Actress Jenna Fischer offers infrequent feedback on John Krasinski's direction of 'A Quiet Place'
Jenna Fischer, renowned for her role as Pam Beesly in the hit sitcom The Office, has extolled the achievements of her on-screen love interest, John Krasinski, expressing belief in his career success from the start. Throughout the series' tenure from 2005 to 2013, Krasinski portrayed Jim Halpert, the receptionist's love interest who ascended to the role of office administrator before departing in the final episode.
During an episode of the podcast Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade, Fischer affirmed that Krasinski's transition to film direction, as seen in the 2018 film A Quiet Place, was a natural progression. She compared his career trajectory to Tom Hanks, who entered the limelight with the lighthearted comedy Bosom Buddies before scaling new heights as a celebrated film actor and director, best known for films like Philadelphia, Forrest Gump, and Cast Away. Fischer shared that she often mentioned to Krasinski during The Office days that he would have a career akin to Hanks.
Krasinski's directorial ventures post-The Office have been predominantly in the horror/thriller genre, with A Quiet Place being a noteworthy example. The film was praised for its originality and received critical acclaim, setting Krasinski apart as a formidable force in Hollywood.
Fischer also acknowledged that despite his success, Krasinski maintained a humble demeanor, disliking the attention accorded to him. She emphasized that he remained down-to-earth despite his transformation into a successful actor and director.
- Jenna Fischer, on the podcast Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade, suggested that John Krasinski's career trajectory mirrors Tom Hanks', transitioning from TV to become a celebrated film actor and director known for his work in 'Philadelphia', 'Forrest Gump', and 'Cast Away'.
- Post-The Office, Krasinski's directorial focus has mainly been on the horror/thriller genre, garnering critical acclaim for movies like 'A Quiet Place'.
- Despite his global success, Fischer highlighted Krasinski's humble demeanor, noting that he remains modest amidst his transformation into a successful actor and director.
