Everyone in The Office cast tried to make Idris Elba laugh, especially John Krasinski. Elba says it "was a lot of work" to keep a straight face. Elba enjoyed his time on The Office, embracing its cringe comedy. Despite being known for dramatic roles, Elba has shown himself to be a versatile actor through his work in comedy.

British actor Idris Elba talks about working on The Office and which cast member tried to make him laugh the most. Elba joined The Office cast in 2009, playing the role of Charles Miner, Vice President of Northeast Sales for Dunder Mifflin. He appeared in seven episodes and was last seen in the season 5 finale, "Company Picnic."

In a video from Entertainment Weekly, Elba reflects on his time on the show. Check it out below:

Idris Elba says #TheOffice cast always tried to make him laugh. https://t.co/h1Txf0YIsX pic.