There's drama at The Office.
James Spader's decision to exit the long-running NBC comedy comes as co-stars Rainn Wilson and Mindy Kaling are questioning their futures with the show. And while stars Ed Helms, John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer are in talks to return for a ninth season, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter none has a deal in place. A future without these actors' characters seems hard to imagine, but the ensemble mockumentary famously replaced star Steve Carell last year.
Ratings this season have dropped 15 percent but are still averaging a 3.5 in the key 18-to-49 demo when the full week's viewership is factored in, according to Nielsen. That's hardly The Big Bang Theory territory, but Office is the highest-rated comedy on fourth-place NBC, adding extra pressure to secure the key talent. "I can't imagine a scenario in which the show doesn't come back for a ninth season," says one Office insider.
"The Office is still their top-rated scripted show and the linchpin of NBC's Thursday night comedy block," says Horizon Media's Brad Adgate, who notes NBC will likely spend big to retain the show -- and its stars.
Read more at Hollywood Reporter
The Office - Season 9 - John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, and Ed Helms in talks to return
29 Feb 2012
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I truly believe season nine will be it for the show. End it next year.
ReplyDeleteKey cast members jumping ship is usually a good indication to end your show.
ReplyDeleteHonestly they should just pack it in.They had a great run,but to drag it out would be painful to watch.
ReplyDeleteIt's not like we didn't see this coming.. and honestly, I'd be okay with a 9th and final season. I think it'd be good closure, and there's no need to drag it out, especially with stars leaving.
ReplyDeleteI really hope a deal can be reached, or at least end it well enough this season. Losing Steve Carell was enough for the show to handle, but if too many people leave (even just one more key cast member) then there's no point in going forward to a ninth season.
ReplyDeleteThey can't end it now. Catherine Tate has totally breathed new life into the show. She is hilarious. Keep it going.
ReplyDeleteits on the internet, John Krasinski, Ed Helms, and Jenna Fischer is returning for the ninth season as Jim Halpert, Andy Bernard, and Pam Halpert - Besley - Anderson
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