Rainn Wilson Says 'The Office' Would Be Too Inappropriate for Today
Originally published Jun 14, 2026
By Jack Dunn · Variety
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Key points
- Rainn Wilson claims 'The Office' could not be made today due to its politically incorrect humor.
- The actor's comments were made during an interview with Fox News Digital.
- The Peacock sequel 'The Paper' has raised questions about the original show's relevance in the current cultural climate.
Rainn Wilson, star of 'The Office,' recently told Fox News Digital that the sitcom could not be made in today's cultural climate due to its politically incorrect humor. Wilson noted that the show's style of comedy would be too challenging to replicate under current standards. The comment comes amid the release of 'The Paper,' a Peacock sequel to 'The Office,' which has sparked debate over whether the original's humor would be acceptable by today's standards.
Read the original story: Variety — by Jack Dunn