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Massive Background Cast And Special Business Extras
- The episode used many background actors: 14 guest actors plus 185 background performers, some labeled 'special business' for extended volleyball play.
- Special business extras often bring rolling luggage, chairs, outerwear and pro-level stamina for multi-day shoots.
Fan Jenny Tan Documented The Shoot
- Fan webmaster Jenny Tan was invited as an extra and documented the five-day shoot on OfficeTally, providing rare behind-the-scenes detail and photos.
- Jenny helped build early online community for The Office before social media and was given special access on set.
Jenna Used A Stunt Double For Volleyball Serves
- Jenna used a stunt double, Nancy McCrum, for volleyball serves due to a preexisting shoulder tendinitis and to protect range of motion.
- Nancy taught Jenna the motion, they used a CGI ball for many takes, and some behind shots used a real ball.