Rainn Wilson says political hypocrisy and cancel culture have hurt comedy

Rainn Wilson, known for playing Dwight Schrute on "The Office," said growing political division and cancel culture have made it harder for modern comedies to succeed. Speaking to Fox News Digital, he argued that the show’s blunt, politically incorrect style would be difficult to make today. Wilson said the characters on "The Office" were written as unaware and foolish, but that kind of humor would now face stronger pushback. He also said both Republicans and Democrats often criticize the other side while excusing similar behavior within their own ranks. He made the comments on Capitol Hill during an event with lawmakers and religious leaders promoting dialogue across political and ideological divides. Wilson said faith and spirituality could offer shared ground in a deeply polarized country.