John Krasinski On the Story Behind His Audition for "The Office"

[@bencarlo3122]

i bet after the guy told jim he was the executive producer he looked at the camera with his famous look.

[@renardfox328]

Lol goddamnit such a great comment

[@IsThisRain]

Jim: 😐

[@renardfox328]

@@IsThisRain Damn you. I love both of you bastards.

[@LeAlejx]

👀 👄

[@TheSummerStrawberry]

😂😂 omg yes best comment

[@leslie6757]

John Krasinski's voice is like a warm hug on my ears

[@gabelogan56]

Jim Halpert is a warm, affectionate, hug. John Krasinski is a douche.

[@harrylee1223]

gabelogan56 really?

[@visnrymndst4734]

gabelogan56 You’re an idiot

[@gabelogan56]

Every talk show I've seen him on he's just way too full of himself. It bums me out.

[@valerianicole8090]

Leslie YES.

[@devinmoose]

John and Jenna had chemistry right off the bat.

[@watcherx2592]

Based on what? Absolutely nothing? You're the kind of person that keeps gossip rags in business. Stop projecting your fantasy thinking it's reality based on ZERO fact.

[@DaanSlag]

Dude, go watch the Off Camera with Jenna Fischer in which she tells, just like John, that it was pure chemistry and that it doesn´t mean you´re immediately in love with someone...

[@infaluv4102]

That broke my heart too but I wish I was just reading a bit too much into it

[@RandomPlayIist]

@ Doc Holliday: That "it" you refer to is actress Jenna Fischer. Why do some of you have to be so fucking childish? Grow up and be a man.

[@alexlamazza3200]

+gabelogan56 fans like you are cancer to a show. Knock it off, they're normal people with their own lives.

[@juan98374893]

I need another show with john, steve, jenna and rainn

[@unattendedcandle]

YES!

[@gabelogan56]

*+Juan* I agree entirely. I'm glad the show ended before it got bad but man... I've always wondered: WHY doesn't a show like "The Office" or "Insert your favorite show here" just stay together; full cast, same writers, same producers and make an ENTIRELY new show with all the same talent but whole new characters and story? I'd love to see what Carrell, Wilson, Krasinski and the whole gang would do together elsewhere. We all know shows run their course. The only options today seem to be: A) Run the show til it becomes horrible and is cancelled. or B) End the show and everyone involved disbands So I propose and option C! ---Make a new show while all the writers and producers and actors are so comfortable and happy!!! Who's with me??? Please comment back! ha. I wanna know!

[@mikeitymike423]

Ken Lee Aren’t you sweet

[@gabelogan56]

*+Zeshan Ali* - We can all safely assume you're talking to the troll Ken Lee, right?

[@cicada8790]

Dude what would the show even be about rain Wilson will only every be Dwight

[@jjfishey]

thats such a Jim thing to do lmaooo

[@WNWZ]

lol so true

[@GangstaBambi]

I was about to comment that! total Jim move! he probably looked awkwardly to the distance right after.

[@therandomchicken6517]

*looks at camera*

[@curlyrenaray562]

lmfao like when he walked in on the guy on the toilet and then him and Pam ended up interviewing with the guy for Cece's daycare 😩😭

[@dreamingoffall7694]

This reminded me of the episode where Jim accidentally walks in on the daycare director in the kids toilet. Lol

[@garbageboy9164]

Heather HC YES

[@xoieveck9505]

HAHAHHAHAHA YES

[@abdullahimran6977]

xDD

[@belle369]

😂

[@HeyFrank]

I love the fact that he loves the UK version and wanted to get it right. I love the UK version too, and this guy was perfect for the role.

[@teirsabetty5639]

which is better in your opinion?

[@superbhomie6556]

Teirsa Betty the US ONE IS WAYYY BETTER

[@rafaellima83]

He was better than Martin Freeman and this is in no way diminishing Freeman's work.

[@lykmejoe]

@@superbhomie6556 no chance

[@woody5476]

I broke the curse of having 666 likes. I actually do like the comment, though.

[@waltuhwhite24]

my boi john looking like manager of the scranton branch

[@scarletwitch9918]

Why is Jim pretending to be John? IDENTITY THEFT IS NOT A JOKE JIM.

[@teehamster2418]

MICHAEL!

[@GabesEdtiz]

Tee Hamster that’s funny. Michael!

[@josephspringfield7221]

Bears......Beets....... Battlestar Galactica

[@HypoRealFacts]

@@teehamster2418 Oh that's funny. MICHAEL!

[@koolmexi]

Fact: Your comment is funny. Plus, beets beat bears....

[@mil8834]

I like this story about Jenna. They both talked about this with so many emotions

[@yankeeguayo4215]

Out of paper Out of stock There’s friendly faces around the block Break loose from the chains That are causing your pain Call Michael and Stanley Jim, Dwight, Creed Call Andy and Kelly For your business paper needs Dunder Mifflin The people person's paper people Dunder Mifflin THE PEOPLE PERSONS PAPER PEOPLE!!!

[@jainabas]

Yankeeguayo bears beets battlestar galactica

[@graciestetzel6078]

Is it weird that I read this to the tune of We Didn't Start The Fire by Billy Joel?

[@ejshafer]

@@graciestetzel6078 no i just tried it and it works well !!!!

[@Pranav_sk27]

These many days u thought that's INDIAN KELLY 😂😂😂

[@treemarie3080]

@@graciestetzel6078 ...... Ryan started the FYYYYAAAH 📣

[@amyc9931]

My heart...

[@gabelogan56]

Your heart...

[@ElNietoPR]

Her heart...

[@WhisxBeerus]

my soul...

[@skylamoreno]

a crisp me too

[@theblockyinkling3889]

This is kinda what makes being a male fan of the office really weird xd

[@JuliannaDimino]

Honestly, if I were the executive producer, that would make me want him to be a cast member even more. To have an actor be so worried about not living up to the previous work seems to make them more motivated to really give it their all.

[@monmothma3358]

...and who knows, maybe that's what happened. Maybe the producer, while maybe getting offended, also got respect for someone who clearly cared deeply about the show.

[@catherinefleming345]

My dad's friend makes broadway shows, and about a month before John auditioned for the office, he auditioned for our family friend's play and was rejected. It's weird to think that if they hadn't rejected him, he probably wouldn't have ended up as Jim.

[@catherinefleming345]

@Fo Reel lol i should

[@readyplayerbear1271]

the real question is who is ur dad's friend tho?

[@karthu1993]

That moment when US office turned out to be better than the British one.

[@aud8345]

littlesmew it’s just their opinion chill

[@aud8345]

littlesmew ...are you seriously that bothered that i told you to chill?

[@aud8345]

littlesmew if you made a reply to the original comment supporting the us version then it wouldn’t matter cause the original supported the us version too. instead you went and acted like john krasinski confirmed that british women and the british office is better then the us office and us women. maybe if you don’t want me to tell you to “chill”, word your replies a little nicer.

[@vedkorla300]

Neither american nor british here.I love both the office us and uk versions.But the uk version is way funnier than the us version.Us version is just so predictable that sometimes i skip through a few episodes

[@aud8345]

littlesmew interesting. i make a comment that contradicts your own and you want me to chill :) anyways you just contradicted yourself by copying what i said so idk what your point with that was.

[@joyarabella]

I was literally watching The Office right now. Big fan

[@ItsRY4N]

iam jart oml same

[@gabelogan56]

"I _am*_ literally watching The Office right now." ... unless you own a time machine, Jart.

[@TheKushKuria]

I'm doing my first re-watch, I'm on the last episode, I don't want to watch it and end it, sad

[@TThatsWhatSheSaid1]

You were LITERALLY watching The Office?? Oh thank GOD. I thought you were about to say you were figuratively watching The Office. That was close.

[@mikeg3281]

you can tell he is a pretty smart guy

[@vb8428]

Condescending and full of himself too

[@omarbataineh6028]

have you seen his wife?

[@ryanbuckley20]

V B How is he condescending? Every interview I’ve seen with him he’s been really humble.

[@johnwalker1058]

not condescending, but smudge and arrogant (jk)

[@yaydoggies]

John Walker lol

[@GrippyGoth]

AWW, they asked if eachother got the part first thing, I can't even right now

[@lachlanhyde1924]

I LITERALLY CANT EVEN

[@paint_freckles]

Jim's facial expressions made that show

[@OnTheFritz602]

Those two definitely had chemistry on the show, can't imagine it with any others playing Jim and Pam.

[@intldawn]

I just love how John and Jenna both immediately asked whether the other got the part when they were cast. 🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@jinkim414]

In a parallel universe, John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer fall in love after years on The Office, and the whole world celebrates their love. But. They're both happy in this universe with their significant others' and made a fantastic show with their professional chemistry. So no complaints here.

[@J2OE99]

This is such good timing, I finished watching The Office yesterday!

[@alukew10]

I just finished it today! Best show.

[@atownmazzy3011]

J2OE I already watched the whole this 7 times.

[@elmoeboi9544]

J2OE ive watches it 10 times normie

[@picantchew2633]

I started watching it recently

[@aidanlarsson7594]

nobody asked

[@WhyTheHorseface]

i can't imagine working so many long days for so many years pretending to be in love with someone and NOT actually falling in love with them.

[@notrickc-1379]

Proof that I'm being watched: I watch The Office on Netflix. The Office type stuff is in my suggested on KZbin.

[@gabelogan56]

*+penyou* - It's still very unsettling.

[@oxar1122]

Lol same

[@angieroman6723]

Like how I talk about cat food and get a cat food ad. Or get period ads on the first day of my period, out of the blue. *they're listening*

[@dantheman2538]

I thought I had a scratch on my phone when it turned it to be your profile oic,😂

[@yt-sh]

google third party caches

[@arielgibson9393]

Still think they'd be cute together

[@melissamendoza889]

Of course Jim and Pam are even cute in real life, omg

[@qkingoftears]

one of the few things that America didnt screw up

[@yt-sh]

high five

[@uhh_p]

Eh

[@rodrigovrindavan5757]

eh x2

[@brockobama257]

Jim and Pam had chemistry before they played Jim and Pam

[@TrickyTalon23]

Are you telling me that John passed the audition because he said that his favorite show was going to be ruined by the Americans?? That’s it. I fully believe in fate.

[@lisalindsey277]

Jim and Pam were two peas in a pod. They even looked alike. I just loved it when Jim looked into the camera with that goofy smile.

[@andrew7693]

Their energies on the show matched so well and made for wonderful television. I'm glad they both got the part.

[@mriganksonawane1277]

Jenna and John were like the work spouses that were meant to happen.

[@sp0pie928]

similar to how he walked in on the day care interviewer using the bathroom

[@thePinkKitty3]

2:18 aka: chemistry :) John stop worrying about upsetting Emily, stop putting down Jenna's words. You two had PLATONIC chemistry and it's clear. Embrace it!

[@SwathiDSWATKATS]

He was freely taking about it before marriage even though Jenna was married. But after marriage he down plays everything. I remember there is a panel discussion with Andy rictor or someone who is in conan's show where he said its 100% writing nothing else it was around 2009. He himself knew he was not accurate or speaking from his heart, he talks different now, lost his old charm.

[@jamkick8]

Swathi D is there any videos of John talking about that relationship before he got married? Links?

[@NiluGaGa]

@@jamkick8 Yes I even would love that!

[@bellamills9433]

Jim is doing a really good job at playing this John guy, good job Jim! lol

[@jimlawton4184]

So funny he'd think that was a bad thing to say to a producer, when really it's the perfect thing because it shows he's invested in the show and that he really cares.

[@cherylhulting1301]

That immediately went through my.head too. Given Greg Daniel's personality it might even have been a selling point.

[@thealanshow25]

Krasinski and Fischer don't seem any different in real life vs the show. that's interesting to me. amazing how film works like that

[@kyletaggart]

GOD I love these stories!

[@zoeh.2361]

Wow that's amazing. Can you imagine? I love hearing audition stories and seeing them. It's must feel crazy that out of all those people, it ends up being you, a part of such a momentous famous show. And John Krasinski IS Jim. He's so amazing and the show wouldn't have been the same with some other actor. Everything happens for a reason. * starts crying *

[@MOC504]

man it saddens me so much that john and jenna didnt get together in real life

[@tablo1394]

They did during a part of season 4 and 5.

[@mynameislexi4930]

Tablo 13 wait rly omg gffsfhhj

[@phonemadefilms875]

Tablo 13 SERIOUSLY OML WHAT HAPPENED

[@RuNZiT1]

Joker StopMotion films maybe they broke it off because it’s different for people seeing a person x amount of time already. Like at work, then you get off work and you see them etc. They could just be different personality’s outside of work so there’s that. Either way, John’s with Emily Blunt so there’s that.

[@Mia.S13]

Tablo 13 They can’t of though. Season 4 and 5 were 2008 and 2009, Emily and John were dating in 2008 and got married in 2010. Jenna was married in 2008, got divorced, met her husband in 2009 and then got married again in 2010. If they were together in any part of this timeline, it would be cheating. And the public wouldn’t be told considering they would be cheating!

[@Priyanka-bg1fj]

These exact lines about John's audition are in the book "office the greatest sitcom of the 2000s" by Andy Greene. Just give it a read it's very heart warming that John and Jenna hit off right when they met each other.

[@worldwidehappiness]

Why do I enjoy bloopers and audition stories as much as the actual films and TV shows?

[@dantesblood9516]

My god the episode where he pretends to get bit by the bat and he acts like a vampire...lmaoo 😄😄 hilarious

[@RHagans]

The end. Real tears :'(

[@hiimhunter7649]

I love that the office cast honestly just feel like they were right for the parts like i know it's maybe because i've seen the show but i find it hard to see anyone else in those roles that would have worked that well or just fit into place like so

[@SCharlesDennicon]

I NEVER thought that a dude just looking baffled at the camera could be THAT hilarious before I watched The Office.

[@kanealson5200]

Re-watching every season tomorrow!

[@likestoospooge]

Well..... Did you?

[@cartermcmillian4865]

They should make a spin off about Jim and Pam’s life after they move to Austin at the end

[@kurtdewittphoto]

Can't imagine anyone else playing Jim. He did such a good job.

[@PerryCuda]

Well known among the actors that Jenna was absolutely in love with John K's Jim. There are so many times when they're together that she forgets she's in character.

[@SwathiDSWATKATS]

Oh god! Classic example of how society sees woman is blamed for most of the things. Grow up

[@melmel5229]

Swathi D You sound like a fucking idiot.

[@belbun5681]

Some a jim thing to do and him and jenna have such amazing chemistry its crazy !!!!

[@davewebbtheauthor]

Kudos to Greg Daniels for forgetting John's comment and recognizing the chemistry that kept so many of us tuning in year after year.

[@Betititito]

That man was actually just the assistant to the executive producer

[@GS-lq2is]

Assistant executive producer.

[@autumnalexandra6586]

Wow. I adore John with my WHOLE heart. What a guy.

[@sustain2063]

One of the reasons I clung on to the show was just because of Pam & Jim's chemistry and what they were able to bring out on the screen.

[@yogigozali5975]

Not gonna lie its still hurt if i remember they dont end up together in real life. They both are a really really great actor and the chemistry is just there

[@jennasdead]

I know hes not talking about me, but hearing him say my name😆☺️🥰 THE BUTTERFLIES

[@jerilane4420]

I have watched many couples on tv and off. I have never experienced a fictional couple that were so natural and realistic as John and Jenna on the Office. I have seen many couples that are very good such as Outlander's great duo but there is something about Pam and Jim that go beyond fiction. I know they are both happily married and good for them. But even in their interviews they have a connection that is apparent. But of course they are both so down to earth , humble and real that they are very similar to Jim and Pam offscreen!

[@gabelogan56]

I've always wondered: WHY doesn't a show like "The Office" or "Insert your favorite show here" just stay together; full cast, same writers, same producers and make an ENTIRELY new show with all the same talent but whole new characters and story? I'd love to see what Carrell, Wilson, Krasinski and the whole gang would do together elsewhere. We all know shows run their course. The only options today seem to be: A) Run the show til it becomes horrible and is cancelled. or B) End the show and everyone involved disbands So I propose and option C ! ---Make a new show while all the writers and producers and actors are so comfortable and happy working together!!! Who's with me??? Please comment back! ha. I wanna know!

[@Jasmine_U_B]

gabelogan56 American horror story uses the same actors alot. But it would be even better for comedy

[@andrewtitus6839]

Unfortunately life just doesnt work out that way.

[@Figs3]

I don't think so because if the first show is such a huge success and they go into the second show with already that added on pressure, and people will be comparing it. Or if it's not exactly the way the fans want it, they'll complain that they should have just stuck with the first show and so forth.

[@_birdie]

that’s actually a pretty good idea! never thought of that. i’d especially kill to see steve carrell, rainn wilson, jenna fischer, and john krasinski work together once again.

[@annabeddick]

gabelogan56 Just like a certain product at the store that you really like and the next thing you know, it's off the market. I don't know how or why that happens, but it seems the same with a good tv show.

[@joshy2boss931]

“And I thought OH THIS GIRLS GUNNA GET IT” lmao poor choice of words

[@calle7518]

joshy2 boss HAHAHAAH

[@SasukeUchiha-ss8lb]

Haha i was thinking the same thing😂

[@MariaDanieladelaRosa]

that's what she said

[@jax4868]

No one in the world could have played him better imo. Or any of them. They casted perfectly

[@laura_nix]

THAT is the only kind of chemistry I wanna study in school

[@edgarcordova9861]

John K., Jim H. and Jack R. have the exact same voice, accent, timing and presence. And I love that from all John's characters.

[@micaelaroyo4837]

Jim and Pam being Jim and Pam before they even Jim and Pammed

[@vincentmarotta9800]

I'm sure the Executive Producer not only appreciated that someone cared about the show (and was auditioning to be part of the US version), but he also realized that was such a "Jim" attitude to have. The audition probably helped too.

[@jimmyneutron4329]

This interviews are so much better than your average late night show interviews with the host trying to interrupt the guest to make a stupid joke on every single time

[@nico-bq3mx]

I see office, I click

[@lukejack9551]

Welcome to " How legends are made" class. First lesson chapter one : John Krasinski...

[@emiliasmetanov3393]

after watching the office i will never be able to distinguish between jim and john krasinski

[@strayble]

okay, im sorry but eVEN IF I DIDNT KNOW HOW GREAT JIM AND PAM WERE, i would totally imagine john and jenna being a great couple. that whole experience about how he felt when he met her and how BOTH of them instinctively asked if the other got the part? that shit is special

[@riverabet]

@littlesmew just base on beauty? We have to admit, there's something pretty special between john and jenna.

[@graciecelia773]

thank god that didn’t screw up his audition. he was literally perfect for that part

[@kevinmach730]

Oh, young Jim. There's so much I need to warn you about, and yet...tragically, I cannot.

[@susanb5058]

It was so meant to be ❤️

[@vinote0550]

why's Jim roll playing this John guy

[@riyariya2036]

cherry.queen stfu lmao

[@lesleymay689]

John Krasinski is bae. 😍 Remember that old term, bae? Lol. But seriously. He just seems like a great guy...as evidenced by his new Some Good News show. It makes me tear up, and brings much needed light in this weird time.

[@tmanoutdoors8277]

John walks in and gets laughed at John: 😐

[@sahtification]

This sounds exactly like something Jim would do That's why

[@baptistepg8707]

Great interview. Funny as, for me, John's fears to have a watered down version of the UK show was exactly how I saw the first season. I watched the UK version first, then watched the first season of the USA show and found it really lame. Some episodes were sometime line per line copy and paste of the original show. I almost gave up but people told me that it would change in season and... damned it did! I am not almost done with season 5 and I am extremely glad I stuck with the show! When The Office US tries to replicate the UK version, it is really bad and looks like a poor copy. But when it does its own thing, it is a marvelous show! I would suggest anyone that started with the UK version to simply skip the US first season, as they do not really need character introductions anyway, as they already know them from the UK version.

[@rizvaldo7209]

Some things in life are just meant to be. Whether you are there or not, expecting it or not, hiding or running from it, if it's meant to be it will just happen. He's a lucky guy.

[@tmp123ful]

Amazing interview

[@danieldevereaux]

Someone should edit the end of this and the Jenna one together.

[@billieame]

John Krasinski es the definition of perfect husband and perfect human being

[@gudduentertains]

All the characters in this show including only Erin as the later addition were born to play these roles.

[@danw2940]

Best cast ever - even the villains are perfect!

[@ica6239]

Greg Daniels: :) John: 👁👄👁

[@christinagrivas4465]

I would think that the EP would appreciate some young actor looking out for the integrity of the original show. It shows that he’s a true fan of the material and not just another actor for hire looking for a job.

[@SuperBranman011]

WHY ARE JENNA AND JOHN NOT TOGETHER?????THIS BURNS MY SOUUULLLL

[@loudandclear6588]

:(

[@melmel5229]

I’ve always heard that they had a short fling. Is this true??

[@dannyr2976]

To be fair, John is kinda right about American sensibilities toward British based shows, and being a big fan of the UK version of The Office, I was reluctant to even consider watching it, and in my mind there was no way the infamous 'Michael Scott' I'd heard so much about compare to 'David Brent'. I recently started watching the US show and soooo happy to be proven wrong, and though far fetched at times, so much better than the original. Now it's become one of my favourite shows ever!

[@briansaunders5361]

John was the actor of the office that all the others took their clues from. He is a natural pro

[@lizibeff]

Forever in love with Jim Halpert

[@hamSAH713]

am i the only one thinkin he went from looking like a teenager to full dad in like 2 years.

[@MARTHAS_TAKE]

currently rewatching

[@vintagesoul5893]

Why did the ending make me want to cry

[@357trent]

The 89 dislikes are Dwight’s fake accounts

[@M3I0n_Me]

John is my favorite actor and celebrity

[@loolyoo27]

I'm always expecting him to look at the camera

[@AkshatPande92]

2:01 Ladies and gentleman, pause it there. That's the nard-dog face on big tuna. Wow!

[@BornAgainOfficial7]

wow thats a great fucking story , it makes everything just even more special and perfect , i love it

[@KDonkey4lyf]

who else thought that jon was sitting on the left while it was blurry?