Steve Carell Confirms No Return in New 'The Office' Series

The upcoming series, set in a struggling newspaper, will not feature Carell's iconic character Michael Scott.

Steve Carell announced he will not appear in the new 'The Office' series but is excited about the project.
The series will be set in a failing Midwestern newspaper and feature a new cast.
Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore will lead the new show, which begins production in July.
Greg Daniels and Michael Koman are behind the new series, continuing the mockumentary format.
Fans have expressed mixed reactions to the announcement, with some disappointed by Carell's absence.