Although it might seem like Rainn Wilson was born to play Dwight Schrute [1] and there couldn't possibly be another Michael Scott other than Steve Carell [2], it turns out The Office almost had a totally different cast [3]. Back in 2003, the show held auditions for its NBC pilot, and you might be surprised by some of the stars who tried out. Thanks to a video posted by The Office YouTube account on Jan. 21, we finally got a short glimpse at the casting process.

Actors like Seth Rogen [4], Adam Scott, John Cho, and Kathryn Hahn sat in front of the camera for a chance to become part of the beloved comedy series. But really, can you imagine a world where anyone else plays Jim or Pam? I know I can't. Luckily, the final casts' auditions are included, so we can see what won the creators over in the first place. Check out the fun, nostalgic video above.