Before taking on a role in the newThe Officespinoff,Domhnall Gleesonsought advice fromSteve Carell.
I know Domhnall Gleeson, who I didThe Patientwith, is going to be one of the leads.
I know that for sure, Carell told the late-night show host.
Steve Carell, Domhnall Gleeson, ‘The Office’Rosalind O’Connor / NBC / Shawn Goldberg / Getty Images / Chris Haston / NBC / Everett Collection
Hes an excellent actor.
He continued, He actually called me and asked, you know, Should I do this?
Did you enjoy it?’
The actor added, Hes great.
Fallon then said, Dont get people excited.
The Officewas a remake of the British show created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.
Carell played Michael Scott, a regional manager for the Dunder Mifflin paper company.
The actor remained in the role through the first seven seasons.
Carell returned for the Season 9 series finale episode, reuniting with his former co-stars.
Peacock recently picked up to series a new comedy set inThe Officeuniverse.
The untitled Greg Daniels and Michael Koman sitcom stars Gleeson andThe White LotusSeason 2 star Sabrina Impacciatore.
Production for the new show is set to begin in July.
