Screen Rant

  • Steve Carell played Michael Scott in 7 seasons of The Office. 1 / 8

  • But the role was almost cast with someone else. 2 / 8

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  • Hank Azaria, Martin Short, and Bob Odenkirk were considered for the role. 3 / 8

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  • Michael's role was given to Carell but he was committed to another show so it went to Odenkirk. 4 / 8

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  • Carell's other show was cancelled after 4 episodes so he came back to The Office. 5 / 8

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  • Odenkirk did have a cameo in The Office's final season. 6 / 8

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  • He interviewed Pam when she was looking for a new job and acted just like Michael. 7 / 8

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  • It worked out for Odenkirk as he then got the role of Saul in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. 8 / 8

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