirmed; delegate passes still available.
Ian Lewis, director of Sky Movies and Acquisitions, will deliver the keynote at the Screen International Film Summit on Monday.
He will discuss the changing face of movie consumption, Sky’s move into production of and investment in British film, the company’s studio partnerships, and more.
The Summit, to be held at BFI Southbank, is being organised in association with the British Film Institute (BFI) with support from Creative Skillset.
To register to attend, please visit screenfilmsummit.com
Screen has now confirmed the full programme for the Summit:
Welcome
Wendy Mitchell, Editor, Screen International
Ben Roberts, Director, BFI Film Fund
Opening presentations
David Steele, acting head of Resarch and Statistics, BFI
Dan Simmons, head of Film, Creative Skillset
Keynote
Ian Lewis, director of Sky Movies and Acquisitions
Panel: Where’s The Money
Ben Roberts, Director, BFI Film Fund
Nik Bower, Director, Ingenious Investments...
Ian Lewis, director of Sky Movies and Acquisitions, will deliver the keynote at the Screen International Film Summit on Monday.
He will discuss the changing face of movie consumption, Sky’s move into production of and investment in British film, the company’s studio partnerships, and more.
The Summit, to be held at BFI Southbank, is being organised in association with the British Film Institute (BFI) with support from Creative Skillset.
To register to attend, please visit screenfilmsummit.com
Screen has now confirmed the full programme for the Summit:
Welcome
Wendy Mitchell, Editor, Screen International
Ben Roberts, Director, BFI Film Fund
Opening presentations
David Steele, acting head of Resarch and Statistics, BFI
Dan Simmons, head of Film, Creative Skillset
Keynote
Ian Lewis, director of Sky Movies and Acquisitions
Panel: Where’s The Money
Ben Roberts, Director, BFI Film Fund
Nik Bower, Director, Ingenious Investments...
- 11/27/2013
- ScreenDaily
Full Summit programme confirmed; delegate passes still available.
Ian Lewis, director of Sky Movies and Acquisitions, will deliver the keynote at the Screen International Film Summit on Monday.
He will discuss the changing face of movie consumption, Sky’s move into production of and investment in British film, the company’s studio partnerships, and more.
The Summit, to be held at BFI Southbank, is being organised in association with the British Film Institute (BFI) with support from Creative Skillset.
To register to attend, please visit screenfilmsummit.com
Screen has now confirmed the full programme for the Summit:
Welcome
Wendy Mitchell, Editor, Screen International
Ben Roberts, Director, BFI Film Fund
Opening presentations
David Steele, acting head of Resarch and Statistics, BFI
Dan Simmons, head of Film, Creative Skillset
Keynote
Ian Lewis, director of Sky Movies and Acquisitions
Panel: Where’s The Money
Ben Roberts, Director, BFI Film Fund
Nik Bower, Director, Ingenious Investments...
Ian Lewis, director of Sky Movies and Acquisitions, will deliver the keynote at the Screen International Film Summit on Monday.
He will discuss the changing face of movie consumption, Sky’s move into production of and investment in British film, the company’s studio partnerships, and more.
The Summit, to be held at BFI Southbank, is being organised in association with the British Film Institute (BFI) with support from Creative Skillset.
To register to attend, please visit screenfilmsummit.com
Screen has now confirmed the full programme for the Summit:
Welcome
Wendy Mitchell, Editor, Screen International
Ben Roberts, Director, BFI Film Fund
Opening presentations
David Steele, acting head of Resarch and Statistics, BFI
Dan Simmons, head of Film, Creative Skillset
Keynote
Ian Lewis, director of Sky Movies and Acquisitions
Panel: Where’s The Money
Ben Roberts, Director, BFI Film Fund
Nik Bower, Director, Ingenious Investments...
- 11/27/2013
- ScreenDaily
The father of Home and Away star David Jones-Roberts has advised his son to avoid alcohol and drugs if he wants to remain successful. Danny Roberts - best known for starring as Andy Green in '80s soap Sons and Daughters - has been a long-term mentor for the 20-year-old, who plays Summer Bay's Xavier Austin. In an interview with TV Week, the actor was asked to reveal the guidance he has offered his son over life in the spotlight. He replied: (more)...
- 6/11/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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