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The Office - James Spader Won't Return for More

27 Feb 2012

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James Spader is leaving "The Office" early.
The network confirmed the Emmy-winning actor isn't going to return for a ninth season of the NBC series, a decision made at the actor's behest.

"James always wanted this to be a one-year arc, and he now leaves us having created one of the most enigmatic and dynamic characters in television," said "Office" executive producer Paul Lieberstein. "He's been a great friend to me and the show, helping us successfully transition into the post-Michael Scott years, and I'm grateful for that."

Source: Variety
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9 comments:

  1. klutzy_girl27 February 2012 at 22:30

    Oh. The show's future is looking bleaker by the minute.

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  2. Amy Peace27 February 2012 at 22:49

    Outside of his interactions with Jim, Robert California is a LAME character.

    I like Spader, but I'm not sad to lose his character.

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  3. Ryan Ellis27 February 2012 at 22:49

    It'll end up as just Pam, on her own, in The Office, deserted, everyone's bloody leaving! Time to end the show methinks!

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  4. Matthew Romano27 February 2012 at 23:01

    That was a giant waste, then.

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  5. sylviasoven28 February 2012 at 00:01

    Robert California was a terrible character because they never really flushed him out. Essentially he was an empty caricature. I love Spader and am sad to see him leave the screen on any show, but the office is pretty much dead now.  

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  6. magnutude28 February 2012 at 01:11

    I really like what the writers  did with the Robert California character during the interviews last season, but with but a few exceptions this season, they haven't been anywhere close to what they could've done with that character. With Andy as the branch manager, I don't think that the character is really needed since he's not constantly around. I hope that they aren't looking at Catherine Tate to fill the role, as I haven't been that impressed with her character so far. Perhaps they might be looking at her to fill the void once Dwigt leaves.... I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

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  7. Amy Peace28 February 2012 at 02:06

    good grief what is happening to this show?!

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  8. Lou28 February 2012 at 06:12

    I didn't mind Robert in small doses but that is about all, a 9th season? Gah can we at least decide to make it the last and give the remaining characters some kind of dignified exit? 

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  9. Lissie_Bee28 February 2012 at 08:52

    Wow.. maybe we're nearing the show's swan song.  It wouldn't be the worst thing in the world to wrap things up with a final season... and hopefully no spin-off at the beet farm.  

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