The Office Would've Been A Very Different Show If This Actor Played Michael Instead Of Steve Carell

Steve Carell's performance as the absurd yet lovable Michael Scott propelled him and The Office to stardom in 2005. The Office season 1, which was a trim six episodes, eventually turned into one of the most beloved sitcoms in television history. Though the show's initial run emulated the dark, cynical humor of the British cult classic, it began to show more of Michael's vulnerable side in the second season, creating an earnest product that worked better with American audiences.