The Iconic Comedy Actor Who Almost Starred As Dwight In The Office

“The Office” still remains one of the funniest and most beloved TV comedies of all time.

The show, which aired on NBC from 2005 to 2013, boasted hilarious jokes and a stellar cast.

The series focused on the employees at the small paper company, Dunder Mifflin, in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Dwight is one of the most unique and quirky characters in the history of television.

The beet farmer/paper salesman is constantly striving to be the best (viaCharactour).

However, his methods are often unconventional and at times dangerous.

His on-again, off-again relationship with fellow co-worker Angela is also something that fans become very invested in.

However, other actors also wanted the job.

In fact, actorSeth Rogenauditioned for the role as well.

While Rogen obviously didn’t get the role of Dwight Schrute his career didn’t suffer.

Rogen also starred alongside “The Office” actor Steve Carell in “The 40-Year-Old Virgin.”

It seems that everything worked out for Rogen despite losing the role of Dwight.