On a more serious note, Robinson’s announcement didn’t go unnoticed by his comedy peers. Among those cheering him on was The Office co-star Kate Flannery, who commented on his Instagram post, “We love you, craig!!! Go big, my friend!!!”

Comedian Craig Robinson, known for playing Darryl Philbin in “The Office,” shocked fans when he announced plans to close the curtain on his comedy career and focus on his “true calling.”