Overview

• In a June 25 episode of the Good Guys podcast, Wilson opened up about the cast’s adjustment period following Carell’s 2011 departure
• He said the team anticipated Carell’s exit because his starring roles in films like Crazy, Stupid, Love signaled his rising movie career
• Wilson described the search for a new lead and tonal shift as “chaotic” without Michael Scott anchoring the comedy
• He recalled that there “wasn’t a dry eye in the house” on Carell’s final day on set
• Guest stars Will Ferrell briefly and James Spader later assumed leadership of Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch