John Krasinski and Idris Elba in The Office

SUMMARY

  • John Krasinski's relentless pranks on Idris Elba made filming The Office hilariously chaotic, with Elba struggling to keep a straight face.
  • Despite Elba's serious role as Charles Miner, Krasinski's pranks included scribbling absurd doodles on Elba's scripts, creating on-set chaos.
  • Krasinski's mischievous antics on The Office led to hilarious moments, with Elba recalling his attempts to read through ridiculous pranks.

Filming The Office often felt more like a playground than a workplace, especially with John Krasinski and Idris Elba causing chaos, like, all the time. While Elba brought his serious edge to Charles Miner, Krasinski wasn’t afraid to take the fun up a notch. The result – a mischievous prank war that escalated in the quirkiest way. 

John Krasinski in a still from A Quiet PlaceJohn Krasinski in a still from A Quiet Place | Credits: Sunday Night Productions

Krasinski turned the tables on Elba with a bit of revenge so hilariously absurd it left the cast struggling to keep a straight face.

Idris Elba’s struggle with John Krasinski’s pranks in The Office

Universal TelevisionIdris Elba from The Office | Credits: Universal Television

When Idris Elba stepped into The Office as the no-nonsense Charles Miner, he brought an intensity that had Dunder Mifflin employees trembling – on screen, at least. Off-screen, however, it was Elba who had to hold it together, thanks to John Krasinski’s relentless pranks. 

Elba admitted that filming the hit comedy often turned into a laugh marathon, with Krasinski leading the charge in trying to crack him up.

Elba shared that Krasinski’s antics went far beyond the typical giggles. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, he revealed that Krasinski loved to push boundaries. He said,

Trying to keep a straight face while I’m doing my lines. Someone else would make another sound over here. It was a lot of work.

The hardest part, though? Staying professional while his co-star scribbled absurd doodles on his scripts.

Idris Elba's message to John Krasinski #theoffice

In a separate interview with Radio X, Elba got candid about one particularly bold prank. He joked,

John. It’s Idris. I remember the days on the US Office when you would draw penises on my script, while I was reading. Thinking that I could just continue reading while there’s a big d*ck. Thank you, John, for your support.

As Charles Miner, Idris Elba was the stern foil to John Krasinski’s prank-loving Jim Halpert. But behind the scenes, it was Krasinski who had the upper hand, proving that his on-screen charm wasn’t just for show. 

John Krasinski’s Jack Ryan movie is officially happening

John Krasinski in Tom Clancy's Jack RyanJohn Krasinski in Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan | Credits: Paramount Television

John Krasinski is back as the globe-trotting spy we all love. Prime Video dropped the news that a Jack Ryan movie is officially in the works, kicking off production in January 2025 in London. After crushing it in the show’s final season, Krasinski is set to return as the CIA hero, with Se7en’s Sienna Miller joining the ride.

Krasinski’s returning as the CIA operative we all know and love, with Se7en’s Sienna Miller joining the crew. Wendell Pierce and Michael Kelly are also set to return, with Andrew Bernstein, who directed some of the series’ best episodes, taking the helm. 

Get ready for some serious global thrills and geopolitical drama.

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Written by Heena Singh

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Heena Singh is a writer at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.