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Jumping on the 'let's pick on Corwin' bangwagon I have scrounged the internets for whom I think would best portray this so-called Corwin on "The Office."
First of all-
Who said they couldn't be an A-lister?
Sam's the man, kind of a badass, way serious and totally has the sideburns down. (See Karina's post below)
While I'm thinking of Pulp Fiction...
Quentin Tarantino is perfect for that small role, kind of weird (see: Pulp Fiction, Desperado).
Might as well get someone gruffy.
Of course! One of the three Billy Goats Gruff. Weird? Check. Gruff? Yes. Serious? You betcha.
If those aren't enough to get you into the show, too bad for you.
Finally, we have the one and only, Donald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland might be perfect. He's gruff, serious and doesn't need to talk much. He is automatically superior to Michael and Dwight because he is older and wise (much unlike Creed). Plus, he could totally hang out on the farm.
While I love Kevin Corrigan (that's my vote from your list Sean),
I think we're all forgetting a very valid option.
Notice that the post says they are *casting* for the role of Corwin. So who better than the man himself? I'd say he fits all the criteria. Please note the following pictures and consider this option. =]
Move to LA, Cor. Be a star.
I do have one backup in case you don't have the acting chops to make it:
Ok, I first read this here. I promise there are no Rick Rolls in this post. Read the first post on top. Or if you're getting to this late, it's the post from Feb 2. It quotes something from E! Spoiler Chat (you have to scroll down a ways to find it). Anyway, for those of you who don't click links for fear of RickRoll:
Mel in Columbia, Mo.: I'm so glad they started the Super Bowl ep of The Office with a heavy dose of Dwight. He is awesome. Any scoop on what's to come with our fave lovelorn beet farmer?
I hear The Office is now casting for Corwin, a friend of Dwight's who is "kind of weird." He'll work with Michael and Dwight and deliver a few lines in a gruff, serious manner. We can only hope this means another trip to Schrute Farms!
So now the tough question: Who should get to play Corwin? Who do you think would be best at it? I'll start the discussion by posting a few of my thoughts. Please include pictures and an explanation why this person should play him. Remember, must be able to play "kind of weird" and deliver lines in a gruff, serious manner.
1) Keanu Reeves
He was the first person that came to mind for me. But he has to have the longer hair. Acting-wise: Think Neo. Whoa. No emotion. Gruff, serious. The longer hair could make him seem more weird.
2) Pauly Shore
The Office is a comedy, so Pauly would be right at home. Except it's a really good comedy, so maybe he'll be a little out of place. But damn he can play weird. Gruff and serious might be a stretch, but come on, I can definitely see him playing a friend of Dwight's.
3) Rainn Wilson
Who else would Dwight pick as a friend? Come on. If the AT&T spots can have two of the same guy on screen at once (they're not twins, Nicole), then the Office can do it! Plus, he can definitely play weird, and deliver gruff/serious lines yet make them funny.
4)Jason Lee
I can definitely see him playing "kind of weird" and delivering gruff/serious lines. And hell, he's already in one NBC show. Shouldn't be tough to get him in another.
5)Emile Hirsch
He played semi-socially awkward in Girl Next Door, and then someone that can definitely be a Corwin in Into the Wild. And for some reason, I just see it going over really well.
6)Kevin Corrigan
I really only remember him as that weird crazy uncle from Grounded for Life. And I think he also had a role in Superbad. But damn, the looks are pretty spot on. He could definitely play Dwight's friend Corwin.
7) Yao Ming
There's precedent for this. I can see him delivering these lines perfectly. Michael Jordan acted before. So did Shaq. Why can't Yao? He did have that Garmin spot before. His delivery was brilliant.
8) Tay Zonday
Why not?
Ok, I was much more serious about the first 6. Please, comment all you want with your own ideas for who should play Corwin on The Office. Maybe we'll vote, or have a bracket-style contest or something. Maybe something like what AdFreak did with its freakiest ads. We'll see. But please, don't hold back. That's what she said.
