The Surprising Job That John Krasinski Took After Filming The Office Pilot
Jessica Wilkins In retrospect, it's shocking that John Krasinski thought he needed another job after landing his role on "The Office" — it would, of course, be the very role that would skyrocket him to fame as a major Hollywood star. But the actor has previously revealed his initial doubts about the success of the sitcom before; in fact, he also mentioned his surprising side gig on his YouTube show "Some Good News" in 2020, while talking to "The Office" co-star Steve Carell.
"I was a waiter when I got that job," Krasinski said (via Insider). "I was 23 years old, I was a waiter, and after the pilot I went back to waiting tables because I was sure nothing was going to happen with it. And we all kinda came into it with that vibe. I remember that none of us had done anything huge."
Thankfully, Krasinski probably didn't have to hold on that waiting job much longer, as "The Office" went on to be a huge hit — and, as we all know, one of the best and most popular TV shows we know today. Honestly, we can't imagine it any other way!