United Kingdom, May 25 -- Domhnall Gleeson received "big advice" from John Krasinski before filming 'The Paper'.

The 42-year-old actor is set to star in 'The Office' spin-off show, and Domhnall has received some advice from John, who previously played Jim Halpert in the US version of 'The Office'.

Domhnall - who is the son of actor Brendan Gleeson - told People: "He was wonderful. I mean, his big advice that he gave me was to do it.

"And the same with Steve Carell, another just wonderful actor who I'd worked with before. And their advice was, if it's Greg Daniels, you should do it because getting to work with him is a treat that not many people get to have."

John and Steve actually helped to convince Domhnall to join 'The Paper'.

He ...