Allison Jones said on the 'Office Ladies' podcast that Bob Odenkirk and Patton Oswalt could have also worked for the role ...

The Office casting director Allison Jones revealed that there were quite a few other major actors in the running to play ...

By Christy Piña Associate Editor The Office casting director Allison Jones revealed that there were quite a few other major actors in the running to play Michael Scott in the hit NBC comedy series.

The Office' casting director Allison Jones has revealed that Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti were in the running to play Michael Scott before Steve Carell.

The Office casting director Allison Jones reflects on some other famous names considered for Michael Scott before Steve Carell was cast.

Casting director Allison Jones revealed on the Office Ladies podcast that NBC initially wanted big-name actors like Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Gi ...

Let's try Philip Seymour Hoffman. And then, you know, let's go for Paul Giamatti or whatever,” Jones said. She said she was “so jaded” that she thought neither actor would be interested in ...

Initially The Office creators considered prominent actors, like Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Giamatti, to play Michael ...