10 Actors You Didn't Know Were Almost Cast In The Office
5. Louis CK As Michael Scott
One of the more high-profile candidates, Louis CK was brought in to read for the role of Michael Scott in the early days of planning. At the time he had a good job at CBS though, so he wasn't available.
You have to think he would have brought a completely different vibe to the role.
The comedian and writer has a long list of comedy specials under his belt. He has also acted in Parks and Recreation and Horace and Pete, among other shows.