Michael J. Weithorn will make his feature directorial debut in A Little Help, an independent comedic drama film starring The Office's Jenna Fischer.
Fischer will portray a recently widowed single mother who reconnects with an old love. Unfortunately, her old flame is her sister's husband. Variety: Jenna Fischer Gets A Little Help (November 3, 2008)
Jenna Fischer Notable Roles
- 2009: Solitary Man co-starring Michael Douglas, Susan Sarandon and Mary-Louise ParkerVariety: Jenna Fischer Gets A Little Help (November 3, 2008)
- 2005-current: The Office (NBC) as Pam BeeslyVariety: Jenna Fischer Gets A Little Help (November 3, 2008)
- 2008: The Promotion as Jen Stauber
- 2007: Walk Hard as Darlene Madison
- 2007: Blades of Glory as Katie Van Waldenberg
Michael J. Wiethorn Career Highlights
- 1998-2007: Writer, director and producer: The King of Queens
- 1982-1986: Writer and producer: Family Ties
TV to Film Office Stars
- Several cast members from The Office have attempted to transition to the big screen. While Steve Carell has a several hits, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Get Smart, Dan in Real Life and Little Miss Sunshine, his co-stars have not been as successful. John Krasinski co-stared in the George Clooney box-office disappointment, Leatherheads. Rainn Wilson had a cameo in the critically-acclaimed, Juno but The Rocker bombed. Jenna Fischer has not had much luck with her roles in Walk Hard or Blades of Glory but hopes A Little Help will be her theatrical breakthrough.Paste Magazine: Jenna Fischer Gets A Little Help (November 6, 2008)
