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Buzz Feed
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
The Director Of 'The Office US' Opened Up About The One Huge Difference From The Original British Sitcom
We can all agree that The Office US is a heavyweight in the sitcom landscape. Well, Paul Feig, who directed many of the US episodes, has opened up about one of the major differences from the original. Speaking to BuzzFeed UK, Paul shared that he and the team transformed the protagonist for American audiences, due to differences in humour across the pond. BuzzFeed UK In the British version, Ricky Gervais plays Wernham Hogg manager David Brent, while Steve Carell led the US adaptation as Michael Scott. 'British audiences really like taking the piss out of a out of a boar, but American audiences can't make that their lead person – they have to have some kind of emotional investment in that person. If they don't, they're just kind of like, 'why am I following this terrible person around?'' If you've seen the original, you'll be well aware that David Brent has very few redeeming qualities – while he's hilarious, Paul accurately described him as a 'pretty despicable character.' So how did The Office US win our hearts? 'The key to the show was humanising Michael,' Paul shared. He revealed that the turning point was in the iconic office Olympics episode in season two, which was where we saw a softer side to Michael for the first time, courtesy of an artistic decision from Steve Carell. NBC In the episode, Michael had just bought a condo, and while he was initially the butt of the joke, when it came to him receiving his award, Steve started getting emotional. 'It was just this moment of, 'like wow, that's brilliant,' Paul said, 'We were all like, 'Steve, keep doing that.' So that was the show's turning point, giving audiences an insight into the character's more vulnerable side – something that became a key part of Michael's growth throughout the series. NBC While Michael's foot-in-mouth moments are hilarious, it's safe to say his emotional side played a huge part in why Michael remains one of the most lovable sitcom characters. NBC
Irish Daily Star
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Netflix You season 5 cast: What else has Raegan and Maddie Lockwood star Anna Camp been in?
WARNING: This article contains spoilers from You season five. Anna Camp joins the cast in You season five, and with the final chapter of Joe Goldberg's saga now available for viewing, fans are eager to learn more about the actress's previous roles. Three years after the events in London, Joe Goldberg (portrayed by Penn Badgley) and Kate Lockwood (Charlotte Ritchie) have settled in New York, where Kate manages the Lockwood Corporation. Despite being named CEO following her father's death, half-sister Raegan Lockwood (Anna Camp) is unconvinced it was the right choice and is hell-bent on taking over the company. On the other hand, her twin sister Maddie Lockwood (also played by Camp) has no interest in the family business and is better known as a socialite living in the shadow of her family. With Camp playing both Raegan and Maddie, she plays a pivotal role in You season five, sparking curiosity among Netflix subscribers about her other acting credits. Actress Anna Camp plays Aubrey in the Pitch Perfect franchise. (Image: BROWNSTONE PRODUCTIONS) What else has You season 5 star Anna Camp been in? Camp's most globally recognized role is undoubtedly her portrayal of Aubrey in the popular comedy-musical franchise Pitch Perfect. In the first film, she leads the A capella group the Barden Bellas, but her stage fright proves to be a stumbling block for their success until Beca (Anna Kendrick) joins the team. Actress Anna Camp was Jolene French in The Help. (Image: PARTICIPANT) Her second most notable role to date is as the antagonist Sarah Newlin in the horror drama True Blood seasons two, six, and seven. Sarah was once married to Steve Newlin (Michael McMillian), with whom she led the anti-vampire religious cult, the Fellowship of the Sun. However, her affair with Jason Stackhouse (Ryan Kwanten) resulted in the dissolution of both her marriage and the group. Actress Anna Camp was Sarah Newlin in HBO's True Blood. (Image: HBO) The 42 year old actress has also starred in a host of notable series including The Office US as Pam Beesley's (Jenna Fischer) sister Penny, Glee as Candace Dystra, Mad Men as Bethany Van Nuys, and The Mindy Project as Gwen Grandy. In terms of her film career, Camp has had roles in The Help, The Most Hated Woman in America, Desperados, and most recently, Nuked. According to her IMDb page, she is set to star in the comedy Bride Hard alongside Rebel Wilson and will also have a role in Scream 7. You is available to watch on Netflix.
Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside You star Anna Camp's career from Pitch Perfect and True Blood to The Office and Mad Men
Anna Camp stars in You season five as twins Raegan and Maddie Lockwood and Netflix subscribers have been keen to see what else she has been in. WARNING: This article contains spoilers from You season five. Anna Camp joins the cast in You season five, and with the final chapter of Joe Goldberg's saga now available for viewing, fans are eager to learn about her other roles. Three years after the events in London, Joe Goldberg (portrayed by Penn Badgley) and Kate Lockwood (Charlotte Ritchie) are living in New York, where she heads the Lockwood Corporation. Despite being named CEO following her father's demise, half-sister Raegan Lockwood (Anna Camp) is unconvinced it was the correct choice and is set on taking control of the company. Conversely, her twin sister Maddie Lockwood (also played by Camp) has no interest in the business and is better known as a socialite living in the shadow of her family. With Camp playing both Raegan and Maddie, she plays a pivotal role in You season five, sparking curiosity among Netflix subscribers about her other work. What else has You season 5 star Anna Camp been in? Camp's most globally recognised role is undoubtedly as Aubrey in the popular comedy-musical franchise Pitch Perfect. In the first film, she leads the A capella group the Barden Bellas, but her stage fright had been causing issues for their success until Beca (Anna Kendrick) is welcomed on board. Her second most notable role to date has been as antagonist Sarah Newlin in the horror drama True Blood seasons two, six and seven. Sarah was previously married to Steve Newlin (Michael McMillian), with whom she ran the anti-vampire religious cult, the Fellowship of the Sun. However, her affair with Jason Stackhouse (Ryan Kwanten) led to the dissolution of their marriage and the group. The 42-year-old actress has also starred in a number of popular series including The Office US as Pam Beesley's (Jenna Fischer) sister Penny, Glee as Candace Dystra, Bethany Van Nuys in Mad Men and The Mindy Project as Gwen Grandy. In terms of her big screen work, Camp has had roles in films such as The Help, The Most Hated Woman in America, Desperados and most recently Nuked. According to her IMDb page, she is set to star in the comedy Bride Hard alongside Rebel Wilson and will also have a role in Scream 7.
Irish Daily Star
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Netflix You star Anna Camp's life from famous ex-husbands, The Office cameo and talks of Pitch Perfect 4
WARNING: This article contains spoilers from You. Anna Camp has piqued the interest of You fans as she makes her first appearance in the psychological thriller's fifth and final season on Netflix . You season five premiered on the streaming platform on Thursday, April 24, bringing the drama back to its original setting in New York where viewers reconnect with Joe Goldberg (portrayed by Penn Badgley). Three years have elapsed since his London escapades, and he's now wedded to the CEO of Lockwood Corporation, Kate Lockwood (Charlotte Ritchie), who begins facing her own set of problems courtesy of her half-sister Raegan Lockwood (Anna Camp). Raegan is hell-bent on usurping Kate's position at any cost, while her twin sister Maddie (also played by Anna Camp) is a socialite tired of living in Raegan's shadow. With You season five now available for viewing on Netflix, fans are keen to learn more about actress Anna Camp, the talent behind the characters of Raegan and Maddie Lockwood. Early life Camp hails from Aiken, South Carolina, where she grew up with her mother Dee, a Democratic Party volunteer, her father Thomas, a bank executive, and her older sister Saluda. Her acting journey reportedly began in school when she was cast in a Drug Abuse Resistance Education video. Actress Anna Camp played Pam Beesly's sister Penny in season six of The Office US. (Image: NBC) She later attended the University of North Carolina School of the Arts before relocating to New York to kickstart her career. The Office One of the actress's first gigs was in the legendary series The Office, which starred big names like Steve Carrell, John Krasinski, and Mindy Kaling. She joined the cast during its sixth season in 2009, portraying Penny Beesly, Pam Beesly's (played by Jenna Fischer) sister, in the episodes "Niagara Part One and Two" where Pam and Jim (John Krasinski) tie the knot. In her role as maid of honour, Penny mistakenly identifies Kevin (Brian Baumgartner) as Gil (Tom W Chick), Oscar's (Oscar Nunez) partner, leading to an awkward situation that she later apologizes for. True Blood After finishing school, Camp snagged an audition for HBO's hit show True Blood, initially trying out for the main character Sookie, ultimately played by Anna Paquin. Camp recounted to Collider her experience: "I was straight out of college with like no credits. "And then in the hallway [during the audition process], Anna Paquin and I pass each other and I was like, 'Oh! Well she's gonna get it! She has an Oscar!' Actress Anna Camp plays Sarah Newlin in HBO's True Blood. (Image: HBO) "You know what I mean? Come on! But it was so nice to have that audition go well and then have Alan Ball offer me the part of Sarah Newlin for the second season so that was pretty cool that that worked out that way." She became a part of True Blood's second season as the recurring villain Sarah Newlin, the ex-wife of Steve Newlin (Michael McMillian), and remained on the show until its seventh and final season. Famous ex-husbands The star of 'You' has been hitched to a couple of familiar faces, with her first marriage to actor Michael Mosley in 2010 lasting three years. Mosley is noted for his roles as Drew Suffin on 'Scrubs,' Everett Lynch on 'Criminal Minds,' and Pastor Mason Young on Netflix's hit show 'Ozark.' Actress Anna Camp was married to her Pitch Perfect co-star actor Skylar Astin for three years. (Image: GETTY) Fast-forward three years, she tied the knot with Skylar Astin, who played opposite Anna Kendrick in 'Pitch Perfect,' sparking an on-screen romance as her ex in 'Pitch Perfect.' Their union also lasted three years until Camp lodged divorce papers, citing "irreconcilable differences". Pitch Perfect Regarding 'Pitch Perfect 4,' Camp is renowned for her role as Aubrey, the one-time captain of the Acapella group the Barden Bellas, in the beloved 'Pitch Perfect' series. It's been a whole eight years since we saw the Barden Bellas last unite on screen, and Camp isn't certain about a fourth installment, despite having some ideas for it. She spilled to Screen Rant: "I don't think [Pitch Perfect 4] is in development unfortunately, but if we did get a four, I mean at the end of three, I was a doula. Actress Anna Camp is best remembered for playing Aubrey in the Pitch Perfect franchise. (Image: BROWNSTONE PRODUCTIONS) "I was wanting to become a doula. I don't know if anybody remembered that. "So I would like to see what Aubrey, if she's really delivering children into the world and singing Acapella to them as they come out of their mother's bodies, you can print that. "And I hope that the writers see it and that we make it. And that is all I have to say on that." Pitch Perfect enthusiasts might have a reason to stay tuned as Fat Amy's very own Rebel Wilson hinted at her show, An Evening With Rebel Wilson, in April 2024: "I would love Pitch Perfect [4] to be made. I believe they have a script in development." Although it's not set in stone, Wilson's comments suggest that a new installment could potentially be on the horizon. You is available to watch on Netflix.
