While theoriginal UK sitcomTheOfficewas a beloved cult hit, the cynical British sitcom had a hard time traveling overseas.

Originally, Micheal was clearly based on the original UK shows main character, David Brent.

Vitally, this change also lined up with a big switch in the personality ofThe Offices Michael Scott.

The Office Poster Michael Scott

Originally, Micheal was clearly based on the original UK shows main character, David Brent.

Like so many iconic characters from British sitcoms, Brent was an abrasive, often outright irritating presence.

Daniels toldThe Hollywood Reporterthat, in season 1, “He was not a good person.

Steve Carell’s Michael Scott talks to the camera in The Office season 1

Hes more of the frustrating uncle or something.

Carells character is arguably the sweetest cast member ofThe Officedespite his glaringly obvious issues.

In contrast, Carells character is arguably the sweetest cast member ofThe Officedespite his glaringly obvious issues.

Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office

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