TV Behind-The-Scenes Stories From The Office That Will Make You Want To Watch It All Over Again
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The Office is one of the greatest shows of all time. And too many people do that hipstery thing where they say the British version is better, but they're wrong. Nothing is better than the US cast of characters in The Office because nothing beats Jim and Pam. Their love is as pure as moonlight, and they're hands-down one of the best couples to ever grace a sitcom.
Fans of The Office sure do love their Scrantonites, and what better way to deepen that love than reveling in behind-the-scenes stories? As you can imagine, from the outside, making The Office looks like it was a hoot. However, there's more to it than just blooper reels. After nine seasons, there's so much to love about this show and about the people behind it. Admittedly, the show has left many unanswered questions, which has spawned numerous fan theories about The Office.
But! What about true stories behind the beloved sitcom? Compiled here are real tales about The Office, many of which will make you squeal (like when you saw Pam and Jim's first kiss). Check them out below and vote up the greatest stories of what went down behind the scenes in The Office.
John Krasinski And BJ Novak Went To High School Together
Crazier still, John Krasinski and BJ Novak graduated the same year at Newton South High School in Massachusetts. However, they actually knew each other long before that, as they were on the same little league team as kids. Novak, who now keeps a picture of their baseball days in his house, said it felt like a dream because "John from high school" is randomly on this mega-successful TV show with him.
Pam And Jim Were Meant To Be
After Jenna Fischer got the role of Pam, she needed to know who would play her true love:
"When they called me and said I got the role, I said, 'Who's Jim? Did you cast John Krasinski?' They said, 'Yes,' and I started crying because I knew it would be good. And I mean this honestly - I can't do Pam without him. In the way you need the right partner to have a great marriage, I needed the right co-star to have this relationship.”
If you are an Office fan, this news is not remotely surprising because their love is so pure, like a unicorn. Plus, it's the greatest piece of knowledge you'll ever be given as it cements the very foundation of your being.
The Opening Credit Images Were Shot By John Krasinski
After Krasinski got the role of Jim, he and some friends traveled to Scranton, PA, to scope out the place. He took a number of videos while he was there, and they ultimately ended up being repurposed for the opening credits sequence.
Bratton Reveals The Thrilling Backstory Of Creed
Creed is a total wackadoo and a bit of a mystery around Dunder Mifflin. At the very first 2007 The Office convention in Scranton, the ancillary office actors discuss the show. Actor Creed Bratton, who plays Creed, reveals how he found his way into the paper company: he passed out on a Greyhound in LA and woke up in Scranton, PA. It's hard to say whether or not this is true, as actor Creed Bratton seems to be making it up as he goes, but then again, he's Creed. 'Nuff said.
