Personally, we think Creed Bratton is doing a fine job as interim Office manager. But today we got another reminder of his temporary reign: After a cameo last season, James Spader will be returning to the NBC sitcom as the replacement for Kathy Bates' no-nonsense CEO. Entertainment Weekly 's sources report:
If all goes according to plan, Spader's character — named "Robert California" — will be introduced in the premiere as the new Office manager. He quickly decides the role is too small for him, and somehow talks corporate into appointing him as its new CEO.
The development, if you noticed, still leaves Michael Scott's irreplaceable position very much available. Now that we can cross Spader off the list of potential Mifflin-managers (that is, if there actually is a true replacement in the works for a new manager to be the show's anchor), here's what the list of contenders looks like:
Ed Helms ( mock resume ):
Pros: Another Hangover film bolstered his career, but we agree with Vulture 's Star Market appraisal: "He'll get bigger, but not much bigger." Meaning: Helms might just be big enough to anchor the show, but small enough not to leave it anytime soon.
Cons: The show's writers will have to allow his character, Andy, to evolve to a more level-headed state. Last we checked, Andy circulated through only two emotions: uncontrollable anger or painful bashfulness.
Rainn Wilson ( mock resume ):
Pros: With Steve Carell gone, every time Dwight delivers his curmudgeonly schtick it takes us back to those golden seasons well before the celebrity guest appearances.
Cons: He may be worthy, but it seems like Office producers want a fresh face to be boss. Besides, we've seen Dwight scheming to become manager for years now.
Pros: Like Helms, Robinson fits in the "big but not too big" movie star category of Office actors and he's got the comedic chops and gravitas to fill Steve Carell's space.
Cons: He seems like he has a better shot than Andy or Dwight at getting the nod. But his character's likability might hurt his chances if producers want to go with a confrontational manager.
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