Dakota Johnson spoke about her time on the set of the final episode of “The Office” during an interview on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” on Thursday.
Before she found fame in the Fifty Shades movie series, Johnson and Seth Meyers had roles in the final episode, with Johnson playing a rookie accountant and Meyers appearing on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update. ” offered a parody of the corner. ” Johnson admitted to being a fan of “The Office” and grabbed the opportunity to appear on the final episode. However, she said with humor that her experience was unexpectedly difficult. Although she was expected to appear in a short cameo, she ended up being on set for two weeks and had minimal on-screen presence.
“Honestly, that was the worst time of my life,” Johnson said. Said Myers. “They asked, 'Do you want to be in the final game of the series?'” And I was like, 'Of course,' and I thought I'd show up for about half a day. I was there for 2 weeks. And I'm barely on the show. ”
Reflecting on the atmosphere on set on the show's final day, Johnson spoke of the heavy atmosphere on set. “There's been a weird dynamic going on for the last 10 years. Some people didn't talk to each other. And I came in like, 'I'm so excited to be here!' I am. No one wanted to talk to me. No one cared…I was like sending faxes in the background of all these scenes. ” (RELATED: 'The Office' Star Says Show Was 'Fearless' But He 'Probably Couldn't Be Aboard' Today)
The finale was more than just a milestone for Johnson & Meyers, with a roster of guest stars including Rachel Harris, Joan Cusack, and Ed Begley Jr., plus the likes of Steve Carell, BJ Novak, and Mindy Kaling. It was also to commemorate the return of the series' stalwart. variety.
In a related development, Bryan Cranston, who directed a landmark episode in season 9 of the show, recently floated the idea of a reunion movie with Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, a new addition to the “The Office” universe. hinted at the possibility of a new horizon. The prospect of revisiting the world of “The Office” took a more concrete shape in early 2024 with the announcement that original showrunner Greg Daniels is spearheading reboot plans.
