Office Ladies Second Drink: Halloween with Creed Bratton
Jan 13, 2025
Creed Bratton, actor and musician best known for his role on 'The Office,' shares behind-the-scenes tales and wild stories from his musical life. He discusses memorizing his first big scene in the Halloween episode and the quirky hierarchy of cat whiskers. The fun also includes insights on Three Hole Punch Jim and the secrets to executing a perfect air high-five. The conversation wraps up with a heartfelt performance of his new song, 'The Ride,' blending nostalgia with laughter.
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Relentless Preparation For A Breakout Scene
- Creed memorized a six-and-a-half page scene by playing lines on a recorder while he slept and rehearsing obsessively.
- He arrived convinced this was his big moment and adapted when the script changed minutes before shooting.
From Musician To Background Actor
- Creed got onto The Office after Ken Kwapis recommended him from Bernie Mac work and a music conversation at Amoeba.
- Greg Daniels planned to place him in background first and then work him into the show.
Firing From The Boss’s Viewpoint
- Greg Daniels wanted to show firing from the boss's viewpoint to explore the boss's struggle rather than the fired employee's pain.
- That perspective shift shaped Halloween's premise and emotional core.