What You Need to Know:
Bob Odenkirk talked about why he didn’t land the role of Michael Scott in "The Office", which ultimately went to Steve Carell.
Michael Scott is One of the Most Beloved Characters from The Office:
The debate among fans continues about whether Steve Carell’s departure from the show was a mistake and should have ended with season 7, which was the last one where Dwight Schrute was a co-lead.
Who Could Have Played Michael Scott?:
We think Bob did have potential for the role, not least because he didn’t seem too shabby at audition, and we can imagine him as being pretty funny in the role.
Bob Odenkirk Landed a Cameo Nonetheless:
He appeared in the later seasons of the show, playing a character closely resembling Michael Scott in the field of real estate.
A Taste of What Could Have Been:
Check out his "Breaking Bad" audition for ‘The Office’ below.
A Peek at the Real Estate Version: