John Krasinski is best known for his Jim Halpert on the award-winning \u201cThe Office,\u201d but as this in-depth interview suggests, he\u2019s as much a writer-director-producer as a comedic star. Inspired by his arts education at Brown University and the National Theater Institute, he\u2019s starred in \u201cLeatherheads,\u201d \u201cAway We Go,\u201d \u201c13 Hours,\u201d collaborated on \u201cPromised Land\u201d and \u201cManchester by the Sea,\u201d and helmed \u201cBrief Interviews with Hideous Men,\u201d \u201cThe Hollars,\u201d and now, the Paramount Pictures horror hit \u201cA Quiet Place,\u201d co-starring his wife, Emily Blunt. John also currently produces and leads the Amazon thriller series \u201cJack Ryan,\u201d which means he is having quite the year. Brought to you by Universal Pictures.\n\nFor over 50 years, Backstage has been the most trusted place for actors to find jobs and career advice, and for casting professionals to find the right performers for their projects. \u201cIn the Envelope: An Awards Podcast\u201d features intimate, inspirational interviews with some of the most exciting actors and awards contenders working today. Check out more here: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nIn the Envelope Twitter: twitter.com/InTheEnvelope\nBackstage Twitter: twitter.com/backstage\nFacebook: facebook.com/backstage\nInstagram: instagram.com/backstagecast\nYouTube: youtube.com/user/backstagecasting