Casting: Stephen Collins to play Andy's dad on The Office

Today it was announced that TV veteran Stephen Collins (Private Practice, Seventh Heaven, No Ordinary Family) will appear on The Office's eighth season as Andy's dad.

Andy, played by Ed Helms, joined The Office in early Season 3, and since then has become a fan favourite.

However, the fact that we will be seeing Andy's dad could in fact mean that there is more of a focus of Andy himself... does this mean that he will be the new Office manager (replacing Steve Carell's Michael?)

It would certainly seem logical, as Ed Helms has himself enjoyed a recent period of success career-wise with the success of the Hangover franchise.

I would suggest this is the case- The Office has never been a show that delves into the backstories of characters too much (in particular, their families).

The Office returns September 22 with a (confirmed) new big boss and an intriguing plot with an episode entitled "The List".