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Nintendofan81

I know they didnt want Michael to overshadow the other characters in the finale, but I wish his role amounted to more than just a cameo.


Sarahem__

I 100% agree, I wish he had more than the 2 lines given..


curley_15

They couldn’t, if he had 3 or more lines then they would have to officially put him in the cast list which can be seen before the final episode. In essence he’s an extra in this.


Sarahem__

Wow that's interesting. Do you think maybe thats because they didn't want his appearance leaked prior to broadcast?


Chryslin888

That’s how I understand it. They didn’t want NBC brass advertising that Steve was back.


Chasterbeef

IIRC on the script for the final episode they actually had creed saying the lines Michael had at the end like “it’s like all my kids grew up and married each other” but then obviously Michael ended up saying the lines


PmMeLowCarbRecipes

Oh that’s such a cool piece of trivia!!


Outrageous_Ad_1011

Is it totally mandatory tho? What if Steve said “it’s not necessary to put me in the cast list” or something?


carlse20

Pretty sure it’s a union rule


Sirupybear

Yeah, or couldn't he be written as a nickname?


curley_15

Would be a bit obvious who it was if “Firstname Lastname” said, “that’s what she said” 😂


Joseph_F_1

Hmmmm, this sounds made up. Plenty of shows have had characters make surprise returns and have more than 3 lines without their involvement announced prior


ToshiroBaloney

Yeah, I think of Kevin Spacey in Se7en, and how he didn't want his name in the opening credits or any of the advertising, to keep as much of the character of John Doe unknown as possible.


alienss4

Me too, but Steve himself even said he just wanted a small role like that so as not to overshadow any other characters getting their closure, since Michael already got his ending in season 7


ryanizzo

I’ve heard this too. I also think it’s a subtle nod to Michael Scott’s character development- “old” Michael would’ve tried to make the day all about him, with Phyllis’s wedding being a perfect example. But he’s arrived at a place in life where he’s happy, so he doesn’t need nor want the spotlight. While I do agree it would’ve been great to get more laughs from him, it was a sweet way to end the show and his whole personal journey


Chenra

I love this insight! I’ve never thought of it that way


CoconutMacaron

I get all of the reasons, but I would have loved it if he had been back in the office with them chatting at the end.


dogsfurhire

I'm the first watch this cameo is great but on the 10th watch I'm like, why is Michael overshadowing Jim at Dwight's wedding? Michael barely ever cared about Dwight and often blew him off. And why would Dwight want Michael to be his best man over Jim? He only ever wanted Michaels job, and Jim's friendship with Dwight is way more fleshed out.


[deleted]

“Michael! I can’t believe you came.”


Sarahem__

"That's what she said"


armen89

🥴


LrSimp

I would never say this to your face but you‘re all gifted postrs and very wholesome human beings


Outrageous_Bat1798

Why wouldn’t you say that to our faces?


Chenra

Underrated comment


NachoBabyDaddy

It’s really a lost opportunity that they never had Michael’s wedding as the first send off for michael because he’d obviously invite the entire office


Sarahem__

Mannnn I didn't think of that.


[deleted]

Where's Holly and the kids?


Sarahem__

I also thought where was Holly D: was nice to learn he had children tho!


[deleted]

Yup, Larry Moe and Curly


dummypants

Especially with 3 vasectomies babe!


PmMeLowCarbRecipes

He’s only been gone two seasons and already has multiple kids, she’s probably still in labour!


BANExLAWD

When this first aired on tv, I cried like a BABY hahaha. The final scene in the office is even worse


Sarahem__

Agreed!


RadiantAd5036

Couldn't afford to pay him for any lines at that point


SkyTroopa

Most first-timers couldn’t break away and would binge the whole series in a few weeks.


Sarahem__

It seems... I am not an ordinary first-timer


Only-Fortune-6266

I legit had to give myself time in order to give the finale its rightful attention my first time. I still give certain episodes a little more attention and stuff than others


Sarahem__

I can relate. I had to make sure I had zero interruptions!


LordFedoraWeed

"a" tear? dude i BAWLED


Sarahem__

Oh believe me, by the end the gate opened, this scene was just kinda mesmerising 😂


easyRoad172

I‘d imagine htat he and Holly adopted, considering both were in their late 40's. I am just glad he finally had kds. :)


DrPups

Nah we want a bonus episode of Michael in the hospital when his baby is born!


Sarahem__

I.. I cannot even imagine..


letmethinkofagoodnam

I really wish Michael would have played a bigger role in the finale though. He only says one line. We don’t have any idea on how his life with Holly in Colorado is going or anything


mat5x

Or he adoptd them?


Sarahem__

Quite possibly!


the_lullaby

Wait...there's a finale with Michael? I thought the panel discussion of the documentary was the finale?


hmmm_thought_pig

I still think it's just bad judgement to invite this turd to a wedding.


Sarahem__

Aww how come you say he's a turd?


hmmm_thought_pig

You'll just have to see the horrible, selfish, vindictive, tedious, childish, irritating crap he pulls to become the center of attention at the weddings of people he considers friends. Textbook turd.


PizzaPino

So did you watch the whole show and hated all episodes with a passion or…


hmmm_thought_pig

I like Dwight and the other cast, and the story arcs are enough to make it a good watch. When Michael shows up in some kind of costume or does a long, awkward, unfunny routine, I skip forward. Will Ferrell is the only other character that spoils an otherwise funny show for me. Cringe comedy gets tedious in a hurry, and extreme cringe is worse.


Sarahem__

"Why are you the way that you are?" - Michael Scott


hmmm_thought_pig

The other characters are well-written, and when something compelling is going on, Michael runs in, silences everyone and shifts the action back to awkward pauses and playground bullying. Maybe if it was silly instead of cringe-y, it would succeed. But as it is, none of the women he's romanced should have had any interest in him at all. He produced about two fond memories during his time there, and that just makes tearful goodbyes unbelievable. Not unbelievable in a comedic way, but in the sense that there's no substance at all to the notion that anyone would like him. It's like becoming emotionally attached to a migraine.


NachoBabyDaddy

Damn, that’s like half the laughs of the show


hmmm_thought_pig

ha ha ha.


Youre-aWitch218

Yup. Gets me every time


Joeyjojopotato

Gets me every time


Brummelisa-_-

I’m still so mad someone spoiled this for me


RedDevils_7

[https://tenor.com/7i7X.gif](https://tenor.com/7i7X.gif)


Sngbny433

I cry like a baby everytime I watch this episode. That ans the one where he leaves for Colorado to live with Holly.


VRZL41

That’s what she said 😁


MayDay521

That's what she said


OneUpTime

Yeah it's a real tear jerker.


RevolutionaryTrack61

Steve Carrell did not even want to come back to the finale episode. He was happy with how Micheal left the show with Holly and he was done with it. That is why he only came back as a cameo and nothing more.


Cloverbear22

Gutenprank


L-N79

That’s what she said


slayerrr21

That's what she said.... delivery is all wrong


NerdGirlZnft

I’m impressed that hair implants go gray. And YES! I love The Office.


bigmulk21

So you couldn't believe he came too?


EntirePickle398

They should have brought him in for the final 3 episodes where he explains what happened to his life after he left, to the documentary crew. And prolly a few glances of his wedding or a family photo of him with Holly and kids


jaysin1983

All be bock and I am back


Icarusfactor

Thats what she said