Though NBC hasn’t officially renewed The Office yet (despite drama going down with its Thursday night lineup), it is being confirmed that three of its main stars will be back!

Deadline.com is reporting that Ed Helms, John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer will definitely be returning in season 9.

I’ve learned that after lengthy negotiations, The Office stars Ed Helms, John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer have reached an agreement in principal to return to the veteran NBC series next season and are inches away from signing on the dotted line.

The fourth actor whose contract is up this season is B.J. Novak, who plays Ryan. According to Deadline, talks have not started for him yet, as he has a dual role on the show:

I hear the fourth original Office cast member whose deal is up, B.J. Novak, has not started discussions, but he has a dual role on the series as an actor and writer/executive producer.

This is all very interesting considering Ed Helms is also attached to the Mindy Kaling pilot that was just picked up from NBC!

What are your thoughts on these actors remaining?