The 'After Life' creator, 61, whose portrayal of needy boss David Brent on 'The Office' that shot him to fame was critically acclaimed, was considered to have enough acting chops to be offered a theatre role in one of the bard's plays
Duncan Hayes, an agent for the David Brent of The Office , additionally explains why there were no moments where the actor turned down a role that turned out to be hugely lucrative.
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