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New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘The Office' star Craig Robinson reveals he's quitting comedy to ‘focus on my true calling'
Is this a joke? Comedian Craig Robinson, known for playing Darryl Philbin in 'The Office,' shocked fans when he announced plans to close the curtain on his comedy career and focus on his 'true calling.' 'I'm officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling,' Robinson shared in a relaxed Instagram reel posted on June 29. 'Stay tuned. I'm working on something huge.' 4 Craig Robinson announced he's 'officially quitting comedy.' @mrcraigrobinson / Instagram The 'Hot Tub Time Machine' actor posted two cryptic Instagram posts this week, where he discussed leaving the business, but he didn't elaborate on the details of his next venture. 'It's been an amazing run and y'all [have] been amazing and wonderful but I'm following something bigger,' Robinson said on Sunday. Robinson, 53, posted a follow-up Instagram reel on Monday, seemingly wearing the exact white shirt from the first video, and confessed that the idea didn't turn out as he planned. 'Turns out having a dream and building a business with your friends are two VERY different things,' Robinson said in a follow-up Instagram reel posted on Monday. The Chicago native, who also starred in the comedy blockbuster 'Pineapple Express,' asked his followers to give him business advice. 4 The comedian didn't elaborate on what his next business venture will be. @mrcraigrobinson / Instagram 'I can't go into detail just yet, but for real though, any help would be huge.' The Post has reached out to Robinson. Fans questioned if the 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' actor was retiring from comedy or if these 'quitting' posts were just part of a bit. 'Yeah we ain't failing for that,' one fan commented under his initial announcement. 4 Robinson is known for playing Darryl Philbin in 'The Office.' ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection The jokester has dozens of stand-up shows booked at comedy clubs across the US through November, according to StubHub. Robinson rose to fame by taking smaller sitcoms in shows like 'Friends' and 'The Bernie Mac Show' until his big break came in 2005 when he was cast in 'The Office.' 'The Office' cast was nominated for five Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Robinson has acted in dozens of projects since 'The Office' and was nominated for a 2024 Daytime Emmy Award for hosting 'Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward.' 4 Robinson acted in 'The Office' from 2005 – 2013. Chris Haston/NBC Another longtime comedian announced he was dropping the microphone – for good – after his final special. George Lopez said his special, 'George Lopez: Muy Católico (Very Catholic),' which debuted in February 2025, was his last one, according to an interview with Tameron Hall on her talk show in October 2024. 'I've subjected the American people to enough of my crap,' Lopez shared.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'The Office' Star Announces He's Quitting Comedy
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Craig Robinson has been a regular fixture in the world of screen comedy for years, in everything from sitcoms like "The Office" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" to films like "Pineapple Express" and "This Is the End". But now Robinson says he's leaving comedy behind for good. The "Hot Tub Time Machine" star put out two different videos on his Instagram account about this huge life change. In the first video, Robinson said, "Just want you to hear it from me. I am quitting comedy, but not for nothing. It's been an amazing run, and y'all been amazing and wonderful. But I'm following something bigger. So, you know, thank you so much. I love you, and stay tuned." Read More: 'Buffy' Reboot Star Teases Return of Dead Characters The caption to the video mentioned Robinson working on "something huge" and named it his "true calling." The cast of "The Office" which aired on NBC from 2005 to 2013. The cast of "The Office" which aired on NBC from 2005 to 2013. NBC Robinson released a video the following day, asking for advice because he had encountered "a few bumps in the road." He captioned the video, "Turns out having a dream and building a business with your friends are two VERY different things. I can't go into detail just yet, but for real though any help would be huge." So far the celebrity world has turned out to voice their support to Robinson as well as a few jokes. Robinson's "The Office" co-star Kate Flannery commented on one of his posts, writing "We love you, craig!!! Go big, my friend!!!" "Scream" alum David Arquette wrote "I hope it involves Music! You're brilliant at whatever you chose to do." Meanwhile, Howie Mandel joked, "Being a dancer is tough, but go for it." Former talk show host Arsenio Hall wrote, "You been called to preach? 'If loving you is wroo0ng, – – – I don't wanna be riiiiiight'!" Including upcoming projects, Robinson has 100 acting credits listed on IMDb, starting in 2001. His credits include "Ghosted", "Dolemite Is My Name", "The Cleveland Show", "American Dad!", "Krapopolis", "Reno 911!", "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story", "Knocked Up", "Big Mouth", and more. Along with his comedy and acting career, Robinson has shown a passion for music. Since 2007 he's been a member of the funk/hip-hop/R&B band The Nasty Delicious. Speaking on Vulture's Good One podcast, Robinson said, "When I am with the band, I feel like I can fly — like being at an Earth, Wind & Fire concert. Sometimes I'm a straight musician, sometimes I'm doing comedy and music, sometimes it's straight comedy and the band is quiet. It's all-encompassing." More TV: 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Canceled 'Harry Potter' Reboot Series Casts Four of Its Best Villains
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Office star makes shock retirement announcement from comedy
A star from the beloved NBC sitcom The Office has made the shock announcement that he is stepping away from comedy in order to pursue 'something bigger.' Craig Robinson - who played the character of Darryl Philbin in the hit series - took to his main Instagram page this week to share the news with his fans. The actor, 53, first uploaded a clip while saying, 'Hey, everybody! Just wanted you to hear it from me: I am quitting comedy.' Robinson continued, 'But not for nothing. It's been an amazing run and y'all have been amazing and wonderful. But I'm following something bigger. So, thank you so much. I love you and stay tuned.' In the caption alongside the reel, he penned: 'Life update: I'm officially quitting comedy to focus on my true calling. Stay tuned. I'm working on something huge.' Craig then followed up with a second video to further tease his next career endeavor - although he has yet to unveil the exact details. 'Hey, guys!' Robinson began. 'Big shoutout to all my small business owners. Hey, you guys got any advice for me while I'm trying to get my business afloat?' The actor further added, 'I hit a few bumps in the road and I sure would appreciate your guys' tips. Thank you!' Craig is not only known for his role in The Office - which additionally starred Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, B. J. Novak, Mindy Kaling, Leslie David Baker and Kate Flannery. The star also appeared in the comedy Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) as well as the sequel which was released in 2015. He played Doug Judy (The Pontiac Bandit) in the series Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and also took on roles in The Cleveland Show as well as Mr. Robot. Over on the big screen, Robinson had the chance to further showcase his comedic skills in Pineapple Express (2008), Shrek Forever After (2010), This Is The End (2013) and Sausage Party (2016). Throughout his career, the actor has garnered a number of nominations - such as a Daytime Emmy Award. He also took on a leading role in the Peacock series Killing It alongside Claudia O'Doherty and Scott MacArthur. Robinson continued, 'But not for nothing. It's been an amazing run and y'all have been amazing and wonderful. But I'm following something bigger. So, thank you so much. I love you and stay tuned' Social media users and other celebrities jumped to the comment section of his latest videos to offer thoughts on what Craig's career move could be. Howie Mandel jokingly wrote, 'Being a dancer is tough, but go for it,' followed by a red heart emoji. The TV personality could possibly be referencing to Robinson's past hosting gig of The Masked Dancer from 2020-2021. One fan also made a reference to The Office by sharing, 'opening a warehouse for paper perchance??' while his former co-star Kate Flannery wrote, 'We love Go big, my friend!!!' Robinson also received supportive messages as another typed, 'Love you buddy!! You're going to crush everything.' Some Instagram users made references to his role in Brooklyn Nine-Nine and his passion for music - which he often incorporates into his comedy sets. 'Doug Judy: The Musical,' one penned, and another added, 'Yeah we ain't falling for that, Doug Judy!' A fan commented, 'I hope you're doing something in music bro!! Whatever you end up doing I'm sure it's gonna turn into Gold.' Social media users and other celebrities jumped to the comment section of his latest videos to offer thoughts on what Craig's career move could be During a past interview with Consequence, the actor reflected on his time on The Office. He expressed, 'The Office is like everybody's friend. Everywhere I go, I know I'm good. 'I can go to any bar and, you know, somebody's going to buy me a drink. Some people will be like, this is my third time doing the whole series.' Robinson continued, 'People will have different numbers of how many times they've watched it, or they'll be like, my mother was sick, or my family we don't even talk, but we come together and watch. 'So it means all these different things to all these different people. So if I enjoy being Doug Judy, imagine how it feels being Darryl.' He also discussed following both his passions of music and comedy for years - and explained how he had been raised in a 'musical household.' 'So when I got into comedy, very early on I did one show that was just me standing up, and the next show I sat down and brought my keyboard.' Craig further said, 'I've always married the two, comedy and music. So when I went over to acting, music was my partner.' Last month in June, Robinson was seen performing on stage during the 2025 BET Awards in Los Angeles to honor Jamie Foxx.
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Winter Soldier aKa Sebastian Stan reveals surviving on residuals from Hot Tub Time Machine before landing role in MCU
Before Hollywood actor Sebastian Stan became a household name as Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he faced his fair share of struggles. In a recent conversation with Vanity Fair, Sebastian opened up about a financial lifeline that arrived just in time—thanks to an unexpected source. 'I was actually struggling with work. I had just gotten off the phone with my business manager, who told me I was saved by $65,000 that came in residuals from Hot Tub Time Machine,' he admitted. That surprise boost came from his role in the 2010 sci-fi comedy Hot Tub Time Machine, directed by Steve Pink. In the film, Sebastian portrayed Blaine, the quintessential 1980s ski resort bully who antagonizes a group of time-traveling friends played by John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, and Clark Duke. While it wasn't a lead role, the part proved instrumental—at least financially—just before Sebastian landed the defining opportunity of his career. Shortly after that windfall, Sebastian was cast as James 'Bucky' Barnes in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), launching him into global recognition as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His portrayal of the Winter Soldier quickly became a fan favorite, leading to appearances in multiple Marvel films and series, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Ant-Man (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Black Panther (2018), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and the web series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021). He also set to reprised the role in Captain America: Brave New World (2025) and will return as Winter Soldier in Thunderbolts, which will release next week. Beyond Marvel, the Romanian-born actor has been making serious waves in more dramatic roles. He earned critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of Donald Trump in The Apprentice, a performance that also garnered a Golden Globe nomination. That same evening, he took home a Golden Globe for his work in A Different Man. Despite branching out into varied roles, Sebastian remains loyal to Marvel. Speaking to GQ UK last year, he shared his admiration for the studio. 'I've never been part of a company that puts so much heart and thought into anything. If Marvel was gone, it'd be such a big hole to try and fill up. Don't just go out there and shit on something without offering something better,' he had said.
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Sebastian Stan reveals 'Hot Tub Time Machine' residuals saved his career before Marvel fame
Sebastian Stan reveals 'Hot Tub Time Machine' residuals saved his career before Marvel fame Show Caption Hide Caption Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan arrive on Oscars 2025 red carpet Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Penélope Cruz, Gal Gadot and more arrive on the 97th Oscars red carpet. Entertain This! Sebastian Stan's Marvel superstardom may have never happened if it wasn't for a raunchy 2010 comedy. In a conversation with Vanity Fair published April 21, the Oscar-nominated actor, 42, reflected on how much the role of Bucky Barnes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe changed his life. Stan recalled how he was "actually struggling with work" before he was cast in 2011's "Captain America: The First Avenger." "I had just gotten off the phone with my business manager, who told me I was saved by $65,000 that came in residuals from 'Hot Tub Time Machine,'" he told Vanity Fair. In the 2010 comedy about a group of friends who go back in time through a hot tub at a ski resort, Stan played the over-the-top bully character Blaine, who gets into a fight with Rob Corddry's Lou. Sebastian Stan says other actors are 'afraid' to interview him for his Donald Trump movie "Hot Tub Time Machine" was one of Stan's earliest movies after he previously had roles in films like "Rachel Getting Married" and shows like "Gossip Girl." In a conversation with Variety last year, he said he had some of the "most fun I've ever had on a project" working on "Hot Tub Time Machine." One year after the movie's release, Stan debuted as Steve Rogers' (Chris Evans) buddy Bucky Barnes in "Captain America: The First Avenger," catapulting him to global fame. He has now played the character across numerous Marvel films and TV shows for nearly 15 years, including in May's "Thunderbolts," which pairs him with Florence Pugh's Yelena from "Black Widow." Stan has also been announced as part of the massive cast of 2026's "Avengers: Doomsday." Sebastian Stan talks his total Trump-ification for new movie 'The Apprentice' Stan previously starred as Bucky in 2018's "Avengers: Infinity War" and 2019's "Avengers: Endgame." In a full circle moment for the actor, "Endgame" included a scene where Paul Rudd's Ant-Man references "Hot Tub Time Machine" during a discussion about the rules of time travel. "I was watching the movie and they made that reference, and I kind of looked around excited, but no one cared," Stan joked during a 2019 panel. "I was the only one that really cared." During that same panel, Stan also touched on his past career struggles, revealing that in 2011, his business manager warned, "You have one month left until you're completely bankrupt." He quipped, "That's always a good call."
