The Office - Season 9 - Casting News - Ryan Howard to guest star + Craig Robinson interview

It was revealed in an interview with Craig Robinson that Phillies player Ryan Howard is going to guest star. Here's info on that and more!

Blitz has learned exclusively that the Philadelphia Phillies slugger will appear as an exaggerated version of himself alongside John Krasinski (Jim) and Craig Robinson (Darryl) in the March 28 episode, which will see the marketing reps at Athlead attempt to sign one of Philadelphia’s biggest sports stars.

So, we have a lot of important things to discuss, but I guess we have to start with Ryan Howard: What’s a superstar like him doing with your crappy startup agency?

[Laughs.] Well, you know, we’re trying to blow this up. We want to be a success and we want him joining us, but we’re looking out for his best interests, too. We want to see Ryan’s star grow to beyond a household name, to where he’s a household-and-backyard name.

How are Ryan’s acting skills?

Ryan killed it. He was dope, man. He’s pretty damn funny in real life, which doesn’t always translate to TV, but he killed it. He’s definitely a better actor than John Krasinski. Without a doubt. [Laughs.] I’m just playing.

The next very important question: Are Jim and Pam heading for a divorce or are you guys just messing with us?

Wow, really interesting question. Hmmmm … I think I’m going to have to go with -- [in a sing-songy voice] -- you’re going to have to tune in and see!!

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