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7 Actors Almost Played Michael Scott on 'The Office' & 2 Turned Down the Role!

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

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Is That Paul Giamatti's Actual Eye in 'The Holdovers'? All About the Glass Eye

If you watch Paul Giamatti in the new movie The Holdovers, you might be left wondering: is that his real eye?

The 56-year-old Oscar-nominated actor stars in the new film as a teacher at a boarding school who is forced to spend Christmas break as the guardian to a handful of students who don’t have anywhere to go for the holidays.

Paul‘s character is described as a curmudgeon with an odor problem and he also has a glass eye. Director Alexander Payne reportedly had only Paul in mind for the role.

“I was deeply touched,” he joked in an interview on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “How can I not. The part is fantastic. It’s a fantastic part. Smelling like fish was just the cherry on top. It really was.”

So, is that his real eye?

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7 Actors Almost Played Michael Scott on 'The Office' & 2 Turned Down the Role!

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…More Here! »

Paul Giamatti Joins '30 Coins' Season 2 - Watch the Trailer!

Paul Giamatti is a new enemy in the upcoming second season of HBO’s 30 Coins!

The actor joins the cast for the horror show’s new eight episode season, which was produced by HBO Europe in Spain, and is set to air on HBO and stream on Max.

In addition to Paul, Najwa Nimri is also joining the cast!

Keep reading to find out more about the season and watch the trailer…More Here! »

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7 Actors Almost Played Michael Scott on 'The Office' & 2 Turned Down the Role!

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

Showtime Drops First Trailer For 'Billions' Final Season - Watch Now!

The first trailer for the final season of Billions has arrived!

The brand new season will bring back Damian Lewis opposite Paul Giamatti, Corey Stoll and Maggie Siff, and will return on Friday, August 11.

Each of the 12 episodes will stream weekly on Paramount+ with Showtime, and the season will also launch that Sunday, August 13 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime.

Here’s a quick summary for the final season: Alliances are turned on their heads. Old wounds are weaponized. Loyalties are tested. Betrayal takes on epic proportions. Enemies become wary friends, and Bobby Axelrod returns, as the stakes grow from Wall Street to the world.

Billions will also star David Costabile, Asia Kate Dillon, Dola Rashad, Jeffrey DeMunn, Sakina Jaffrey, Daniel Breaker and Toney Goins.

Watch the trailer below!

In addition to Billions, find out what other shows have been renewed for Showtime.

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Showtime Announces 'Billions' Season 5B Premiere Date!

The second half of Billions‘ fifth season will be released later this year and Showtime just announced the premiere date!

The first half of the season aired back in May and June 2020 and fans have been waiting for a full year now for the rest of the episodes.

The final five episodes of season five will premiere on Sunday, September 5 at 9pm ET/PT on Showtime. The show has also been renewed for a sixth season, which will premiere early next year.

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