Breaking: Steve Carell to Return for OFFICE Finale?
Guess Scranton, PA was just too darn alluring to stay away! TVline.com reports exclusively that Steve Carell will in fact return for the series finale of NBC's long-running comedy THE OFFICE. The report contradicts a strong denial from the show's executive producer Greg Daniels who last week stated that the actor would forego the swan song episode so as not to detract from the current cast.
In the conference call with reporters last week, Daniels stated, "I think Steve felt, and I agree, that the 'Goodbye, Michael' episode was his goodbye and he didn't want to overshadow the ending that all the other characters deserved."
According to TVLine sources, Carell's participation will be more of a "cameo" than a "full-fledged guest appearance". No details as to whether his fictional mate, played by Amy Ryan, will be featured as well.NBC has refused to comment on the speculation while a rep for Carell insisted that he will not be seen in any way, shape or form on the final episode.
