Comedian Ricky Gervais created the original UK version of The Office. Then the American version starring Steve Carell (and he also hosted the Golden Globes recently and pissed off a bunch of people who can't take a joke, but that's another story).
Now Gervais is poised to bring his original Office character - David Brent - to Dunder-Mifflin on January 27, according to Vulture.
Not too many specific details are known at this time, but we do know that Brent will be crossing paths with Steve Carell's character Michael Scott. Hilarity is guaranteed to ensue. Gervais has never appeared on the American version of The Office, despite being an executive producer and writing a script for an episode.
In the meantime, with Steve Carell's departure from The Office to occur just before May sweeps, the hunt is still on to replace the main character of the series. The producers plan to set up a storyline where characters will interview for the new spot of office manager and Kathy Bates is set to return to help the process. The producers have decided to play out the replacement process on screen towards the end of the season.
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I think I proposed that on this forum before and I also suggested a 32 team 2A/3A tournament which could end all of this discussion….I look forward to your article…thanks for getting the soccer community involved in the high school season…it has been fun getting the discussion going and a friendly banter between you and I.