Josh Groban Joins 'The Office' As Andy Bernard's Brother

Josh Groban is making a serious run at this acting thing.

Following his turn as Emma Stone's hokey lawyer boyfriend in "Crazy, Stupid, Love.," the singer has now signed on to feature in the upcoming season of "The Office," Deadline reports. Groban will play the brother of Andy Bernard, who is portrayed by Ed Helms.

The Bernard clan is a rich, accomplished family from the upper crust, so it could be a similar type turn for the classical singer. And given Andy's musical talents -- a capella, anyone? -- a family duo could be rocking Scranton. Or, something like that.

The news comes after new details about James Spader's new CEO character, Robert California, were revealed in a recent Entertainment Weekly article, and following a rash of famous guest stars that appeared in the closing episodes of last season. That star-studded list included Will Ferrell, Will Arnett, Jim Carrey, Ray Romano and Rickey Gervais.

Groban is just the latest member of the Bernard family to sign on for the show; to see the rest, click over to Deadline.

Comments

[Thomson Jaffe]

08:39 PM on 08/20/2011

"Who is Josh Groban? Kill yourself."

[islandgirl56]

06:47 PM on 08/20/2011

I've never watched The Office, but I sure won't miss an episode now! I love Josh Groban!

[shmh1]

07:49 PM on 08/20/2011

Me, too! I hope he sings a lot around 'The Office'!

[LoveBigBalls]

04:30 AM on 08/21/2011

Surely they can work it into the script to have a shirtless Groban.

[Eric Graff]

05:34 PM on 08/20/2011

coolness!

[Rhonda Harvey]

05:14 PM on 08/20/2011

I just saw him yesterday on a rerun of "Ally McBeal", and he was very good! I was surprised. So if he was funny 10 years ago, he must STILL be, no?

[varrick81]

04:25 PM on 08/20/2011

I'd say a little shark jumping is in order

[iamfinch]

10:33 PM on 08/20/2011

Was just gonna say that, except they did that 2 seasons ago. F&F though.

[goldengolfball]

07:23 AM on 08/20/2011

I have tried to watch this show several time, I just can't get through 10 minutes of ot.

[shmh1]

07:49 PM on 08/20/2011

I know.

[greenbug14]

12:36 AM on 08/20/2011

I liked him Kimmel with all the swearing.

[Chester Erickson]

09:40 PM on 08/19/2011

SPAM

[erehwon2]

09:54 PM on 08/19/2011

spam

[imonlyhereforthelaughs]

03:57 PM on 08/19/2011

Soooooo....

When does cousin Oliver arrive to sound the final death note for this show??

[AmandaRuth]

03:15 PM on 08/19/2011

Have him rock out with Creed on the guitar and Kevin on the drums. They could practice in the warehouse at lunch, which would be a great name for them - The Lunch Breaks.

[stuoverit]

03:59 PM on 08/19/2011

"I know exactly what he's talking about. I sprout mung beans on a damp paper towel in my desk drawer. Very nutritious, but they smell like death."

[Pamwings]

02:52 PM on 08/19/2011

If they're giving Ed Helms a whole family, then it sounds like he will be center stage, which is great, because he's just as unique a comic talent as Steve Carell. I love Josh Groban and hope he can act at least half as good as he sings.

[sean6886]

02:25 PM on 08/19/2011

After Jim and Pam got married, it just wasn't funny anymore. I haven't watched it since.

[maxwellinformed]

02:59 PM on 08/19/2011

agreed.

[blizzard man robot voice]

03:46 PM on 08/19/2011

Cool story bro!

[Maranda MassieGuthrie]

08:39 PM on 08/19/2011

spam

[Theresa Weaver]

01:26 PM on 08/19/2011

It at least piqued my curiosity. Josh Groban is actually a very funny guy. So who knows? Ought to give it a chance before assuming negative things.

[DixieMelody]

12:46 PM on 08/19/2011

Nothing and nobody is going to revive this show !

Bring back the innovative Pushing Daisies (that barely got a chance to shine). . .

and get rid of the WAY past-its-prime Office once and for all. .