In a recent BBC Radio interview with Steve Carell and Tina Fey about their new movie Date Night , the conversation briefly turned to NBC's The Office , which has been renewed for Season 7 , beginning this fall. Carell was asked, "How long will you stay with The Office for? How many more series [that's British speak for "seasons"]? How long does your contract run?"

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"Contract through next season," Carell answered. Asked if he could see himself signing a new contract to stay on beyond that, Carell replied, "I don't think so. That will probably be my last year."NBC has yet to comment on this statement, as Carell's words now raise the question: If Carell leaves the show, will The Office end? Or would the network attempt to continue the series without its main character?