Collider: This is a show with some twisty mysteries.
When this came your way, what was it about the story that most interested you?
RAINN WILSON: The thing that really excited me most about the project was that I loved the writing.
I loved working with Gillian Flynn.
That was very exciting to me.
John Cusack is one of my heroes.
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And so, I was really thrilled to be a part of that.
You said that John Cusack was one of your heroes.
WILSON: Oh, I grew up watching him.
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I had actually seen John Cusack do a stage play in Evanston, Illinois in 1983.
Hes made some of the best movies in American history.
TheresSay Anything, and the list goes on and on and on.
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This is his first television gig and I think he does a remarkable job.
He makes acting a very complex character look very easy and effortless.
I love watching the dynamic between your characters.
How do you view that relationship and what did you most enjoy about him as a scene partner?
Its a silicon valley brand of science.
It was a real pleasure because Cusack got to do his big thing.
It’s two very different energies bumping up against each other.
Since it continues to shift throughout the season, who do you see as the villain of this story?
WILSON: I dont wanna say because I dont wanna give anything away.
Like you said, people that seem to be villains are then made out to be heroes.
It really keeps you on your toes and I love that about the show.
WILSON: Well, I read the first six episodes when I signed on to do it.
The rug is always being pulled out.
Thats the nature of this pop in of show but it sure made things exciting.
How did you view the guy that you play?
WILSON: I really love the guy.
He is so well-meaning, so vulnerable and odd.
I really connected with the character and just loved playing him.
I dont know what else to say other than that.
His journey is remarkable, going from zero to hero, over the course of a handful of episodes.
WILSON: I love the costume design.
The windbreaker and the sad shoes and the Dockers really helps define the character.
Without spoilers, how did you feel about the ending of the season?
What was your reaction reading and shooting the final script?
WILSON: It was really exciting.
There were changes being made to the final script right up until the end.
We didnt exactly know how it was gonna end.
It was super exciting.
Any actor is gonna say that their season finale is amazing, but it truly was amazing.
There are a lot of really cool twists and turns, and cliffhangers and plotlines.
Hopefully, we get a second season and we get to see where some of this stuff goes.
WILSON: Id love to revisitThe Office.
Ive told Greg Daniels that I would love to do something.
Theyre gearing up for putting it on Peacock.
Maybe someday well do something.
But then, someone will send some idea thats just preposterous and I dont know what to think.
The fans would really love it.
Thats the thing that counts the most.
The fans would really love to see those characters again and have an experience with them.
Do you have your own personal favorite Dwight Schrute moment from the series?
He reaches out and Jims not there and he looks around.
To me, that moment perfectly encapsulated what we did onThe Office.
Its a Chekhovian, priceless little human misconnection that was really special.
WILSON: Yeah, sure.
Thats 5,000 episodes and I saw every single one.
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Christina Radish is a Senior Reporter of Film, TV, and Theme Parks for Collider.
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