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Dec 29, 2025
Filmmaker Jason Reitman shares his experiences directing the iconic series, providing insights into shooting techniques like long takes and camera choreography. The conversation dives into Michael's hilarious Dunder Mifflin commercial ordeal, along with Dwight's escapades in Second Life. Jenna discusses catchy earworms like the Kit Kat jingle, and Angela reveals her intriguing past with Andy and Dwight. Fascinating behind-the-scenes moments unfold, including the quirky dynamics during production and fun anecdotes from the cast.
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Director As First Audience
- Jason Reitman treated directing The Office like being the first audience who guides a well-oiled machine rather than reinventing it.
- He described the role as pointing people in the right direction while learning from the show's established rhythm.
Cameras As Performers
- The Office required choreographed camera operators who performed like dancers to capture multiple angles in single takes.
- Jason compared the camera choreography to solving a Sudoku of pans, ducks, and reactions across operators.
Second Life Was Built For The Episode
- The production licensed Second Life and had its avatars and animations custom-made by Linden Lab for the episode.
- Kent coordinated photos and direction so the virtual avatars reflected John and Rainn's likenesses.