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Nov 21, 2022 · Published Nov 21, 2022. Notable comedy editor and director Claire Scanlon looked back at what made Michael Scott such a great character on The Office. Scanlon is known for her Netflix rom-com hit Set it Up, which was a huge critical success, receiving a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes. She also directed the new film The People We Hate at The Wedding.
- An Early Sense of Greatness
- Finding Depth in Michael Scott
- It's All About Intention
- Saying Goodbye to Michael Scott
Though many people — including Paul Rudd and the majority of the cast — had their doubts about The Officeearly on, Rainn Wilson said Carell always knew the show was something special. "After shooting the pilot, John, Jenna, Steve, and I went out for a sandwich, down the road in Culver City from that crappy little studio we were at, to this crappy l...
Carell was able to make a character as problematic and offensive as Michael Scott beloved, because he had a deep understanding of Michael's heart and true intentions. When chatting about one of the show's most controversial episodes, "Diversity Day," which shows Michael hijacking a professional diversity training in the office, Carell and Baumgartn...
Showrunner Greg Daniels and writer Mike Schur, who also played Dwight’s cousin Mose Schrute on the show, agreed with Carell's thoughts on Michael. They, too, cited the character’s intentions as one of his most redeeming qualities. "It's always about intention," Daniels said. "If Michael has a purity of intention, he can do the worst things in the w...
Carell was genuinely invested in Michael's character growth throughout the series and wanted the character to have a meaningful, noticeable arc. "Michael Scott, at his core, wants to be loved," Carell explained. As a person, a boss, and a friend, Michael certainly evolved from the start of Season 1 to the end of Season 7. But it wasn't until he fou...
May 30, 2018 · Yes, yes he did. But Michael Scott, at his core, was the world's best boss — well, at least as far as fictional paper company bosses go. Seriously, though — he loved the hell out of his office ...
- Parry Ernsberger
Final Thoughts. Michael Scott's journey from boss to friend is a testament to the complexity and growth of his character. The Office presents a nuanced portrayal of a flawed individual who, despite his missteps, is capable of change, empathy, and forming meaningful connections. Through Michael's evolution, we learn that even those who seem ...
Mar 24, 2015 · Michael is relatable and sympathetic because he is so deeply flawed, reminding us, in the end, that there’s a little Michael Scott in all of us. Michael thinks a Chris Rock routine makes for a ...
- Anya Jaremko-Greenwold
Apr 29, 2011 · Published on April 29, 2011 05:15AM EDT. Scanning a lot of the pieces that have been written leading up to this week’s final Michael Scott episode of The Office, I kept seeing the same word ...
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Sep 14, 2020 · Michael Scott made The Office iconic, and has become of the most beloved TV characters around. But there's a lot even the most diehard fans don't know about Dunder-Mifflin's unforgettable boss. We ...
