Rainn Wilson, best known for his role as Dwight Schrute in the hit TV show “The Office,” recently opened up about his struggles with mental health during his time on the show. In a podcast interview with Bill Maher on “Club Random,” Wilson revealed that despite the success and popularity of the show, he was mostly unhappy.
“When I was in ‘The Office,’ I spent several years really mostly unhappy because it wasn’t enough,” Wilson shared. Despite being part of one of the great TV shows with a dedicated fanbase, he found himself constantly thinking about his career aspirations.
“I’m on one of the great TV shows. People love it. I wasn’t enjoying it. I was thinking about, ‘Why am I not a movie star? Why am I not the next Jack Black or the next Will Ferrell? How come I can’t have a movie career? Why don’t I have this development deal?'” Wilson admitted.
He expressed a desire for more fame and fortune, stating, “I was making hundreds of thousands. I wanted millions, and I was a TV star, but I wanted to be a movie star. It was never enough.”
While Wilson may have struggled with his mental health during his time on “The Office,” he has since found success in other projects. He has appeared in films such as “Peep World,” “Cooties,” and “The Boy,” as well as made appearances on television shows like “Backstrom,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” and “Transparent.”
Currently, Wilson is the host of Peacock’s “Rain Wilson and the Geography Bliss,” where he travels to different cities around the world in search of happiness.
It’s important to remember that even those who have achieved success and fame can still struggle with their mental health. Wilson’s candid discussion sheds light on the pressures and expectations that can come with being in the entertainment industry.