Paul Giamatti – ‘The Office’
Paul Giamatti was the original choice for the role of Michael Scott, the Regional Manager of one of the branches of a paper distribution company, but temporarily leaves it to form his own. At that time, Giamatti was just fresh from the success of his black comedy-drama Sideways. He would have brought a different flavor to the US-adaptation of the British show, giving Scott a more cerebral and intelligent take, but he decided to decline the offer. We are glad, though, since Steve Carell ended up with the part.
Paul Giamatti – The Office
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