Hardin, Bates and Ryan to Return to 'Office' as Carrell Begins Last Season

According to The Hollywood Reporter, stage veterans Melora Hardin, Amy Ryan and Kathy Bates will return to 'The Office' in its seventh season to reprise their roles on the hit show.  Hardin will return as Dunder Mifflin executive and Michael's flame, Jan Levinson.  Ryan will return as Holly from HR, and Bates will appear as Sabre CEO, Jo Bennett.

Meanwhile, rumors abound as to how the NBC show will replace Steve Carrell and the awkward Michael Scott.  Ideas have ranged from current Office characters to Harvey Keitel - a rumor that was quickly put to rest.  

Said an 'Office' insider: "It was idea on the table. It could be a fun arc, but it's not going to be a long-term option."

The Hollywood Reporter revealed yesterday that fans won't have an answer until the end of the season. However, hints concerning the show's seventh season, which premieres September 23, include an episode in which Andy (Ed Helms) stars in a Scranton Community Theater production of 'Sweeney Todd.'

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