Jul 10 2006The Office Coming to Theaters?
Reportedly, the BBC's comedy unit is looking to start making more movies based on their hit sitcoms, the first of which is said to be Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's The Office:
Kenton Allen, creative head of BBC Comedy Talent, is heading up a scheme that, in Allen's words, would allow its comedy stars "to paint on a bigger canvas." Among the shows reportedly being considered for a big-screen version is The Office, starring Ricky Gervais.
From the impressions I've gotten from Gervais and Merchant, I doubt this would ever actually happen. I think they did everything they wanted to with the characters in the two series and Christmas specials, regardless of how badly fans want more.
I mean, how long have we begged for a Facts of Life movie to no avail? They say they did what they needed to with the characters, but I maintain that Tootie has always been too rich to be explored on the small screen.
Reader Comments
1. Pat - July 10, 2006 10:22 AM
Absolutely. I can't see Gervais ever doing anything like that. The show wrapped up perfectly with the Christmas Special (probably my favorite hour of TV ever). What more is there to say?
2. Average - July 11, 2006 3:35 PM
Well, Pat, I know I would love watching a movie version of the tv show. Especially if they dont polish it up and leave it mostly hand held and dry.
I realize they only shot it that way do to their financial shortage but the documentary style is what made the comedy so innovative.