Ricky Gervais, one of the creators and stars of the original version of 'The Office', has reportedly shot a cameo for the American version of the show ahead of actor Steve Carell’s exit.
Producer Paul Lieberstein told NY Magazine: "It's a little more than if you blink, you'll miss it, but if you don't set your TiVo right, you'll miss it."
Gervais reprised his role as bumbling boss David Brent on camera in September and the scene shows Gervais interacting with Carell’s character, Michael Scott.
The cameo was intended as an unannounced tribute to Carell who NBC announced would be leaving the series earlier than expected, with four episodes to go before the season finale.
Carell has said he plans to focus on his film career.
News of Gervais’ cameo comes days after the comic received a mixed review for his second hosting of the Golden Globes.
