The Officeintroduced audiences to the "World's Greatest Boss," Michael Scott (played by Steve Carell). But, when the actor left after Season 7, Dunder Mifflin had to find a new regional manager. Ricky Gervais, who co-created the British original series and played its version of Scott, named David Brent, was one actor rumored to take over from Scott. During a recent interview to celebrate The Office's 20th anniversary (feel old yet?), Gervais addressed his potential casting in the US version of the show and put a long-running rumor to rest.

Speaking to The Independent, Ricky Gervais was asked about the rumors surrounding his "failed" audition for The Office to replace Steve Carell. The comedian and actor confirmed that he was in talks to reprize his role as David Brent in the US version. However, press outlets and fans took those initial conversations and the end result wildly out of context. "When...