Still reeling from his demotion, a bearded Dwight Schrute eventually demands an interview, which Jo Bennett grants because she likes "a little bit of crazy".

as David Brent (reprising his role from the original UK series) via a video interview.

as Merv Bronte, a self-sabotaging applicant manipulated by Robert California.

as a penny-pinching applicant concerned about long-distance call policies.

The episode is famous for its "cameo cluster" of high-profile actors playing prospective managers:

Internal applicants include Andy Bernard , who struggles with Gabe’s sabotage, and Darryl Philbin , who is uncharacteristically nervous.