Yesterday we reported that Amy Poehler had been offered the lead on The Office spinoff (or not-spinoff, as the case may be). Today, Poehler herself is confirming the rumor. She tells the AP, "I can kind of confirm that I will be working in some capacity on that show," but goes on to say that "I don't really have any other details yet."Poehler has been a castmember on Saturday Night Live since 2001and is currently the co-host of Weekend Update. She will remain on SNL through the fall, but with her baby due in October and now this new show, her role in the second half of the season is up in the air.
It's been a big week for Poehler, who in addition to the new job offer, also received an Emmy nomination this morning for outstanding actress in a comedy series for her work on SNL. Her husband, Will Arnett, also scored an Emmy nod, for his guest appearance on NBC's 30 Rock.
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7-17-2008 @ 7:38PM
mj said...
There are so many women of SNL who deserve to be bigger stars. Molly Shannon, Cheri Oteri, Nora Dunn, Jan Hooks, to name a few. I don't think Amy is all that great. I think it is more a case of who you know.
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7-17-2008 @ 10:20PM
Jay said...
I think she's pretty great, and would tune in for at least a few episodes. I'm a little biased tho as I love anyone whose in anyway connected to Arrested Development!
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7-18-2008 @ 2:36AM
molinare said...
Amy Poehler is certainly no Steve Carell, dooming the Office spin-off before it even starts. Think After Mash. The dopes who think this will work are the same idiots who think Tina Fey is funny.
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