So much so that the series lived on through the American version ... me in an audition.” Ricky Gervais gave tips on how Michael Scott should be portrayed in ‘The Office’ “He said ...

The American version of The Office started as almost a shot-for-shot remake of the UK version, but one scene proved that was ...

open image in gallery Ricky Gervais as David Brent and Steve Carell as ... TV being rebooted for American audiences at the time. “All of the people who knew The Office, loved The Office, and ...

Ricky Gervais is one of the great icons on British comedy, up there with Peter Sellers and the Monty Python troupe. Part of why he is legendary is because he created the British television series ...

"I'd be lying if I said he should do more," Gervais continued. "He shouldn't. He should move on, continue to do great work, and buy a new house every time The Office is repeated somewhere.

Ricky Gervais breaks down humor, controversy, and why Michael Scott had to be more lovable than David Brent in the US version ...

The highly anticipated in-“Office” meeting between Michael Scott (Steve Carell) and his U.K. counterpart, David Brent (Ricky Gervais) finally happened Thursday night, and it was as awkwardly ...

Ricky Gervais hilariously broke down the major difference between The Office US and UK—cringe, charm, and why Brits love misery.

There’s so many little nuances about American life and particularly office ... Gervais. “He knew romance was an important element,” agrees Merchant. open image in gallery Three’s a crowd ...

Ricky Gervais as David Brent in the UK version of 'The Office'; Steve Carell as Michael Scott in the US version. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo. Ricky Gervais has responded to The Office fans joking ...

Ricky Gervais has said that he turned down being cast as Michael Scott in the US series of The Office because he didn’t want to move to America. Speaking to The Independent for the 20th ...