Steve Carell is the fantastic Michael Scott, but did you know the position nearly went to one more lovable amusing person? She known as him in for an audition 4 months later on, and he bought the job. Krasinski discussed that prop grasp Phil Shea despatched him a box three or four years immediately after the display wrapped that included Jim's bag, his nameplate, and the iconic teapot. John Krasinski has it!