The buzz about the new Office spinoff series is building, and fans have been wondering if we will see Mindy Kaling’s beloved character, Kelly Kapoor, make a return.
Mindy Kaling on Returning as Kelly Kapoor
Mindy Kaling recently shared her thoughts on possibly revisiting her character from the iconic series. She mused, It’s been such a long time since I’ve acted as Kelly Kapoor that I’m like, ‘Oh, I’d have to get into character’ — not to sound method
. While she acknowledges the challenge, she remains open to it. For that group of people, I would definitely – I’d be open to it.
The New Cast and Direction
The spinoff series, featuring talents like Domhnall Gleeson from About Time, and Sabrina Impacciatore from The White Lotus, has generated significant excitement. Kaling expressed her faith in the team behind it, stating, I think it’s gonna be great. I don’t have anything to do with it, but I’m a big fan of the people behind the scenes, so I think it’ll be good
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Greg Daniels’ Influence
Greg Daniels, who originally adapted the British version of the sitcom for U.S. television, is once again at the helm of this project. With Universal Television producing and Michael Koman co-leading the creative force, there are high hopes for this new venture. Production kicks off this July and is set to premiere on Peacock.
A Nod to Diverse Talent
Kaling also reflected on her journey with NBC and how they’ve supported diverse talent. NBC has always taken a chance on me as an on-screen talent, even though there are not Indian-American actresses and I’m not, like, a size zero, so it’s this incredible thing
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Mindy’s Future Projects
Currently balancing multiple projects, Kaling continues to draw inspiration from workplace comedies like 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, and, of course, The Office. As she works on her new pilot, fans eagerly await what comes next from this multi-talented creator.
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