John Krasinski reunited with his former The Office co-star Steve Carell on the first episode of his new YouTube series, Some Good News.
Krasinski launched a new YouTube channel “dedicated entirely to good news” over the weekend, in which he aims to highlight some positive stories from around the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The first newscast featured coverage of global celebrations for health workers and an interview with a young girl who recently finished chemotherapy, alongside a host of other heartwarming stories sent in from the audience.
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In a later segment, Krasinski introduced Carell as his “entertainment correspondent” via video link. The pair reminisced about their favourite moments from NBC’s The Office, which celebrated its 15th anniversary this year. Carell fondly recalled some of the exchanges that took place around the micro flatscreen TV on-set while Krasinski reflected on the day that they filmed their emotional final scene together.
“Some of the most fun memories, personally or professionally, are intertwined and connected with that show,” said Carell, who played office manager Michael Scott in the long-running sitcom. “Without a doubt. Listen I know everyone’s talking about a reunion, hopefully one day, we just get to reunite as people. And just all get to say hi,” added Krasinski, who starred as the affable paper pusher Jim Halpert.
The Office aired on NBC from March 24, 2005, to May 16, 2013, lasting a total of nine seasons. In the years since, there have been rumours of the show being given the revival treatment, with NBC President Bob Greenblatt saying it could be possible, though it might not include the complete original cast. Krasinski, however, previously said he would be open to the idea of reprising his role in the future.
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John Krasinski joins a host of other celebrities offering lighter entertainment options while in isolation. Seth MacFarlane recently launched a podcast hosted by Family Guy’s Stewie and Brian, Jodie Whittaker transformed into Doctor Who for an “emergency transmission”, and Sir Patrick Stewart has been reading daily sonnets for his fans.
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Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.
Source: IGN.com John Krasinski Launches 'Some Good News' Online Show With Guest Steve Carell