NBC Exec Talks Possibility of OFFICE, 30 ROCK, WEST WING & ER Reboots

Speaking to Deadline during this week's TCA press tour, NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt discussed the possibilities of bringing back some of the network's most popular series for a second go-around.

First up is the possibility that NBC will bring back the Emmy-winning comedy THE OFFICE, to be directed by Greg Daniels, developer of the UK version of the series, and starring an entirely new cast. "We often talk about The Office, I've talked to Greg four times over the past few years. It's always, 'maybe some day but not now'," Greenblatt shared. "There is certainly an open invitation but we don't have anything happening right now. If he wants to do it, I would do it."

Another possibility is a reboot of Tina Fey's Emmy-winning comedy 30 ROCK. Says Greenblatt, "I'd say to Tina 'Hey, you think some more 30 ROCK makes any sense?' She'd say, I don't know maybe.' " He adds, "if Tina called and said 'I'd do 30 Rock, I'd do it in a heartbeat, even for a limited run. The same about The Office."

In addition, the network is currently collaborating with Aaron Sorkin, creator of the Emmy-winning NBC drama THE WEST, on a live broadcast of Sorkin's stage and screen hit A FEW GOOD MEN. Explains Greenblatt, "I keep saying to him, 'Do you want to do The West Wing again, wouldn't it be great to do it?' He says, 'You know I love that show and some day I'd love to revisit it, but it's not going to happen right now.' I've said it to John Wells on ER, but there is nothing concrete except Miami Vice which is something that we are reviving."

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