July 5th 2025.
Comedian and actor Craig Robinson, most famously known for his role as Darryl Philbin on the hit show "The Office," recently made a surprising announcement on Instagram. In a heartfelt message to his followers, the 57-year-old shared that he will be stepping away from comedy to pursue what he believes to be a greater purpose.
In his post on June 26th, Robinson spoke directly to his fans, expressing his gratitude for their support throughout his career. "I just wanted to personally share this news with you all. I am saying goodbye to comedy, but not without a purpose," he stated in a video post. "It's been an incredible journey and you all have been amazing. But I am following a bigger calling. Thank you so much and stay tuned."
The caption of the post echoed his message, with Robinson writing, "Life update: I'm officially leaving comedy to focus on my true passion. Stay tuned, because something big is in the works." While he did not disclose any specific details about his next venture, he did hint in a subsequent post that it involves starting a business.
"Turns out, having a dream and building a business with your friends are two very different things," Robinson shared on Instagram. He also reached out to fellow entrepreneurs for advice, writing, "Shoutout to all my small business owners. Any words of wisdom for me as I navigate this new journey?"
Fans immediately flooded the comments section with reactions, some wondering if Robinson was joking. One person even made a playful reference to "The Office," asking, "Are you opening a warehouse for paper, by any chance?" Others referenced his role as the lovable Pontiac Bandit on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," with one fan jokingly saying, "We're not falling for this, Doug Judy!"
The news also garnered support from Robinson's fellow actors and former co-stars. David Arquette, who worked with Robinson on the film "Hot Tub Time Machine," commented, "I hope music is involved! You're amazing at whatever you do." Kate Flannery, who played Meredith on "The Office," wrote, "We love you Craig!!! Go big my friend!!!"
Robinson rose to fame on "The Office," which aired from 2005 to 2013, and has since appeared in numerous successful films and TV shows such as "Pineapple Express," "This Is The End," and "Sausage Party." He has also lent his voice to animated films such as "Shrek Forever After" and made appearances on shows like "The Cleveland Show" and "Mr. Robot."
Fans eagerly await to see what Robinson's next big move will be as he embarks on this new chapter in his career. Whatever it may be, it's clear that he has the support and admiration of both his fans and industry colleagues.
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