“I smell a spinoff right there”: Rainn Wilson Has a Dark Idea for ‘The Office’ Spinoff That Heartbreakingly Ruins the Series Finale

The Office fans have been clamoring for years, hoping for a reboot, a spinoff, or literally any excuse to see the gang back together. So, imagine their surprise when the reunion finally happened… to sell ASMR pillows, of all things!

Craig Robinson in The Office | Credits: NBC

During the collab, Craig Robinson and Rainn Wilson couldn’t resist tossing around a few wild spinoff ideas in an interview, one of which took a hilariously dark turn!

Rainn Wilson’s dark idea for The Office resurrection

Every core member of The Office, one of the greatest shows to ever grace the television screens, spent nearly nine years bringing their iconic characters to life. Slipping back into those roles, however, is a double-edged sword. While they might love to revisit those days, most aren’t exactly eager to do so, and for several quite understandable reasons (which we’ll get into shortly)!

Still, in a recent CinemaBlend chat, Craig Robinson and Rainn Wilson couldn’t help but take a playful detour down memory lane, cooking up a spinoff idea that took a hilariously dark twist! The actor behind Dwight explained,

To that, Robinson replied that he would be absolutely down to step back into the shoes of Darryl Philbin saying, “I’ll play Darryl in a heartbeat, for the record. I would, yeah. What I’m thinking about opening Darryl’s Bar.“

Rainn Wilson as Dwight Schrute in The Office | Credits: NBC

In his signature twisted way, Wilson thus suggested something that completely obliterated the beautifully satisfying ending of the show. He said,

To which Robinson jokingly quipped, “I smell a spinoff right here.” To jog some memories, The Office ended on a high note for Dwight Schrute. He became the regional manager, married the love of his life, Angela, raised their son, and continued to be the proud owner of Schrute Farms. For fans, it was the perfect send-off for their favorite bears-beets-battle star galactica-loving oddball.

So, for Rainn Wilson to suggest a storyline that derails all that happiness? Let’s just say something would have to go terribly wrong, something fans would never want to see Dwight suffer through!

Should The Office get a spin-off or reboot?

While this is being discussed, let’s dive into why a reboot or spinoff might not be the best idea, no matter how tempting it sounds. Sure, it’s fun to talk about, but that won’t stop the numerous The Office spin-offs in different countries.

Although it’s a good thing that this particular comedy is getting the chance to survive and thrive in different cultures and environments, exploring every possible thread, it’s actually pretty entertaining to watch whether they succeed, and, let’s be honest, fail too!

And yet, some things are better left untouched, and the beloved characters from the American version of The Office definitely fall into that category.

A still from The Office – The Christmas Party episode | Image: NBC

For starters, the cast has moved on to incredible careers since the show ended. Steve Carell is a master of both drama and comedy, John Krasinski has transformed into an action hero and director, and Mindy Kaling has created a string of hit shows. Everyone’s found their groove, and they’ve earned the right to shine beyond Dunder Mifflin.

Second, let’s be real, rebooting just for a quick paycheck isn’t fair to these characters or even the fans who adore them. Instead, let’s leave their stories in the perfect place the finale gave the viewers and allow fans to imagine how their lives played out from thereon. That way, The Office remains a source of endless comfort, something fans can return to again and again to relive the magic.

The Office is streaming on Peacock.