The Office characters get animated transformations in a Pixar-style reimagining. Originally a British television series, NBC’s adaptation of The Office is one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. The workplace comedy is oft-quoted, memed, and rewatched today, and its performances by leads such as Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Leslie David Baker, and Brian Baumgartner remain cornerstones of television comedy characterization and key facets to each actor’s career.
Now, new art from @the_ai_dreams reveals what The Office characters would look like as animated figures. The art recreates Dwight, Pam, Michael, Angela, Jim, Phyllis, Toby, Stanley, Kelly, and Oscar. Their features are smoothed out, and they are dressed similarly to how they appear on the show. Check them out below:
Some characters, such as Michael and Stanley, seem far calmer and kinder than they do on the show. Even though the majority of the characters appear to be nicer versions of themselves, Dwight’s transformation is still replete with Wilson’s signature frown. The caption on the art reads, “The Office as an animated movie.”
The Office Could Have A Great Animated Special
The Upcoming Reboot Could Provide An Opportunity
While this art may not be the most faithful version of the characters, it sparks the idea that The Office could have a great animated special. This tactic is used by a number of network shows, who interrupt their regularly scheduled live-action programming to imagine the scenes in an animated universe. This visual style could especially benefit a series like The Office, as an animated special could find comedy in artistically rendering Michael Scott’s outbursts or exaggerating Dwight’s grumpiness.
With a reboot of The Office coming soon, the possibility of an animated episode of the series remains open. The new series is trying a different approach than its predecessor, as it has cast a new set of characters, which includes Domhnall Gleeson in the lead role, and will take place in a new location. As The Office reboot looks to do something new with the beloved franchise, adding an animated episode could be a unique way to distinguish itself from its predecessor.
An animated Office episode could also be a way to bring back actors from the previous series. As of now, Carell has said that he won’t be returning for the reboot, and actors such as Fischer and Wilson have said that they have not yet been asked to return. While these talents are in high demand and may be hard to get in a recurring role, getting an original star to step in for a voice-acting cameo could be an easier ask. This possibility marks another reason why an Office animated special would be a great move.
