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jenna fischer, who played pam beesly for all nine seasons on the nbc sitcom, shared that a single word improvisation during her audition helped secure the role for her.

During a recent podcast interview, Fischer shared insights into her audition for the NBC show. She reminisced about having a friendly rapport with Allison Jones, the casting director from ‘The Office‘. Before trying out in front of series creator Greg Daniels, she sought advice from Jones. Due to the documentary-style nature of ‘The Office’, Jones advised Fischer not to aim for an impressive appearance and instead encouraged her to “make it unexciting” or “dare to be dull” during the improvisation section of the audition.

Jenna Fischer Opens Up About Her Audition for The Office

During her audition, Fischer was reminded of a crucial instance when Daniels spontaneously acted out a scene, asking Fischer’s character (Pam) if she liked working as a receptionist.

According to Fischer, there was a certain note in his mind, and when asked if he enjoyed working as a receptionist there, he simply paused before responding with a simple “No.” That was all he said.

She continued: “I found it amusing to let others watch me ponder over the things I chose not to express, rather than speak them outright… She’s a person of great honesty, so she can’t feign liking it, but she also chooses to remain silent on the matter further.

The Office Won Five Emmy Awards Throughout Its Nine Seasons on Air

The Office Main Cast
Actor Role
Steve Carell Michael Scott
John Krasinski Jim Halpert
Jenna Fischer Pam Beesly
Rainn Wilson Dwight Schrute
Angela Kinsey Angela Martin
Mindy Kaling Kelly Kapoor
Ed Helms Andy Bernard

As it happened, Fischer’s intuition proved accurate when Daniels later disclosed that her terse reply was instrumental in landing the role. The actress confessed that delivering such a detached response during her improvised scene had been incredibly nerve-wracking due to the fact that many actors tend to prefer going all out.

“For me, the hardest thing about acting is just holding on,” she added.

Fischer is catching up on ‘The Office’ again, this time for her podcast ‘Office Ladies’, alongside her ex-castmate Angela Kinsey. As they delved further into the show, they found that ‘The Office’ remained entertaining throughout its entire run.

Critics of the TV show “Office” often find fault with later seasons after Steve Carell’s departure, as they featured a succession of new bosses portrayed by Will Ferrell, James Spader, and Catherine Tate. Yet, Fischer maintains that this period of the series was just as powerful and compelling as its early seasons.

She confessed that there was a common sentiment among the cast and crew, suggesting that our best work might have been done in Season 3 or Season 4. Additionally, it was believed that the seasons following Steve’s departure were not as strong. However, upon rewatching all the episodes, she found some of her favorite stories emerged in Seasons 8 and 9, after Steve had already left the show.

Fischer confessed that among all seasons of “The Office”, she particularly enjoyed seasons four through six, and the standout episode for her within this period was the classic “Dinner Party” from season four.

During my viewing experience, it was during Seasons 8 and 9 that aired post-Steve’s departure, where some captivating storylines stood out among my favorites.

Originally broadcast from March 2005 to May 2013, the popular series “The Office” garnered five Emmys during its run. Steve Carell was put forward for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Emmy Award six times, but he never took home the coveted prize.

The Office Is Launching New Spinoff The Paper on Peacock

The Office Creator Greg Daniels Is Teaming Up with Nathan For You Co-Creator Michael Koman on the Spinoff

  • will be set at a Toledo, Ohio newspaper called The Truth Teller that is trying to bounce back from economic hardship.
  • Star Wars‘ Domhnall Gleeson and The White Lotus star Sabrina Impacciatore lead the cast of The Paper.
  • Oscar Nunez is reprising his Office role as Oscar Martinez in the spinoff series.

You can watch all episodes of “The Office” on the streaming platform, Peacock. Later in the year, a spinoff titled “The Paper” with Sabrina Impacciatore will debut on the same platform.

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2025-05-31 19:06