Rainn Wilson: ‘The Office’ Could Be ‘Jaw-Droppingly’ Offensive

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The actor behind Dwight Schrute reveals “The Office” episode that makes him cringe now—and discusses playing a burnt out paramedic in the new film “Code 3.”

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