Overview

• Bob Odenkirk was a frontrunner for the role of Michael Scott in 'The Office' but lost to Steve Carell.
• Odenkirk attributes Carell's success in securing the role to his ability to be 'genuinely fun'.
• Odenkirk's inherent earnestness and seriousness led him to more dramatic roles, such as Saul Goodman in 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul'.
• He later guest-starred in 'The Office' as a character similar to Michael Scott during the show's final season.
• Odenkirk considers his guest appearance a tribute to Carell's portrayal of Michael Scott.