Almost every character in The Office played the role of the antagonist at some moment during the show, and while some may have filled the position a bit longer than others, they all had a hand in opposing the hero. Dwight proudly donned a half and half hero-villain costume for most of the show, while Michael often thought he was wearing the good guy cape when many times he was a mere civilian.
Similarly, there were several Disney villains that showed sparks of light through their dark costumes, and sometimes they even turned from their evil ways. Whether matched for one distinct character trait or because they equal each other in similar energy, here are 10 characters of The Office paired with their Disney villain counterpart.
Jan As Mother Gothel
It’s not difficult to see the correlation between these two characters, as Jan Levinson’s sheer level of selfishness came out quite early on in the show. Both of these efficient manipulators weren’t especially shy about their goals, as could be seen through Jan’s professional career and Gothel’s clever love declaration for Rapunzel’s hair.
Whether or not the people around them realized their true intentions wasn’t any of their concern. Another area in which they are eerily similar is their relationships with those closest to them. In the end, they mattered most and other people were mere means to an end.
Andy As Hades
Both Andy and Hades were, thankfully, aware of their poor anger management and took the necessary steps to improve it. Their penchant for letting their anger visibly burn, or for punching a hole in the wall, is really what connects them to each other.
Though Hades was a bit more strategic and outwardly calculative than Andy, neither of them could resist a good joke. It would seem a bit off to have Hades standing in the middle of Dunder Mifflin until he threw a chair and all would seem normal again.
Meredith As Ursula
Meredith and Ursula match each other in their vicious humor and opportunistic traits. While Ursula was a bit more dignified than Meredith, both characters displayed their unusual ideas of fun. It would be in keeping with the storyline if Meredith was seen bellowing out Ursula’s classic hit, “Poor Unfortunate Souls.”
They share a similar vigorous spirit, although their interests may be different (mainly because Meredith’s interest is alcohol). Meredith’s wild spikes in behavior make her the perfect character to measure up to a scheming Ursula.
Ryan As Syndrome
Ryan is most similar to the Disney/Pixar techie villain Syndrome. They both went through a series of stops and starts and believed in the progressive effects of technology in everyday life.
Syndrome experienced a rough start before his advancement to villainy, and Ryan lived the shaky life of a temp before his promotion. As Syndrome and Ryan progressed, their need to overcompensate became more apparent, as did their joy of talking about themselves and their accomplishments.
Angela As Lady Tremaine
The wicked stepmother in Cinderella is an aged Disney version of Angela Martin, as they both looked down on disarray and poor decorum. Though neither of them seemed to be aware of the irony in the disparity between the standards that they hold for others and their own behavior, both Lady Tremaine and Angela knew how to appreciate a good party.
It’s not hard to imagine Lady Tremaine standing in the corner of the room at Dunder Mifflin, with her arms folded while judging Phyllis for her awful taste in decorations.
Kelly As The Evil Queen
Kelly Kapoor didn’t keep it a secret that she wanted to be the fairest in the land of Dunder Mifflin, and if she were to be any Disney villain, of course, she’d be the one with a magical mirror that paid her constant compliments.
Kelly and The Evil Queen share more than just their desire to be considered to be exceptionally good looking by all, but they also sing in harmony to their dark melody of jealousy and insecurity. It doesn’t take much to imagine Kelly taking a look a Snow White before turning to her mirror and scoffing out an unsure, “She’s not that pretty.”
Pam & Phyllis As Bellwether
Pam, Phyllis, and Zootopia’s Bellwether all have a few things in common as the villains who have the power of a shocking reveal on their side. As Michael’s assistant, Pam knew the frustration of working with someone who didn’t always appreciate the work she did. Bellwether had a similar experience in working with Mayor Lionheart, and her building anger took root and produced an unlikely villain. Bellwether is who Pam would become if she acted out on her daily vexations.
Unlike Pam, Phyllis let her Bellwether-like qualities shine whenever she snapped and took revenge on Angela and when she directed her snide comments at Pam. These three could hold a very sweet but sinister singalong and continue fooling the masses.
Dwight As Scar
Despite Dwight’s many advantageous qualities, he is not on par with more intelligent villainous antagonists, like Maleficent or Jafar. This is evident through the countless times that he gullibly fell for one of Jim’s pranks throughout the series.
Because of this, his character is more along the lines of a power-hungry Scar. They both felt as if they should be in charge and that their position was threatened by another character. They also share the gaudy belt of arrogance, though they showed it in different ways.
Michael As Governor Ratcliffe
Michael doesn’t easily fit into one particular villain role as easily as his fellow coworkers. In some instances, he falls in line with Cruella de Vil and her impulsive behavior, and other times he’s as childish as The Queen Of Hearts. Michael suddenly yelling, “Off with their heads!” is an obvious and effortless thing to visualize.
However, his overall tone is most similar to Governor Ratcliffe in Pocahontas. At times, both characters were viewed as pathetic by their peers, but somehow they managed to maintain a jaunty air of charisma. Additionally, on more than one occasion they both slacked off while the others were working.
Jim As Prince Hans
Prince Hans didn’t seem like the antagonist in Frozen when the story first began, and ultimately neither did Jim. As time progressed, both Hans and Jim began to show their true colors. Although Jim wasn’t the most obvious “bad guy” on The Office, he did often dip his toe into villainy in later seasons, especially when it came to his relationship with Pam.
Hans’ intentions were made clear through his romantic relationship, as well when he tried to marry Anna before leaving her to die. Both bullied by their brothers and seemingly quite noble, these two are a match in their “wolf in sheep’s clothing” appearance and actions.
