For Rainn Wilson, the biggest benefit of having played Dwight Schrute in “The Office” is being able to be a jerk without being judged.
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More than 10 years after the end of “The Office,” actor Rainn Wilson is still reaping the rewards of portraying one of the series’ most beloved characters. But according to him, the biggest benefit of having played Dwight Schrute is being able to be a jerk without being judged.
During a panel at Fan Expo in Chicago, USA, last weekend, the actor revealed that the real advantage Dwight secretly brought to his life is that he can act like a complete fool in front of strangers and still not suffer any consequences.
“The coolest thing is that there’s not much in me that’s similar to Dwight, although obviously there are some mannerisms, since I played him for 200 episodes over nine years,” Wilson said.
“But one of the amazing things – and maybe you’ve noticed this – is that Dwight is kind of a jerk. And Rainn is kind of a jerk.” “Having played Dwight allows me to be a jerk to people… and they laugh,” he said.
“I can be kind of a jerk and people are like: ‘Isn’t that charming?’. So that’s one of the advantages of having played Dwight,” Wilson revealed.
“The Office” aired from 2005 to 2013, and over the years, Dwight Schrute won over fans and became one of the audience’s favorite characters, mainly because of his overly honest nature and some memorable lines.
Since the end of the sitcom, Wilson and several of his colleagues often gather for photos and fan events. The actor also frequently appears on the podcast “Office Ladies,” hosted by actresses Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, to analyze and share behind-the-scenes stories and talk about their days at Dunder Mifflin.
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