Dakota Johnson’s Unexpected Experience on “The Office” Set
An Unexpected Role
Actress Dakota Johnson, known for her roles in various movies, recently shared her surprising experience during the filming of the final season of the hit sitcom “The Office” in 2013. Johnson believed that her appearance in the series finale would only require a small time commitment, but it turned out to be much more.
A Memorable Expectation
Appearing on “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” Dakota Johnson opened up about her initial excitement surrounding her role in “The Office” finale. She expressed her love for the show and eagerly agreed to be a part of it, assuming it would only be for a brief period. However, the reality was quite different.
A Lengthy Commitment
Contrary to her expectations, Dakota Johnson found herself spending two weeks on the set of “The Office” instead of the originally anticipated half-day. Reflecting on that period, she described it as “the worst time” of her life due to various factors she had to navigate.
Sidelined and Emotional Dynamics
In the final episode, Johnson had only two speaking scenes and also appeared in the background of several shots. Furthermore, she had to face the accumulation of 10 years’ worth of emotional dynamics among the show’s regular cast members.
An Unexpected Environment
Seth Meyers acknowledged the sadness arising from the ending of the long-running series and asked Johnson about the cast’s response towards her arrival. Johnson confessed that the cast members were “sad” and revealed the existence of “weird dynamics” that had been present among them for a decade. She humorously highlighted her excitement to be part of the show while being met with indifference, given her peripheral involvement and the tensions among the cast members.
Becoming a Background Character
During her time on set, Dakota Johnson felt a sense of isolation and loneliness. She recalled being in the background of numerous scenes, faxing documents while being largely ignored. The experience left Johnson with mixed emotions and a deep appreciation for the complexities that existed behind the scenes of a long-running sitcom like “The Office.”
The Video
For Johnson’s remarks on her unexpected experience while filming “The Office” finale, refer to the embedded video above. Her insights are shared approximately at the 4:20 mark.
