Catherine Taite to Become a Series Regular For Season 9 of The Office

Indeed, with The Office’s  ninth season having been renewed, changes to the show’s cast  are now being made. The first such addition for the forthcoming season is Catherine Tate’s  Nellie  Burton whose role will have been increased  to a series regular, according to a report released by TV Guide

Tate’s  increased role  became possible  given the events which transpired in the  season eight  finale, which saw Andy Bernard successfully complete his scheme  to  once again secure his position  of regional manager from Tate’s Nellie.

With the exception of producer/ actress Mindy Kailing who portrayed the character of Kelly Kapoor since the show’s inaugural season, all of the  previous cast members from the prior  season will return in their respective roles for the  forthcoming ninth season.

 Kailing will now star on Fox’s  new series along The Mindy Project. The show will follow a  professional  gynecologist named after Kailing [ though not  based on her real self-]  who must deal with the challenges of  having  a continuously unsuccessful romantic life.

What are your thoughts in Nellie’s increased  role this season and  how will her character’s presence affect the direction which the office will take? What is your response to Kelly  departing from the show and what  impact do you think this departure will  have on the storytelling as well as the  energy within the show?Who will be the replacement of Kelly’s post and  on what way will she be written off? Share your  predictions and speculations in the comments section, below!