Greg Daniels, the creator of The Office, said he once wanted Steve Carell to portray his own father Aaron in a biopic he wrote about his father's participation in the 1968 Olympics. The two had become like family while working together on The Office. The casting idea was discussed nearly 20 years ago.
Why it matters
It shows a near‑miss role that would have linked Carell to a personal story of a close collaborator, which may interest his followers.
Key facts
- Greg Daniels said he once wanted Steve Carell to play his father Aaron in a biopic about the 1968 Olympics.
- The biopic was written by Greg Daniels about his father, who competed in the 1968 Olympics.
- Steve Carell and Greg Daniels became like family while making The Office.
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