Or at least, thats what he said.

Steve Carellwont be inThe Officespinoff but one of his former costars will.

In an interview withJimmy FallononThe Tonight Show, theMorning Showstar briefly discussed the forthcoming newOfficeseries.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 23: (L-R) Domhnall Gleeson and Steve Carell attend FX’s “The Patient” Season 1 Premiere at NeueHouse Los Angeles on August 23, 2022 in Hollywood, California.

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I don’t know if you know this: it’s gonna be all the original cast.

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Carell did say that he consulted with one of the lead actors of the upcoming project.

He’s an excellent actor.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 13: Steve Carell attends Paramount’s “If” New York premiere at SVA Theater on May 13, 2024 in New York City.

Steve Carell.Marleen Moise/WireImage

And he actually called me and asked, you know, Should I do this?

Is this something did you enjoy it?

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Carell had previously confirmedthat he wont appear in the series.

I will be watching but I will not be showing up.

“But Im excited about it, it sounds like a great conceit.

I love the idea I guess its set in a family newspaper company.