Exciting news, TV Fans: Comedian Ricky Gervais is planning to reprise his character on Britain’s The Office for an episode of the US version of the hit sitcom, Entertainment Weekly reports. Gervais, who didn’t launch his comedy career until his forties, retired bad boss David Brent after just two seasons of the hugely popular program. The show later became a smash stateside, with Steve Carell playing annoying paper company executive Michael Scott.
Gervais hinted at a possible cameo on NBC’s The Office while promoting his new HBO stand up comedy special at the Television Critics Association Conference in Pasadena this week.
Entertainment Weekly columnist Michael Ausiello claims the star is plotting an appearance in the forthcoming sixth season, writing: “I heard an unconfirmed rumour earlier today that Ricky Gervais was seriously considering reprising his role as original Office manager David Brent on the US version later this season. I think there’s a very strong chance that Michael Scott is going to come face-to-face with his British doppelganger, the only question now is when.”
Ricky Gervais will host the 2010 Golden Globe Awards, live from Hollywood, this Sunday, Jan. 17.