Will Rashida Jones Star in THE OFFICE Spin-Off?
June 12, 2008 by Kath Skerry
Everyday their seems to be a new rumor about THE OFFICE spin-off premiering next year but this one might have some credence to it. Our friends over at Watch With Kristin tell us that their sources (and they are good ones) have spilled that former OFFICE star Rashida Jones may be joining the cast of the new show. No? Yup.Ms. Jones supposedly has a talent development deal with Universal Media Studios which may be playing into the new gig. But let’s not forget that Rashida was also a very popular character during her one season on the show. I don’t think anyone ever expected Jim Halpert’s new girlfriend, the one keeping him from his true love Pam Beesly, to have fans, but Rashida’s portrayal of Karen Filipelli was endearing enough to have plenty of people on TEAM KAREN.
Until something is written up in a press release approved by Greg Daniels I refuse to believe anything when it comes to this spin-off. But I gotta say, I wouldn’t mind seeing the return of Rashida Jones or Karen Filipelli…as long as they both stay away from my Jim Halpert.
For more on the Rashida rumors, visit WWK.
I suppose it’s way too early to speculate, but what the hell…that’s what we do. What do YOU think about Rashida Jones possibly joining THE OFFICE spinoff.
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I love it that idea, and I think she would be great…as long as she stays away from our Jim & Pam! I’m thinking of the Branch Wars episode – she was totally in her element in the other branch. I would love to see her in the spin off.
I like Rashida. I don’t mind Karen when she isn’t interferring with Jim/Pam.
But in terms of the spinoff being that close in idea to the original is what I don’t like. A mockumentary in a paper company? Why not at least do something like a mocumentary in a school? In jail? Anything except a different branch.
Besides, the original works because Michael is incompetent. Karen seems like she would be a good boss. Where’s the humor in that?
Not liking it, but, will wait and see for more info!
Thought I was on Team Pam, I can see Karen’s endearing qualities that made her so popular among viewers. And I enjoyed seeing her in the what was otherwise unenjoyable part of Unhitched, so I think it would be a good move.
But my concern is can she hold the spin-off on her own as the lead? She’s much better as a supporting actress, and I have yet to see proof otherwise.
So only time will tell…
What happened to her other show? Did it get cancelled?
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