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James Spader Joins The Office...But Not As The New Boss

Dunder Mifflin has a new CEO; Spader replaces Kathy Bates in the role.

By Matt Rorie  |  July 6, 2011

Has anyone ever seen this man and Brent Spiner in the same room at the same time?
Has anyone ever seen this man and Brent Spiner in the same room at the same time?

Like The Office? Like Kathy Bates? Well, those likes are no longer compatible. As Bates has taken her talents to Harry's Law, her role as the CEO of Dunder-Mifflin was apparently up in the air, and James Spader, who had a noteworthy cameo on last year's season finale, has been named as her replacement. I doubt he'll be in every episode, but I'm guessing he'll be recurring fairly often if they're announcing this kind of news this early. Like him or not, the dude has won multiple Emmys and should be a fine addition to the cast...I'm not sure if it'll draw me back to the show by itself, though.

Of course, we're still waiting to hear who'll be the new boss on the show to replace Michael Scott. This late in the game, I'm assuming that the showrunners either have a real dark horse in line for the role, or have no idea what they want to do with it. At this point, I'm assuming they just let the office stay empty for the beginning of the season before filling it with an already-established character. My vote would be Toby, if only to see how crestfallen the audience would be. Who's your vote?

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31 Comments
Venatioon July 6, 2011 at 4:15 p.m.
I like Harry's Law and James Spader, sounds good to me
not_a_bumblebeeon July 6, 2011 at 4:27 p.m.
More James Spader is never a bad thing. 
MisterMouseon July 6, 2011 at 4:35 p.m.
To fill that boss role I want someone completely new and different... the show needs some new blood in it.
circleon July 6, 2011 at 4:46 p.m.
I dislike Kathy Bates and I thought James Spader was the best of all the potential bosses in the season finale so this is excellent news to me. 
I just hope they don't pick that English bird for the actual boss. She was terrible.
swomaron July 6, 2011 at 5:29 p.m.

@circle said:

I dislike Kathy Bates and I thought James Spader was the best of all the potential bosses in the season finale so this is excellent news to me. I just hope they don't pick that English bird for the actual boss. She was terrible.

I'm with you on everything you've said. And I also LOVED Boston Legal, so I couldn't be any happier :D

rem25on July 6, 2011 at 6:28 p.m.

I doubt they could afford it or that he would do it, but I really enjoyed Jim Carrey's part. James Spader came off too much like William Shatner which I guess makes sense because of Boston Legal but his tone just rubbed me the wrong way.

lead_farmeron July 6, 2011 at 6:37 p.m.

Love this show, but haven't seen any of the latest season.

JEC03on July 6, 2011 at 7:23 p.m.
Spader was really funny on the office I'm glad he got the job I couldn't stand Bates on the show.
xanadu42on July 6, 2011 at 7:39 p.m.
new boss should be creed the office needs more creed (not the band no one needs them)
lyonhearton July 6, 2011 at 7:55 p.m.

I thought Spader had a great bit part. I'll enjoy having a few episodes this season dedicated to him mind gaming everyone.

Darkstornon July 6, 2011 at 9 p.m.

Boston Legal is one of my favorite shows (and Cronenberg's film 'Crash' is...interesting as well). Spader is a GOD.

shenstraon July 6, 2011 at 9:03 p.m.

If I want to see me some James Spader, I'll just pop in Mannequin. Yeah, that's right! Or, you know, I could watch some Boston Legal, or better yet: The Practice. I love Spader, but not enough to watch The Office.

Mistress_Redheadon July 7, 2011 at 12:41 a.m.
@shenstra: why you hatin on the Office? lol 
 
And I love old school Spader.. 80s Spader is awesome 
mylifeforAiuron July 7, 2011 at 1:15 a.m.

Spader's put on some weight.

-chapel-on July 7, 2011 at 1:45 a.m.
I love the office.... I wish they would make Jason Bateman the new boss
@Mistress_Redhead said:
 And I love old school Spader.. 80s Spader is awesome  
Spader was the shit in the 80's..
Mistress_Redheadon July 7, 2011 at 3:56 a.m.
@_chapel_:  Damn straight
-chapel-on July 7, 2011 at 4:03 a.m.
@Mistress_Redhead:  I miss the old Spader, although I did like Boston Legal. 
Mistress_Redheadon July 7, 2011 at 4:07 a.m.
@_chapel_: LOVE Him in the Secretary <3
-chapel-on July 7, 2011 at 4:10 a.m.
@Mistress_Redhead said:
@_chapel_: LOVE Him in the Secretary <3
Hmmmm, havent seen it. I'll have to check it out.....
Lydian_Selon July 7, 2011 at 5:20 a.m.
They should give it to Harry Crane. Wasn't that guy on the show for a little while? If you can't get him just get somebody else from Madmen. What's Sal doing?

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