"The Office" hires Ricky Gervais, Will Arnett for season finale

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN Entertainment) - Steve Carell's exit from "The Office" will be star-studded. NBC and the producers of the mockumentary will be bringing out creator Ricky Gervais and comedian Will Arnett for the seventh season finale.

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Entertainment Weekly reports that the Gervais and Arnet are already locked in for the one-hour episode that will air on May 19. It still isn't known what they are set to do yet.

Gervais, who stars in the British and original version of the series, will be appearing in the show for the second time. He appeared earlier in the season as David Brent, his character in the British series.

The upcoming episode will be Arnett's first appearance on the show.

There will also reportedly be other notable guest stars to join them in the season finale. Will Ferrell has been booked to appear in the last four episodes.