Bryan Cranston took the helm for the fourth episode of Season 9, titled "Work Bus," which saw Jim Halpert (John Krasinski) convince Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) that their typical office space is unsafe. Therefore, the latter gets ahold of a bus and converts it into an office, complete with tables, chairs, a water cooler, and more. Naturally, it doesn't take long for things to go awry. While this may sound like a potentially funny basis for an "Office" episode, shooting it presented some terrifying challenges, earning it the apt nickname "Death Bus" (via NME).
According to "Office" mainstays Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey in their new book, "The Office BFFs: Tales Of The Office From Two Best Friends Who Were There," the first issue was the heat. The air conditioning units were too loud, so the crew had no choice but to turn them off despite the sweltering conditions. To make things worse, when they hooked up a portable AC, the intake hose sat right next to the exhaust pipe of the bus, which could've poisoned everyone inside. Additionally, none of the furniture was attached to the bus, so when the stunt driver swerved for a scene, total chaos ensued.
Thankfully, everyone survived the filming of "Work Bus" and it doesn't appear as though anyone on the "Office" cast list holds any resentment toward Bryan Cranston. Still, none of that erases just how scary the experience must've been for all involved.
