The Office's Dwight Actor Gets Pranked The Same Way His Character Did

Summary The Office star Rainn Wilson was pranked in a classic Dwight way with his utensils stuck in Jell-O.

The prank occurred when Wilson ordered room service at a hotel in Florence.

The prank highlights the enduring impact of The Office, made clear by a reboot that's in the works.

The Office veteran Rainn Wilson was pranked the same way his character Dwight was in the beloved show. Throughout The Office's run, Dwight was often pranked by his co-worker Jim Halpert, who was played by John Krasinski. One of Jim's most well-known pranks goes all the way back to The Office's first episode when Dwight finds out that Jim put his stapler in Jell-O. At the end of the pilot, Jim even does the same thing to Steve Carell's Michael, using his favorite mug. The prank has spawned many recreations, including a recent prank on Wilson himself.

Wilson shared the experience on Instagram. Check out the post below:

Wilson captioned the photo, "This is what happened when I ordered room service at my hotel in Florence…" In the image, everything appears to be in order, except for Wilson's utensils, which are trapped in Jell-O.

The Dwight Prank Shows The Office's Impact Isn't Fading Anytime Soon

It’s likely that Wilson took the prank with aplomb as the actor has shown a lasting love for his character over the years. The prank on Wilson is proof that the show's influence on modern culture isn’t fading away anytime soon. In the time since The Office's final episode aired, the show has seen big numbers on streaming, with younger viewers discovering it for the first time. Its influence has been seen in the form of Halloween costumes, clips of certain scenes turning into memes, and even LEGO recreations.

There have also been reunions with the cast that keep The Office in the pop culture conversation. Recently, in an AT&T commercial, Wilson reunited with Jenna Fischer, Craig Robinson, Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, and Brian Baumgartner. Carell and Krasinski had their own reunion in a behind-the-scenes video for their upcoming movie IF. Additionally, Fischer and co-star Angela Kinsey host a rewatch podcast, Office Ladies, that frequently features other cast members.

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Most notably, though, there's currently an Office reboot in the works, highlighting the show's enduring popularity. Coupled with the recent prank pulled on Wilson, it's clear The Office still has a strong hold on both viewers and its cast.

All seasons of The Office are available to stream on Peacock.

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