Some good news for John Krasinski. “The Office” star, most recently known for his YouTube series “Some Good News,” has licensed the viral show to ViacomCBS.

Although it’s unknown exactly how big of a payday this is for 40-year-old Krasinski, it’s probably hefty: The Hollywood Reporter describes it as a “rich” licensing deal and there reportedly was a bidding war. “Some Good News” has been a bright spot of the coronavirus pandemic.

While everyone has had to stay in their homes, Krasinski, also known for Amazon’s “Jack Ryan” in his post-Jim Halpert era, has featured a slew of feel-good programming, including a “Hamilton” performance, reunions of “The Office,” online proms and more.

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