The Office - Steve Carell on Michael Scott
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- In this 2007 interview, the Office actor Steve Carell (Michael Scott) talks about his character and the type of person he is.
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He plays the character Michael Scott so well such a brilliant actor
Just the way he explains the character you can tell how much work went into it.
I think Michael Scott is playing Steve Carrell
He really really does. I'm watching the show yet again and finding it just remarkable how much depth, and, oddly, subtelty, he gave this character that, in lesser hands, could have been just a caricature. He truly is brilliant.
he perfectly understands michael scott.
Not even close.
예리얼 well he kinda *IS* Michael Scott so you would hope so
aaa what u meen boii
This is why he played him.
The fact that Michael is so clueless about everything makes his character 100% more hilarious.
The funniest thing was when he used it to his advantage and gave Oscar that homemade doll when he left to Colorado
I don’t think his clueless, I feel like he’s aware of what he’s doing.
Michael Scott is one of the all time great characters ever created in the history of tv.
there is a michael scott in all of us. a very original character.
Aneesh Chandoke That's what she said!
Or he said
@@Speedfight2chris 😂😂
Michael Scott moments at least...
For me personally, Michael Scott is one of the greatest tragic comedy characters of all-time. I'd even go as far as saying I preferred Scott to David Brent _(which is tantamount to sacrilege in the UK)_.
I bought the entire series for my wife recently, and have been slowly working through the episodes. The whole experience has been fantastic. Wonderful show. Pure genius.
Lol British people think the UK lead is way better?? Wow. That's just backing you're own country for the sake of it. The British version isn't even funny!! I've tried watching it, I don't see how anyone could think their lead character is funny. Michael Scott is absolutely hilarious. But ya, UK version sucks, I don't care if it came first
Are you serious? I love the USA version, it was awesome, but to say the British version isn't funny is just madness.
*****
I don't think the gentleman in question is bright enough to read the subtlety of the UK version. For some people, unless the comedy is literally in their face they can't see it. Period. Naturally their usual intellectual response is "it sucks" etc.
Ignore them; the world does so you might as well too.
I actually prefer David Brent, because he's hilarious. Funnier than Micheal Scott imo. But I do like Michael too and I appreciate the more human approach they took with him. Steve Carell does a really great job of portraying that he does have a heart, despite his utter foolishness.
One of the greatest tragic comedy characters of all time -- I think you're right, @Scuffyp.
0:21 "If you don't know a Michael Scott, YOU are Michael Scott."
Such wise words to live by! ;)
Putting this on my insta bio hahah
+foosheezoo no one cares
+Cory Leiser you do since you took the time to comment :)
foosheezoo true.
i don't get it
Michaels ignorance makes him 100x more hilarious. He's my favorite character
"he's not capable of understanding, and once he does glean some understanding...he misinterprets it". The best explanation of Micheal Scott I have heard yet.
I am totally a Michael Scott. Whenever I try to insert myself in a conversation and say something, there's awkward silence, people kind of look at each other and then continue their conversation, slightly drifting away.
That’s Andy
Maybe don't insert yourself into conversations.
Same
Michael Scott would not have that level of self awarness
Fax
Steve Carrel is a genius.
I had to watch this to just remind myself that Michael Scott is not Steve Carell and he is not real and we're all going to be ok.
that was awesome lol
***** Me too........ I just want to go to Scranton and search for DM
I just watched the season 3 opener, and came here to do the exact same thing. It just goes to show how great of an actor Steve Carell really is though 🙌
Blasphemy. Steve Carell is Michael Scott.
"You're not real!".
Creed
I think Michael is very honest and his portrayal of his character is in fact genius. he is honest in the sense that he does not mean to offend people and a lot of the times because of the way our society is set up (due to stereotypes) he is more upfront and oblivious to the offensive things he's saying. and usually when he's called out on them he makes an effort (though for comedic effect he fails lol) to no longer offend his Coworkers. I think that's what makes his character so appealing is that he's real and not like Todd Packer who is just an asshole but Michael isn't doing it to be malicious he's just unaware and uninformed.
PRIMA and DON’t care
Apt, apt analysis
"It takes a big man to admit his mistakes, and I am that big man."
- Michael Scott, 2007
Steve just beautifully described Michael Scott right there.... I can’t think of a better way to describe such a legendary character than Steve did in this video
"if he had a glimpse of who he really is, his head would explode", i think it is one of the best comments about michael scott. i admire carell's talent more than before every time i watch a new episode.
I love this! My son has high functioning autism. This is what I believe Michael has. I love this take on him. Thank you Steve!
"If you dont know a Michael Scott, you are a Michael Scott!" I cant get over how true this quote from Gervais Is.
Very well articulated. He plays that character so well because he truly understands Michael Gary Scott.
His intepretation aligns perfectly with how everyone views his character.
After watching all seasons of The Office for the first time, i don't think anyone could've described Michael Scott more perfectly.
Michael Scott playing Steve carrel so brilliant 😂
He described the character, many people could do that.
What nobody else could have done though, is to play him to perfection like Steve did.
Testimony to this is the fact that seasons 8-9 were filled with talented figures... writers and producers experimented a lot with different characters and angles to try and replace the void Steve left behind, and they failed.
Haha perfect description of Michael Scott! Steve is the man!
I love the office I started watching my junior year and it got me out of depression
I don't know a Michael Scott..........crap.
this interview just shows how much of a genius steve is.
I love this actor! He makes the whole show come together
it's such an amazing phrase, (fiction character) on ( real life actor). It's like we all want to see how the amazingly complex character of Micheal can exist inside or underneath Steve Carrel, and how he sees it. We are literally watching Steve Carrel *on top of* Micheal
This is the most astute definition of Michael Scott's character I've ever heard.
My all time favorite character
Perfect description of who Michael Scott is.
This just goes to show that everyone in the world should aspire to be Michael Scott
Here in mid 2022. Thirteen years have passed since this interview. Most of these actors now have graying hair, including Steve. Time flies.
Thank you UK for bringing us the Office 👏
I....declare.....BANKRUPTCYYYYYY!!!!
Love Steve carrell!!! He’s the perfect person to play Michael Scott 🙌🏻
I started watching The Office in mid November (2010) and am already caught up with the series (its Feb. 2011 now) I would have gotten through it all much much faster but there's that whole living life that a person's gotta do. You're hooked instantly and writing only improved as the seasons progressed and the characters developed! Now I'm in withdrawal because I've never had to wait for a new episode...
He explained it perfectly. I guess as the actor portraying the character he should be able to, but still
I love Michael Scott. It's really fascinating to hear Steve's insight regarding his character. I completely agree with him.
I totally agree with Steve, which is why I feel that the last episode and to an extent the last season have such heavy implications for Michael Scott. I mean every terrible thing people have said about Michael in the show is in the Office "universe", so to speak, an actual TV show now. Every one of his stupid moments are now entertainment material for millions of people, again in the office "universe". For a person as obsessed with being liked as Michael, this has life destroying implications. I can't see how Michael Scott's life wouldn't be destroyed by this fact.
Really feel like the writers didn't think the finale through.
the documentary crew would always display what they had filmed though. I think Michael Scott as Steve Carrell said would just misinterpret what he was viewing. It'd always end up with him believing something extraordinary about what had elapsed.
Him kissing oscar is one of the best improve and thank god the supporting cast didn't ruinedit, he understands Micheal more than he understands himself...also dwight kissing oscar was funny too cus you can also see rainn trying to control his laughter in that scene
Damn steve carrel make me cry :') that speech is from michel scott one of the best man ever live!!!
Wait Michael has really improved with this whole improv thing I’m impressed
True... that's what I think about Michael Scott too. And Steve Carell is great in The Office!!!
I knew a Michael Scott in high school. Truly the king of unintentionally awkward moments...
as his description went on, all his scenes kept playing in my head
MIchael Scott is so sincere and so is Steve Carell that's why it works so brilliantly.
I love steve 🖤🖤🖤🖤
He understands Michael Scott
amazing, such smart writers/actors
Michael Scott changed my life
i am going to miss you so much.
LOVE steve carell
i cant look at steve carell without seeing michael scott.
he perfectly defined michael scott
wow steve carell really hit the nail on the head when describing his character (michael scott)
I miss you, come back!!!
at the end of this video; Michael Scott explained by Michael Scott
i agree that he shouldnt leave the office at all, me being a super huge fan of both the american and BBC versions, but hes getting the respect and doing more out there in the media that he should have gotten a LOOOOOOOOOONGGG time ago
I'LL MISS YOU :(
steve carell you are awesome!
Anytime the camera focuses on Steve from the side like in 1:48, you can see "Dwight" in the way that Rainn is smiling.
Yeah, he's a lovely talented man.
@laterzcrew I was talking to my friend about that. I'm hoping that little run in with him, and him asking him to contact him if theres an opening for a job is a little sign that they are going to bring him in as a replacement.
I think that the show could go on as long as Rainn stays. But with those 2 gone it just wouldnt be the same.
Steve Carell is so attractive. What an amazing actor.
oh man... perfect description, of course.
GOD! I MISS HIIIIM!!
He didn't mean a person named Michael Scott, he meant someone who is LIKE Michael Scott.
Goodbye Toby episode is epic
Now that I think of it, I’m a Michael Scott
in my childhood home we had that round table
i love him!!
stanly's advert got me watching this show back then lol
I am a Michael Scott.
Steve Carrel + A Show = The Office
The Office - Steve Carrel = just a show
but either way the office still is awesome
hes actually quite smart
wow his acting is pretty underated
@BBCater That's the thing though, in the first episodes Steve was basicly 'playing Ricky/David Brent'. But there wouldn't even have been any point in making The Office US just like the original. Ricky couldn't play Michael Scott and Steve couldn't play David Brent so it's a good thing they decided to go in their own direction and write Michael Scott in a way that takes full advantage of Steve's comedic strengths.
KEVIN MALONE! :D i met him in person he is such an amazing actor because you expect this clumsy guy but NO amazing guy :D
Michael Scott is a live action Randy Marsh
Майкл!!!!!!! Навсегда в моем сердце. Добавьте русские субтитры пж..
I haven't seen season 6 yet.. but has Tobi left? :-( I love Tobi! he is such a sweetheart
You can have mine instead. We have so much in common. We both watch the Office!
what about camdem? someguys in an the office's episodie talk about that camdem's branch was such like scranton's branch
@Wesleyskaters wtf? he was legit in Step Brothers and he is legit in the Office. He doesn't steal the show, he will definitely bring a lot of new things to the table.
Michael scott is fantastically written and exprtly portrayed, the us show went so far beyond my expectations as a huge fan of the original uk show. However i still dont think he is quite so painfully embarassingly hilarious as david brent
I LOVE THE OFFICE!!
Michael sitting with JAN...:O
I love how Melora Hardin couldn't keep a straight face when she's sitting with Steve xDD
LMAO @ Rainn Wilson in the back.
Angela Kinsey= gorgeous sitting with Ed Helms...
next season is the last season because steve is not playing Michael scott no mo, check it in MTV. it says it right there.
Is that Seth Rogen laughing in the background? lol
I'd like to see Micheal scott sharing an office with Les Nessman.
@zbcrazy I think I slowed it down a little to avoid the withdrawal a little longer. Sometimes I jotted down funny quotes, so that slowed me down a little too. It's pretty easy to go 5-6 episodes (or more) in one sitting though.
I dont know a michael scott either but i would love to be michael scott hahah
anyone no where i can watch the full episode! i live in the UK so i cant get it off itunes! DAMMIT!
please help!!
we love u steve!
very well put mr. scott i mean carell
so true so ture! i love stevey
@l33tpwnzord You realize that that is David Denman, the ACTOR who plays Roy Anderson.
@Boogieboy138 Ya all the characters contribute but he holds it together. I think it will be like when topher and ashton left that 70s show.
There’s always a Michael Scott of the class.