Amy Ryan returns to The Office
What Office fan wouldn’t be thrilled about this?
Amy Ryan, who appeared on the finale last season, as Holly Flax, the new human resources representative, is definitely clocking back in for The Office. She is scheduled to appear in at least five episodes and may in fact be Michael Scott’s potential love interest.
In an interview with the press, Ryan said — "I don’t know what they’re going to do with the character. But as it was written, there’s certainly a lot of potential. It’s a funny thing to enter a show that you’re a great fan of — and it’s nice to tell lighter stories. I love the dark, grittier side of life, but it’s nice to take a break from that, put a skirt on and brush your hair."
Paul Leiberstein, who writes some of the episodes of the show and has since been promoted to Executive Producer says of Holly — "Amy gave the character of Holly an openness and matured innocence that exposed a new side of Michael. She placed her character right on his level."
It was Paul’s character on the show (Toby) whom Amy Ryan’s Holly have replaced.
Incidentally, she has been short listed at the Emmy Awards for her guest stint on the show. It would be really, really great if she makes it to the official nominees list!
July 15th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
[...] other good news stemming from the recent announcement that Amy Ryan is indeed returning for a five episode appearance next season is the opportunity for more scenes between Holly Flax (Amy Ryan) and Kevin (Brian [...]