The role eventually went to The Daily Show’s Steve Carell, but many others were in the running. open image in gallery Ricky Gervais as David Brent and Steve Carell as Michael Scott in the UK and ...

Ricky Gervais has debunked a rumour that he auditioned to replace Steve Carrell in The Office US. The comedian co-created the original British version of the show and starred as David Brent ...