UPDATE: 2025-05-23 12:27 EST BY AMANDA MULLEN
Craig Robinson’s Retirement Announcement Was A Prank
Although Craig Robinson announced he’d be retiring from comedy to start a business,Deadlinehas since reported that the actor’s update was a prank. Robinson is only acting as a small business owner in AT&T commercials he’s doing with his former co-stars fromThe Office.
The Officestar Craig Robinson recently announced that he is retiring from comedy. Robinson played Dunder Mifflin warehouse foreman Darryl Philbin throughoutall nine seasons ofThe Office, and the 53-year-old actor is also a renowned comedian. Besides the mockumentary sitcom, Robinson is best known for his film collaborations with Seth Rogen and for hostingLast Comic Standingseason 7.
Last week,Robinsonposted two videos on his Instagram account, telling his fans that he was quitting comedy, and that he plans on starting a small business. The first video saw Robinson share thathe’s had an “amazing run” in the comedy world, and he’s leaving to “pursue something bigger.”
Robinson’s second video was a “shoutout to all my small business owners” in a request for advice on how to get his “business afloat.” His captionsuggests that an attempt to start a small business with friends didn’t quite work out, and that he “can’t go into details yet” regarding his plans. Watch Robinson’s videos below:
What Craig Robinson’s Career Pivot To Small Business Owner Means
The Former Actor-Comedian Has A Lot Of Support
With Robinson being cagey with the details regarding what his small business actually is, it’s hard to form an opinion about his drastic shift in careers. However, it’s clear thatRobinson is a beloved figure in the world of comedy, as evidenced by the outpouring of support in the commentsof his video.
FellowOfficecast memberKate Flannery, who played Meredith, said, “We love you, craig!!! Go big, my friend!!!” whileothers speculated what Robinson’s exact chosen profession would bepost-comedy. As Robinson is also a musician who’s been performing with funk band The Nasty Delicious,Screamstar David Arquette said, “I hope it involves Music! You’re brilliant at whatever you chose to do.”
It may be some time before Robinson reveals what exactly it is he’s chosen to do, and theOfficestar’s second Instagram video made it clear that it’s a learning process for him. However,the fact that he’s earnest in his admission that he doesn’t have all the answers and needs some help is refreshingand shows that he’s taking his new path seriously.
Our Take On Craig Robinson Quitting Comedy
His Announcement Will Launch Many Rewatches Of The Office
Robinson’s decision to quit comedy is definitely a blow, butit’s heartening that he seems so positive and sure about his next move. These days, if a comedian leaves the industry, it’s usually because of controversy, so Robinson is bucking that unfortunate trend in the best way possible.
He’s also leaving behind an incredible body of work that fans can revisit. If we’re being honest, we fans don’t need much of an excuse to rewatchThe Office, but Robinson’s retirement is one of the best possible. It’ll be bittersweet to hearDarryl’s bestOfficequotesagain, but they’ll tide us over as we wait for more details about Craig Robinson’s new business venture.
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This mockumentary comedy series observes the mundane and humorous daily lives of employees at the Scranton branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. It offers insights into office dynamics, personalities, and the eccentric behavior of both management and staff, depicting an ordinary workplace with extraordinary characters.
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