Rainn Wilson Reflects on the 'Miraculous' Legacy of 'The Office' Nearly a Decade Later (Exclusive)
etonline.comcame to an end, and its impact on pop culture hasn't dissipated. For Rainn Wilson, the beloved sitcom still plays a role in his life on a frequent basis.The actor recently spoke with ET's Matt Cohen while promoting his new film, and he reflected on the indelible legacy of, as well as his iconic character, Dwight Schrute.«I think about a lot because it’s become so culturally iconic,» Wilson shared. «You know, obviously I’m recognized all the time, and they are always doing new stuff with.
It's playing in different parts of the world and there's different kinds of merchandise coming out and books and podcasts and whatnot.
So that does make me end up thinking about it quite a lot.»Wilson said that he is «just so grateful» for the longevity of the show's popularity and the stalwart fanbase. «I really am super grateful.
I know a lot of people that were on television shows for a very long time and no one thinks about or watches their television show anymore,» Wilson shared. «And, you know, they got some nice paychecks, but that’s it.»«But the fact that we were able to make something that still resonates, especially with young people today, is really miraculous,» he added.Now, Wilson is starring in the Netflix comedy — alongside Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening — and the actor explained how the role allowed him to get back to his comic roots.«You know, it's funny, since, I haven’t done many roles that are just kind of straight-up comedic,» Wilson said. «I’ve done a lot of indie films and kind of various television shows that are, you know, dramedy, maybe, that have some comic elements.
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