Former Office boss Steve Carell was reluctant to return for the sitcom's finale, but his reasons for hesitation offer a revealing look at the realities of TV stardom.
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Carell didn't initially want to appear in The Office's series finale, feeling it was time to move on after departing the show in Season 7.
The actor's concerns about reprising his iconic role as Michael Scott reflect the challenges of maintaining a signature character over many years in the spotlight.