The Office Star Rainn Wilson Claims Cancelled Dwight Spinoff Would Have Earned NBC Another Billion Dollars

Rainn Wilson, known for his role as Dwight Schrute on NBC's The Office, revealed that a scrapped spin-off called The Farm could have earned NBC 'another billion dollars' had it been picked up. The Farm, intended to focus on Dwight's beet farm and family, was introduced in a poorly received backdoor pilot episode in 2013 but was canceled after NBC underwent a regime change that favored more traditional multi-cam sitcoms. Wilson admitted the spin-off would not have matched The Office's quality but believed it would have been a solid comedy with a dedicated fanbase eager to watch it. He also reflected that NBC initially did not recognize The Office's value until years after its finale when it gained massive popularity on Netflix. The recent success of a new spin-off, The Paper, which shares The Office's universe, highlights ongoing interest in the franchise. Despite the cancellation, Wilson expressed some relief at not continuing the role for additional seasons, though he thinks NBC missed a significant opportunity.