Did Steve Carell know about the song on his last episode?

Did Steve Carell know about the song on his last episode?

The song that is sung to Michael in the last scene was done without Steve Carell's knowledge. The song was sung to him as a farewell to Carell. Michael's reaction is completely real and Carell was actually crying when the song was sung to him.

Why did Michael Scott not talk in the finale?

Though The Office had said goodbye to Michael Scott, showrunner Greg Daniels knew he wanted Carell to return in the show's series finale. The only problem was, Daniels didn't want anyone to know about it — even the cast and the network, NBC. ... 8 episode of An Oral History of The Office podcast.

Was Steve Carell a surprise on the last episode of The Office?

When The Office said goodbye to Michael Scott, fans were devastated by the loss of Steve Carell, but the show managed to continue in his absence for another couple of seasons. When Carell made an appearance in the series finale, it was a huge surprise — one that the show was able to pull off by lying to everyone.

What was the last episode of the office with Steve Carell?

• But seriously, "Goodbye Michael" marks Carell's last appearance on the show, and according to Paul Feig, who directed it (along with a number of classic "Office" episodes), when the shoot began, the cast was still a little worked up from the previous week's bittersweet all-cast singalong to "Seasons of Love" from "Rent." “It was so emotional!"

Why did the actor who played Michael Scott leave the office?

• Which is why we were so heartbroken when the actor who famously portrayed Michael Scott, Steve Carell, left the show near the end of season 7. This was big news at the time, but if you never got the lowdown on Michael Scott's departure from Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch, you may still be wondering: Why did Steve really leave The Office?

What was the last episode of the office?

• Tonight, during a very special episode of "The Office," Michael Scott's final goodbye to his Dunder Mifflin coworkers will be extra long and hard ... that's what she said!

What did Steve Carell get for his last shot?

• According to Feig, during the last weeks of filming, producers and cast members brought treats to the set, including masseuses who offered 15-minute massages between takes. After Carell finished his last shot, there was a special party with a three-foot-high cake. "You definitely saw presents being handed around," Feig said.