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‘The Office’: Who should replace Steve Carell?

A bit of an obvious pick, but Dwight has been angling for some power for so long that we want to throw him a bone. Plus, imagine the hilarity that would ensue from his hellfire-and-brimstone approach to management.

A bit of an obvious pick, but Dwight has been angling for some power for so long that we want to throw him a bone. Plus, imagine the hilarity that would ensue from his hellfire-and-brimstone approach to management.  (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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There can only be one Michael Scott (per country, that is), but Dunder Mifflin can’t do without a new Scranton chief. Here are some possible actors who can live up to Steve Carell’s hilariously pathetic legacy.

Zach Galifianakis

His only recent TV experience was on “Saturday Night Live” and “Tim and Eric Awesome Show,” but Zach Galifianakis’s ability to humiliate himself and make everyone uncomfortable are perfect bullet points on the Michael Scott resume.  (Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Digitas)

Conan O'Brien

Also no stranger to self-humiation, Conan sweetens the pot with a hefty stock of corny sex jokes. If yet another network reneges on his talk show, it might not be a bad option.  (Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Terry O'Quinn

His John Locke character was a born leader and used to having a controlling, diabolical nerd as his sidekick/rival. But he might want to watch out if Dwight starts carrying rope around.  (Jeff Gentner/Getty Images)

Alec Baldwin

He’s not leaving “30 Rock”until 2012, but there’s no harm in getting a head start on a new project. After all, he already has the Michael Scott hair (or rather, Michael Scott has the Alec Baldwin hair) and stays on comedies longer than most actors coughSaturdayNightLivecough.  (Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

Vanessa Williams

With buxom Jan out of the office and mostly out of the picture, Dunder Mifflin could use a new head-cracking executive. Given her history on “Ugly Betty,” she could also help Pam along with her promising steps toward better fashion.  (Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Otarian)

Charlie Sheen

“Two and a Half Men” is still around, but given that Jake’s voice has changed the show is either coming to a close or in need of a new title. And Charlie Sheen could mimic Michael Scott’s insensitivity, self-centeredness and disregard for proper social mores perfectly.  (Riccardo S. Savi/Getty Images)

Mykelti Williamson

On “24” Williamson’s Brian Hastings was constantly making the worst decisions and trying to pass them off as really good ideas. Gee, who does that sound like?  (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

Jon Gosselin

With a penchant for self-importance and very little on his schedule, Jon Gosselin might be a perfect fit in Scranton. You know -- pending some acting classes.  (William Thomas Cain/Getty Images)

Thomas Lennon

Having played characters that are seemingly oblivious to social cues, Lennon can already tap into one of Michael Scott’s dominant traits. Plus, his nightstick from “Reno 911!” might come in handy keeping the Dunder Mifflin crowd in line.  (Kris Connor/Getty Images)

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