The Making of Office Space: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

💼The idea for Office Space started with a short film featuring Milton, based on director Mike Judge's own experiences.

🎬The movie was initially pitched as a film centered around the character of Milton, but later became an ensemble cast piece.

🎉The cast had great chemistry and enjoyed working together, which contributed to the film's success.

💪The Studio initially didn't want Ron Livingston for the lead role, but he impressed them during auditions.

🗣️AJ, who played Samir, studied specific accents to accurately portray the character's Jordanian background.

What inspired the creation of Office Space?

—The film was inspired by director Mike Judge's own experiences working in an office setting.

Who was the original lead character of the film?

—The original lead character was Milton, but the film later became an ensemble piece.

How did Ron Livingston impress the studio for the lead role?

—Ron Livingston's audition and portrayal of the character convinced the studio to cast him in the lead role.

Which character required specific accent training?

—AJ, who played Samir, underwent training to accurately portray a Jordanian accent.

Did the cast enjoy working together?

—Yes, the cast had great chemistry and enjoyed working together.

00:00The idea for Office Space originated from a short film featuring the character Milton, based on director Mike Judge's personal experiences.

02:30The movie was initially pitched as a film centered around Milton, but it later evolved into an ensemble cast piece.

05:45The studio initially had doubts about casting Ron Livingston as the lead, but he impressed them during auditions.

09:12AJ, who portrayed the character Samir, studied specific accents to accurately portray his Jordanian background.

12:23The cast had great chemistry and enjoyed working together, which contributed to the film's success.