Carell reveals Rudd’s blunt warning before his Office breakthrough
Steve Carell shared on the Good Hang with Amy Poehler that Paul Rudd warned him not to audition for The Office, saying “Don’t do it, man” and there’s “no way.” Carell ignored the advice and went on to play Michael Scott from 2005–2011, noting the pilot’s poor initial reaction but the show’s enduring impact as a source of comfort for viewers.
