“Im excited about it, it sounds like a great conceit,” Carell said.

PeacocksThe Officefollow-up has piquedSteve Carells curiosity but he wont be involved in the show in any capacity.

The40-Year-Old Virginstar discussed the upcoming TV show at the premiere of his new filmIF.

Steve Carell

Steve Carell.Cindy Ord/Getty

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

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

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The new series wasofficially announcedlast week.

Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office

Steve Carell as Michael Scott on ‘The Office’.Justin Lubin/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty

Carell also toldTHRabout working with his former costar as a director.

Krasinski was similarly effusive about working with Carell.

“Steve’s one of the most talented people on the planet,“Krasinski toldEntertainment Weeklyin December.

The film hits theaters May 17.