卡雷尔接受了迈克尔·斯科特的角色, 在拉德警告节目将失败后,创造文化现象. Carell accepted Michael Scott role after Rudd warned show would fail, creating cultural phenomenon.

史蒂夫·卡雷尔透露保罗•拉德建议他不要参加美国版"办公室"的试镜,警告他的节目可能会失败. Steve Carell revealed that Paul Rudd advised him against auditioning for the American version of "The Office," warning him the show would likely fail. 尽管人们对复制英国原版主演瑞基·格尔维斯的剧本持怀疑态度,但卡雷尔接受了迈克尔·斯科特的角色,最终将该系列变成了一种文化现象. Despite widespread skepticism about replicating the British original starring Ricky Gervais, Carell accepted the role of Michael Scott, eventually turning the series into a cultural phenomenon.