Especially after she was teased on the season finale, fans of The Office are holding out hope that Amy Ryan might return to this sitcom in the role of Michael's true love, Holly.

We can't offer any update on that casting news, but we can confirm that Ryan will at least be seen in an office this year: the Oscar-nominated actress is coming on board HBO's In Treatment.

Ryan is taking over for Dianne Wiest as the therapist for Gabriel Byrne's Paul on season three of this drama. She joins Debra Winger as a newcomer to the series, whose premiere date has not yet been announced.

Ryan had her big break on HBO, playing a cop on season two of The Wire.

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