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Amy Poehler for NBC's spinoff of 'The Office'?
By Stone Martindale Jul 16, 2008, 6:45 GMT
06/05/2008 - Amy Poehler - The Fresh Air Fund "Salute to American Heros" - Arrivals - Tavern on the Green - New York City, NY, USA © Mark Dye / PR Photos
Amy Poehler is reportedly in negotiations to star in NBC's spinoff of "The Office."
Nellie Andreeva of the Hollywood Reporter claims that NBC and creator Greg Daniels have been silent about this, and that the only confirmed cast member is comedian Aziz Ansari, but she speculates that the show will be built around a "name" comedian similar to "The Office."
THR claims that Poehler's in negotiations to star in the spinoff, after her name was tossed around as a possibility after the NBC "infront" presentation and before the release of Poehler's first starring feature, "Baby Mama."
Like Tina Fey, Poehler, was a key member of the "SNL" cast and "Weekend Update" co-anchor.
THR notes another possible wild card is Poehler's pregnancy. She is due in the fall, and the "Office" spinoff according to THR is tentatively due in February 2009.
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