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SNL Star Amy Poehler Joins 'The Office' Spin-off

Today Amy Poehler has confirmed to The Associated Press that she'll be joining The Office spin-off, which will eventually take her to primetime and retire from Saturday Night Live.  Well, actually, it's not a spin-off at all, but humor me...

SNL Star Amy Poehler Joins ‘The Office’ Spinoff

Poehler has been a part of the SNL cast since 2001, and in the past years she has served up laughs as a co-anchor with Tina Fey and currently Seth Meyers on "Weekend Update."

But don't expect her to jump ship just yet.  A few days ago she also confirmed to Variety.com that she will be back for the 2008- 2009 season of SNL.

SNL Star Amy Poehler Joins ‘The Office’ Spinoff

Besides SNL, Poehler has been a numerous films- from the more recent Baby Mama to comedy classics like Wet Hot American Summer.  And there are a slew of other movies and television appearances in between those two.

Poehler told The Associated Press that:
"I can kind of confirm that I will be working in some capacity on that show.  I don't really have any other details yet."

Even though she isn't confirming any deets right now, it is being rumored that she is expected to star in the new show.  The hush hush series will air on NBC on Thursdays after The Office starting in the Fall.

SNL Star Amy Poehler Joins ‘The Office’ Spinoff

With this new addition, will you be watching?  Or will you stick to the original Office crew?
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