Steve Carell
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
I have a question that came from our Office Ladies fan group.
This is from Carly D. Carly would like to know, what was your process and inspiration behind playing Michael?
How did you craft this character?
I remember you telling me that.
And I remember telling you that I had chosen to watch the entire British series and completely copy Lucy Davis.
And was basically doing a Lucy Davis impression to get the job.
So not true.
But also kind of true.
Until, you know, especially for the pilot, because we were doing it word for word.
And I was like, I think she nailed it.
Like, I don't know how to say the line better than that.
So I guess I'm just going to go with what she did.
But I remember you saying you'd never seen it.
And I didn't want that information in your brain.
I didn't because, you know...
Have you ever worked in an office in real life or ever had a boss like Michael Scott?