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Fans have been perfectly satisfied with the main characters of Steve Carell’sThe Office, including Ryan the temp. But then, NBC decided to raise the bar with cameos from legendary Hollywood A-listers. And that’s when we got the best two-episode appearance fromThe Mandalorianstar Timothy Olyphant.
However, while fans were overjoyed to see the actor inThe Office, Timothy Olyphant had a rather difficult time working alongside Steve Carell. Now before you start hoping for drama or gossip, let’s clarify that the difficulty emerged because of Carell’s habit of breaking even the most seasoned stars with his hilarious antics.
Timothy Olyphant struggled to keep a straight face beside Steve Carell
If you’re a fan ofThe Office, you’ll probably rememberTimothy Olyphant’s short but memorable appearance as Danny Cordray, the super charming traveling salesman, in season 7. Appearing as not just another face in the office, but as the guy who made Jim feel insecure and left Michael Scott desperately trying to recruit him into the team, Olyphant became a humorous addition.
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But as fun as it was for fans to watch the episodes featuring Timothy Olyphant, theStar Warsactor claimed to have had a difficult time shooting his scenes. And by now, if you’ve already started considering Michael Scott accountable, then you’re on the right track. According to Olyphant’s interview on theOffice Ladiespodcast, it was indeed Steve Carell’s hilarious antics that made it nearly impossible for him to stay serious.
I don’t remember anything difficult about the show, other than I do remember laughing. I’m sure I screwed up what would have been a really good scene because with Carell where I just couldn’t stop laughing.
It was so intense and funny, and there’s a little bit of disappointment still there, that I could not keep a straight face.
Although the scene addressed by Timothy Olyphant never aired, it found its place among the deleted scenes in various season 7 and full series home video releases. As perEW, the scene involved Michael standing in front of a glass door, blocking Danny’s exit, trying to recruit him into Dunder Mifflin. And there was this one line, “Danny, look at me”, that Carell said and the pair broke into uproarious laughter.
Timothy Olyphant reflected on his experience of working onThe Office
Considering how the scenes shared by Timothy Olyphant with Steve Carell involved awkward interrogations, absurd dialogues, and hilarious eye contact, theStar Warsalum noted that keeping a straight face was one of the toughest challenges on set. So it seems that Olyphant may have been a cool and composed bounty hunter inThe Mandalorian, but inThe Office,he stood no chance against Michael Scott’s chaotic charm.
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But despite the challenges, Timothy Olyphant reflected on his time playing Danny Cordray and admitted how much fun he hadworking with the cast, includingSteve Carell. Although Carell’s comedy was a bit “dangerous” for his focus, Olyphant praised the actor’s performance and dedication in the show. Further claiming to have fond memories from the set of the NBC sitcom, Olyphant seems to cherish his experience.
[Steve Carell’s] incredible. He’s fully committed. And I’m quite certain, I haven’t seen it, you know, that I’m the one busting up more than he is.
[He] was really impressive. He was very committed. I have fond memories of my experience, you know, just in general. I just remember enjoying the whole thing.
Eventually, Danny’s rivalry with Jim due to his past with Pam, and Michael’s desperate attempts to win him over, gave fans a few of the most iconic moments in the show. Even Timothy Olyphant seemed to appreciate the ridiculousness of it all while being grateful for his quick gig. And in the end, although Danny lasted two episodes, Olyphant’s cameo became a part ofThe Officetrivia goldmine, which fans still seem to recall.
The Officeis currently available to watch on Peacock.
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