HBO Following up on an iconic TV character—one that brought an actor into millions of viewers’ homes for years, if not decades—may be the most difficult trick in the entertainment industry game. And few know that better than Steve Carell . Since retiring The Office ’s Michael Scott for good in 2013, the beloved star has tried his hand at drama ( Foxcatcher , Beautiful Boy , Welcome to Marwen , Last Flag Flying , The Morning Show ), repeated a hit animation routine (in the Despicable Me franchise), and sought new comedic avenues on both the big ( Irresistible ) and small screens ( Space Force, The Four Seasons )—all of them to modest ends, in not worse. In search of a new act, he’s only found parts that take mediocre advantage of his charm and versatility. Read more at The Daily Beast.