No more Michael Scott...

**R13** · June 28th, 2010, 08:43 PM

It looks like Dunder Mifflin will indeed be Scott-free this time next year.

Steve Carell is reaffirming his desire to leave The Office and his role as Michael Scott at the end of the hitcom?s upcoming seventh season. ?I think [season] 7 will be my last year,? he told us over the weekend at the premiere of his new animated flick, Despicable Me. ?I want to fulfill my contract. I think it?s a good time to move on.?

Asked if there?s anything that could change his mind, Carell said, ?No. I just want to spend more time with my family.?

Back in April, Carell made headlines when he announced in a BBC radio interview that next season ?would probably? be his last on The Office. And he?s not backtracking! (Reporting by Jace Brittain)

Steve Carell on 'Office' exit: 'It's a good time to move on' | Ausiello | EW.com

**Ironlung** · June 28th, 2010, 10:13 PM

Does it make it more than one season after he's gone?

**Jason** · June 28th, 2010, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by Ironlung

Does it make it more than one season after he's gone?

I dont see it. No Michael Scott no Office. Scott to me is The Office.

**R13** · June 29th, 2010, 01:47 AM

I think they might try to milk the jim/pam thing out for another season, maybe, not saying it'll be successful but NBC knows The Office is a gem and they put out a lot of **** that is over a couple episodes in. But they might just end it when he goes, I don't know how they could keep it going, there's no one that can carry that show. If they do decide to keep it going, how are they going to send Michael off...fire him? Him quitting? Just wondering what events will lead up to him leaving in whichever way if they decide to carry on.

**TheBeast** · June 29th, 2010, 08:30 AM

Originally Posted by Ironlung

Does it make it more than one season after he's gone?

No.

**1inStripes** · June 29th, 2010, 11:14 AM

Maybe Gervais is his replacement? That could be a good angle to keep it going. (Thats what she said)

**buckeye_fan** · June 29th, 2010, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by 1inStripes

Maybe Gervais is his replacement? That could be a good angle to keep it going. (Thats what she said)

I actually like this idea.

**R13** · June 29th, 2010, 07:11 PM

That's a really good idea, didn't even cross my mind, I love Gervais. I don't see him fitting in with the cast though IMO, hope I'm wrong, but just think that for some reason. But if that were to happen and it go on, who else would leave the show? I would think with Carell going, some others would leave with him.