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B.J. Novak Has Gone Hollywood, Is So Over The Office Not exactly earth-shattering Office news, but I count myself as one of Ryan's loyal fans, so here we go. B.J. Novak has requested some time off from the series to film Quentin Tarantino's Nazi-slaying epic, Inglourious Basterds, and Ausiello is reporting that he may never come back, not even as a writer. There are conflicting reports -- some say he'll be back for a few more episodes this season, other insiders say he'll still write a few more episodes, but he's done playing Ryan on-screen.

I think Ryan's hilarious, but it does feel like the character has run its course. I do think the show would suffer from losing him as a writer, however. I mean, the man gave us Michael Scott's Chris Rock routine, and replaced Creed's apple with a potato. Not just anybody could write such genius! Most pressing issue in light of this news, though: with Ryan gone and Pam in NYC, who will man the reception desk? Any ideas?

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November 12, 2008 7:01 PM
Mandypants
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They should have an episode in which Michael and or Dwight interview potential candidates for the job (craziness not required, but it is perfered) and then they let fans vote online for who gets the job!

November 12, 2008 8:22 PM
cgltf1
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They could do a Murphy Brown and have a diff recpt. every week.

November 13, 2008 12:03 AM
Lauren
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I think Ryan's run his course. He used to be awesome, but now he's just an annoying douche. It would suck to lose B.J. Novak as a writer though.

November 13, 2008 9:37 AM
Guillaume
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I'm sure Pam will come back from her three-month summer course in NY and resume her receptionist job while working on some graphic design freelance.

November 13, 2008 1:37 PM
ileen
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Ryan never should have come back after his arrest. Leaving the office in handcuffs should have been his finale. I agree Novak will be missed as a writer on the show.

November 21, 2008 5:13 PM
Liz
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That sucks. Ryan's been a dick but I like having him around as a character.

December 25, 2008 9:41 PM
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