Work: How Andy Bernard Got the task and What's Next for Dunder Mifflin's New Manager

Erectile dysfunction Helms Who's the (new) boss? It had been the question on every Office fan's mind since Steve Carell introduced in June 2010 he planned to depart Scranton permanently in the finish of Season 7. Ultimately, it required at least a year for Dunder Mifflinites to have their guy - Andy Bernard - but star Erectile dysfunction Helms thinks the waiting game was really a blessing. "It gave all of us time for you to just kind of zen out about this and be prepared for whatever it may be,Inch Helms told reporters on the business call Tuesday. Did Dunder Mifflin result in the cut? See our listing of favorite TV places of work But exactly how exactly did the Nard Dog get probably the most coveted jobs on prime-time TV? Regardless of the stiff competition from both within the office (Jim, Dwight, Darryl) and outdoors of the organization (season finale guest stars for example Ray Romano, Jim Carrey and Catherine Tate requested the gig), executive producer Paul Lieberstein states it had been among the large commonalities between Michael and Andy - their emotional purchase of their co-employees - that made Andy the best candidate. "He likes you people a lot more than he is doing concerning the product," he states. "Andy is somebody that is actually caring and interested and understanding. Any little problem that anybody's getting, he'd feel totally deeply, making him very suited to become a comic lead within the show." However, existence in the regional paper company is going to be not even close to yet another day in the office. While audiences were first brought to they years into Michael Scott's reign as regional manager, Andy is simply now learning what must be done to become the boss. "The greatest difference right from the gate is the fact that Michael would be a well-established manager for a lot of his run at Dunder Mifflin which Andy is simply discovering that. It is a brand new factor," Helms states. "Andy's leadership is some a wide open question and that is what I am really excited to flesh out." Work: Did the best person obtain the manager job? But finding out how to lead they will not be Andy's only obstacle. Since he's in control, expect other changes towards the Dunder Mifflin landscape: Andy is not the only real new boss around: Unlike Michael, who only needed to cope with the periodic visit from Jan and, later, Jo, Andy will need to deal with the large presence of Sabre Boss Robert California (James Spader) at work, that ought to end up being a fascinating match. "One thing we are most delighted about is when Andy handles upward and just how both scared he's and courageous he's at the identical time when confronted with Robert California," Lieberstein states. Adds Helms: "Robert California is really a type of an strongly confident individual who appears to consider lots of pleasure in applying his energy which is a very crazy energy since it is so a new comer to Dunder Mifflin and it is not something which Andy Bernard is especially well outfitted to cope with.Inch There is no easy answer for Andy and Erin: Sure, Erin (Betty Kemper) is no more tied lower by her wet blanket of the boyfriend, but that does not mean she'll be jumping into Andy's arms. "They are quite a odd pair simply because they have quite strong feelings and incredibly poor communication abilities. And there is been something type of charming about watching them attempt to connect and then try to communicate," Helms states. "Obviously with Andy's new boss position, there is a energy dynamic that is necessary which just makes all that tension and clumsiness much harder. And things get tricky, especially around Halloween." Maura Tierney to check on in to the Office Dwight will really help, not hinder, Andy: First, they fought against over Michael and also the No. 2 office position (which really belonged to Jim). Then, they fought against over Angela. However that Andy has defeated Scranton's longtime assistant in landing the regional manager's publish, the way Dwight (Rainn Wilson) handle it? "Dwight is somebody that responds perfectly to some firm hands of leadership, which Andy continues to be kind of hunting for a tiny bit. But I am really excited that for the reason that first episode we began to simply see the initial inklings of the backbone in Andy," Helms states. "Celebrate Andy's leadership more plausible in ways as well as shows you plenty of where Andy still needs to go and where he needs to travel. Dwight supplies a constant friction for your." Gabe is, like, therefore the new Toby: For a long time, Toby (Lieberstein) was Michael's Achilles' heel - the main one individual who could always bring him lower from the greatest of free-pretzel-day sugar levels. Who will get the recognition to be Andy's foil? "I seem like in certain respects Gabe (Zach Forest) is Andy's Toby," Helms states. "We had just a little hint of this on 'The List' episode. But Gabe certainly continues to be Andy's enemy deeply in love with Erin." Expect music (and fireworks!) when Andy's brother stops by: This year might find a look and feel in the Bernard clan - including Andy's brother performed by Josh Groban. "Josh's appearance is a component of the really exciting episode for me personally as well as for Andy since it is where we become familiar with a lot about Andy and not every one of it is good. A number of it's kind of poignant. Obviously there's a chuckle music that will get included there too," Helms states. "I'll just state that there's some competition, however it requires a compelling turn that's unpredicted. ... I am excited to exhibit the fans where and just how Josh's character suits Andy's existence as well as what it really method for who Andy is." Work airs Thursdays at 9/8c on NBC.