why did steve carrell leave the office
Steve Carell (above), who plays Michael Scott on NBC's 'The Office,' has announced he doesn't plan to return after the show's upcoming seventh season, opting to spend more time with his family. After seven years, Michael Scott is officially leaving the building.At the premiere of  Despicable Me  this past weekend, Steve Carell told E! Online that he will indeed be packing up his Dundies and bidding Scranton, PA, a fond farewell after the upcoming seventh season of The Office ..teve Carell (above), who plays Michael Scott on NBC's 'The Office,' has announced he doesn't plan to return after the show's upcoming seventh season, opting to spend more time with his family. After seven years, Michael Scott is officially leaving the building.