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Rainn Wilson's unusual, unsettling audition nearly cost him which role on 'The Office' (US)?
Answer
Dwight Schrute
Wilson's odd and intense choices during his audition initially worried casting directors, but they decided to take a chance on him, and he went on to play Dwight Schrute for the show's entire run.
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The Office's Dwight Schrute actor Rainn Wilson was almost fired for his 'creepy' audition, but casting directors saw comedic potential in his unusual choices.
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- Michael Scott
- Andy Bernard
- Creed Bratton
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