Ricky Gervais ruled that the British version of The Office is better than the American remake, which starred Steve Carell as beleaguered boss Michael Scott. The British actor and comedian who played embattled David Brent in the UK original that he created, settled the debate when he appeared on The Tonight Show. Advertisement“I thought the British Office was the best, but my accountant assures me that it’s the American,” Ricky told host Jimmy Fallon. The UK version garnered widespread acclaim for Ricky, but it was the American version that made him “fucking rich,” he’s previously joked. AdvertisementRicky Gervais and Steve Carrell in the UK and the US versions of the office, respectively.

Source: Huffington Post January 20, 2022 10:19 UTC