Rainn Wilson Describes His Viral Plane Run-In with a Fan of The Office (Extended) | The Tonight Show

Rainn Wilson talks about his book Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution, sitting next to someone who watched The Office for an entire flight and his Peacock series, Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss.
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[@nikhileshkillada4217]

I wish the guy had said to Rainn then, "Identity theft is not a joke, dude. Millions of families suffer every year!"

[@maria-nw9vr]

that’s so cringe

[@Sillygamedowg_gamer]

@@maria-nw9vr yea

[@Robert-gm8ig]

@@maria-nw9vrHave you seen your username? 😂

[@Rjk26]

​@@Robert-gm8ig their name?

[@maria-nw9vr]

@@Robert-gm8ig what about it

[@bobbiandmoo]

I’m one of those insane people who watches the office on repeat relentlessly (literally) and Dwight has always been my favorite character on the show… the fact that Rainn Wilson is such an awesome person only made me love and adore Dwight even more. Best show ever made, absolutely iconic character. Love you, Rainn!!!!

[@dylanwestrand9507]

Watch the movie House of 1000 Corpses since you really like Rainn. That’s my favorite performance of his.

[@Thatoneguythatlovestheoffice]

Relatable

[@teresac3964]

I do too! I thought it was just me.

[@faresali5949]

5th time for me

[@auntsally2704]

😅

[@peacock]

Can’t wait to look for happiness with you, Rainn!

[@Emely471]

Stoppppp. I loved his show! Bring it back.

[@lochlanmurphy527]

REAL PEACOCK???

[@eliben4066]

Dwight: “It took him like 47 seconds of talking to me…” Jim: “Ooh, you sure it wasn’t 48 seconds?” Dwight: “No Jim, it was 47 seconds, anyways…” Jim: “And you are 100% sure… that it wasn’t 46 seconds?” Dwight: “Dammit, Jim!”

[@critie]

This is the most office comment ever 😂😂😂

[@RyanMonty]

"MICHAEL!"

[@malouremeticado1253]

“That could be possible.”

[@wagui9637]

​@@malouremeticado1253 "What about... 49 seconds?"

[@malouremeticado1253]

@@wagui9637 That could be possible.

[@blutomindpretzel1735]

wow, he literally lives on a Beet farm with strange animal breeds. Dwight is real, folks. Love it.

[@matt9741]

"FACT. I am a main character on that show. FACT. You did not recognize me. FACT. Now you are amazed."

[@conjured_up_skeletons6178]

FACT: Zonkeys are the best pets ever. FACT: You’re a Zonkey.

[@-Kailinn-]

Seems like such a genuine soul.

[@2pugshakur50]

Dwight and rainn are total opposites lol.But I love them both😂

[@JESSEXTO]

1:18 Why did I just smile from ear to ear!? Just imagine the excitement!

[@AEM479]

He’s just the sweetest. ❤

[@DavidBagga]

Rainn seems like a cool guy to just kick it with and talk about life with.

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

The office will always be iconic for me such a beautiful character, and actors ,and the bits never end. I'm still finding new jokes I'm so happy to see Rainn doing well with his new book I'm going to check it out❤.

[@planb444]

That's what she said

[@photophrodo]

Just started watching The Office for the first time last week. I've seen bits and pieces here and there over the years, so I kind of knew the characters, but now I'm really getting it of course. Great stuff, and Rainn is a genius. Also, "hygge" is a Scandinavian thing, but the Danish has made it famous.

[@Hemant.s]

Enjoy the ride!!!

[@Koffling]

Danish confirmation here. 👍

[@bonnymcdermott1240]

Best quality guest ive seen in a f___ing long time. Thank you!

[@user-vj4ih9pp9z]

Assistant 'to' the manager. 🤣🤣

[@mackemar]

Assistant ‘to’ the REGIONAL manager

[@user-vj4ih9pp9z]

@@mackemar 🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

[@kevinfager.]

What a surreal moment that must have been for that dude on the plane. My sis and I always share those moments with each other. Like just really odd coincidences. They’re fun.

[@wusrllygoood]

I love Rainn. Can't wait to read Soul Boom!

[@bee9305]

have u read it?

[@tds_pro4037]

Love You Rainn ! Great book 😊

[@bellroad100]

I’m so jealous he had a pet sloth! I would be in heaven! 🥰

[@mab5602]

I love you Rainn Wilson cant wait to read your book ❤

[@fraidysteinberg2365]

That story on the pane is so good! Love it!!!!! How sweet!!

[@MelanieGrimes]

I'm looking forward to reading it and practicing gratitude.

[@greyshamairens6754]

Im from the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua and yes its a nice place to love🥰 and not to mention for who dont know their are a specific ethnic group in Nicaragua that can speak english , we have 6 different ethnics groups , and that group is me ,the dialect is creole and its a broken english languague band its because we was governed by england, i never travelled anywhere outside of my home town either from a child we speak the broken language in our homes , many people from the usa asked me where i learned english if Nicaragua speaks spanish , well the answer is there are 6 differents ethnic group with 6 different languagues 🥰

[@FloridaManRacer]

The Office, and Scrubs. Infinitely re-watchable. Okay well, we know the season that shall not be named in Scrubs, but every second until then is incredible. I really need to buy the DVD Box sets of both shows. Yeah DVD's, kids, ask your parents about them lol.

[@daveedwards1257]

🎉 Rainn I am glad I saw this Interview. You are much more empathetic and spiritual than I ever realized. I first fell in love with you in "The Rocker" since I am a drummer from West side of Cleveland and lost a big op trying out for the James Gang Band as I got drafted on way to tryout meeting with Joe Walsh. I watched your ROCKER film over and over it was the only working DVD on the "farm" in NorCal. I watched it so many times I zoomed in to see what brand bass drum you were carrying down the driveway to the tour bus. Since you are spiritual you may find this interesting. Look close as the first orb movement takes place in about 12 frames. This orb shoots out of the car window, up over the garage, down the drive along the brick wall, then into your left arm 👀😳 The next time it shows up looking perhaps like a leaf chasing or being sucked down the street behind the bus for a few frames. Looks like a leaf, but look close and how is a leaf really sucked down the road by a bus like this 🤔🙄 Mighty odd. Yet I always thought once folks find this, perhaps this film will get the attention it really deserves. Very few folks I know ever heard about it. I hope folks start watching this film. One of my faves, but I never hear it mentioned for some reason. I think this info will get millions of more views. Yet I saw one set of DVDs were the orb chasing the bus was edited out some how. I had the copy with the red cover. I hope we get to talk one day I have many odd spiritual syncronisities, strange phenomena and sightings living near Mt Shasta. I also have a story about I was nearly eaten by a choopa Cobra or Mtn Lion in Sierra Nevada wild story 😬😳🤯 Plus I have ideas that may peacefully help reduce or eliminate violence in schools I am try to get to someone that can get these ideas to folks that can decide if worthy or not ... Then implement them. Thanks for being you Rainn ☝️😍 You and Jimmy are Earth Angels of the Highest Order in my book. My son DJ and I make soothing sounding Native American style spirit Flutes. And would like to gift 2 of them to you and Jimmy, for you both doing so much good for so many folks. ✌️😎🥁💕🎷🎶🎸🤗🌎👍🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲 Bongo Dave - Good Happens / Love Shall Prevail Ps You can see and hear what your flute gifts would sound like on TT daveedwards176

[@brucegrover5799]

OMG the best guy ever and the book is awesome!!!!

[@PattyBryant-mh4dd]

Rain Wilson is Great 😅 Loved him in the Office Series!! 😍💛 Fallon show the Bestes!!💛🤠💛

[@KalyElizabeth]

I’m currently reading the new book (or actually listening to it on audible, lol) and it’s awesome! Highly recommend!

[@krislihs7471]

I love this! I too am searching for all happiness!!!!☺️💕

[@crystalcastillo7575]

I wish him the best in the world

[@crystalcastillo7575]

Cant wait to purchase the book

[@susans654]

The Geography of Bliss is great too

[@anagasa]

Literally watched the office on the plane too this weekend lol

[@luismarquez3796]

Nicaragua presente!! Love the office and Dwight, Can't believe he lived here in Nic!

[@rainedyani8505]

Love The Office and love Rainn!! Especially bc he’s actually a very deep and thoughtful and ethical human - aka vegan. ✌️❤️

[@Linibethtavarez]

I love him ❤

[@vidarfreyr]

Yes. Hygge is from Denmark. I can confirm this as an Icelander living in Denmark. Its a cute cultural thing. The word 'hygge' could be translated as 'cozy'. But its true meaning needs more explanation. In short: Hygge is about relaxing and treating yourself. In Iceland we are familiar with the concept of 'hygge', but it is predominantly a Danish word and concept. Not, that everywhere in the world people like to have 'hygge' under various names and in different ways. But the Danes have normalized talking about taking time off for yourself. Whereas some other cultures may feel a bit of shame for admitting that you might need some hygge, where you are instead expected to work hard and never complain.

[@fellow-rodgers1567]

Just gonna put out there. The Slothshank Redemption. (Feat. Rain Wilson)

[@missstyers]

He is sooooo amazing !!! I love that he is so humble and kind … who knew ?? The next Keanu Reeves :-) if only all of Hollywood was like him

[@humbertozavala353]

A Nica Here!!!! 🤯 love the pets stories❤

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Hey, he was once the drummer for the mighty VESUVIUS!!

[@mv1362]

I never would have recognized him. Ever. I also didn't watch a single show because it gave me motion sickness 😅 but I knew who Dwight was 😊

[@lisaagrt]

Mais je l’aime ce mec même des années après the office on ressent toujours l’amour qu’il a pour celle ci c’est adorable. Le gars qui regarde the office dans l’avion à un trip beau souvenir c’est trop cool !!!

[@jepipie]

“the breakaway sloth.” yes make it happen!

[@Tar_kat]

Can't wait to see the episode from Bulgaria. :)

[@conjured_up_skeletons6178]

I follow world chess competitions and seeing him chill with Magnus Carlsen… that just made my day :)

[@ignitiontherapy]

Man…. I just got a life lesson watching Jimmy Fallon

[@jdmac44]

And here I am imagining him in coach, silly me! lol

[@JonnyDIY]

Could you imagine!? What if he'd trolled Rainn and said "I love the show, except for that Dwight guy." 🤣

[@jamescall7397]

Define spiritual and soul.

[@KillianSmiles]

You could contemplate on those definitions yourself, and myabe read the book if you're interested in Wilson's perspective :D

[@BasesLoadedLacquer]

i'm prolly the only human on the plant who's never seen a single episode of the office, but i fell in love with rainn in backstrom. i was so sad when it was canceled, cuz it was brilliant. but now that i know that he's a huge animal lover (and grew up with a fkn SLOTH?! like shut up.) i'm all in for all thangs rainn wilson. 🥰

[@MrGonzal3z]

Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica 🤓

[@unknown5150variable]

lol, beat me to it

[@seanmacp]

I’m waiting for the book on beets bears and battlestar galactica

[@Unidad19]

Una buena pregunta sería de donde le nace esa parte espiritual??

[@holis2242]

DIOS ES EL CAMINO,LA VERDAD Y LA VIDA❤

[@riobrasilsambashowssambist1453]

4:00 wouldn't they allow a sloth to be comfortable in habitat rather than forcing him to br in a cage?????!!!😭😭

[@rafnbaldurgislason2554]

He mentioned Iceland. I think is name Rainn is Icelandic - if you add the old letter "Þ" (th sound), you get the name Þráinn wich is a icelandic name.

[@cassandra5463]

I was sitting next to a guy on a plane to nyc who told me that Jimmy Fallon goes to his restaurant in the Hamptons all the time and orders the spiciest chicken Vindaloo...there's my celebrity on a plane story lol

[@shae.f]

Hallelujah God bless you Rain ⚔️ angels protection favor blessing in Jesus name 🎶👑🤍

[@AlterRevolution]

I can relate to the gentleman in the airplane. I sometimes pass by my own girlfriend without realizing it. I’m just in my own world 🙈

[@kerrymarie3510]

here cause the short i watched pissed me of cuttin out

[@msblackpinkie6866]

Omg! MY name is Alma lol 😂

[@gracepeterson7483]

A lot of people watch The Office back to back. It's not that unusual. :)

[@parsaplayz7085]

I feel like Rainn and Jack Black would make good friends

[@Dairunt1]

They're both in Weird Al's movie. Rainn is the co-protagonist to Daniel Radcliffe and Jack Black has a small cameo.

[@lynngavin8806]

If you search for it under Rainn Wilson…. It does show more of chat

[@csayushsinghchauhan3853]

Whenever I am about to do something, I think would an idiot do that. If it is, I don't do that thing! Best Advice ever

[@TheKillahKyla]

Rainn on a plane

[@nicolamcguinness8689]

Richard deacon talk about Jim backus

[@jose-bd5sl]

mano, é o vinheteiro

[@Fantasmister]

Shades of Midsommar there in Iceland. Midvinter maybe?

[@rogerzambranomusic]

Zonkeys are a real thing. 🤯

[@eljefe308]

My homie actually has a zonkey.

[@AWrandom20]

Rainn, you can travel the world in search of happiness, but true happiness comes from the peace of Jesus. ❤ blessings to you.

[@razzram1629]

Stop imposing your belief on his. He has his own you have yours.

[@KalyElizabeth]

He actually is of the bahai religion which interestedly follows a lot of Jesus’s teachings. They don’t believe he was/is the son of God but they believe in him and realize that he was an incredible spiritual leader.

[@gpb365]

Plot Twist: The guy knew and was trolling him the entire time.

[@VenomClaws]

He was on Thoe Von 1v1 genuine interview

[@brianloften769]

here to finish watching that terribly clipped short

[@willowfernn]

same lol

[@juliancanovas-yanezmoriano559]

Glad about this book, but i missed the moment when Rainn says I am Bahá'í, I belong to the Bahá' í Faith, but I wrote something that can reach almost anyone. ❤

[@LokeshThakur]

he looks like alan carr here.

[@RHOELIS]

♥

[@MusicLover-my6fo]

Marvel shouldn't replace John Krasinski as Mister Fantastic because Rainn Wilson would be the perfect voice of HERBIE in the MCU.

[@bjornhararson7670]

I don’t now how Rainn wos travelling with in Iceland,we don’t dance around naked in nature😂 But he is right about religion and rong about The elves 😉

[@Avacado721]

Best thing to watch Dwight do ‘martial art’ kicks

[@SW-li7gd]

He is Dwright

[@villanessa]

Icelandic people aren't religious and are some of the happiest in the world. There's gotta be a connection there for sure. ❤

[@razzram1629]

Hmm maybe their political systems isn't so corrupt? Maybe they don't have gun deaths everyday? They're more health-oriented, more environmentally friendly. There's far more reasons to their happiness than the absence of religion. Millions of religious families are happy, but they are surrounded by a lot of bad, contributing factors in their society, their cultures. I respect your opinion but I have to disagree.

[@o.aldenproductions.9858]

We are more on the mysticism side of religion than fundamental side ..😉

[@leifurthorleifs9869]

Yes, they take a descript happy pill from the pharmacy.

[@rslongshot7453]

I became the happiest I’ve ever been once I got more religious. Sounds like a personal issue.

[@thebigcheese5114]

With a population of only around 372k, they don’t face the same challenges as most the world.

[@montellavvv]

Rainn should've said "Hey, idiot!". Instant recognition.

[@RadicalEdward_115]

Well to be fair.. Dwight got big lol

[@ashtoncooper7927]

So the guy from The Last Mimmzy wrote a book on spirituality

[@alidi4144]

Rainn should be 1st guest

[@simplecanadian2940]

Wonder if it was a Three Towed Sloth?

[@simplecanadian2940]

Sloths need to live in trees. Climbing to them is like swimming to a fish.

[@trapgod93]

Dwight and rainn are both completely different characters.

[@abhaybrar6237]

'i state my regret'

[@mnpa6154]

She said 'head', but close enough.

[@ForrestGumpWR]

Naked Drummer Man!!!

[@ItsBondoBaby]

The Danish ruled Iceland for about 500 years, so Jimmy's "hygge" callout was closer to correct than Rainn may have realized.

[@stevebaker2890]

He had a narcissistic bird lol

[@davidigleniec2483]

watched jaws clintès speech of the u.s.s indianapolis and then this.... Go into the ocean and surrender, nah.

[@lordnemo6401]

Have Fallon gotten better?

[@expectationlost]

don't cage a sloth

[@philipmeyer7402]

“That car is a ridiculous choice for this climate.”

[@leomh10]

.... OMG