A MUCH-LOVED actor has filmed a fellow passenger watching him on a hit show during a flight – not realising he was sitting next to the iconic star.
A-List celebrity Rainn Wilson posted the video on his Twitter, which left fans in stitches.
The 57-year-old is most notably known for his hilarious star role in The Office (US) where he played Dwight Schrute.
The Office aired on NBC for nine seasons and paved the way for actors such as Steve Carell and John Krasinski to develop into household names.
Wilson's character, Dwight Schrute, was a paper salesman and a devoted assistant to regional manager, who developed a cult following for his comical act.
However, Wilson's latest post on social media was also an instant hit with fans.
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In the clip, Wilson is seen wearing a surgical mask that covers his face as he sits in business class on a Delta Air Lines flight.
He then films a fellow passenger sitting beside him who is contently tucking into a meal while he watches an episode of the hit show.
Dwight Schrute is seen on the TV screen and then Wilson turns the camera back on himself, shaking his head.
Wilson said: "When the person sitting next to you has no idea who you are."
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The video has more than one million views with fans quick to share their thoughts.
"I hope this guy sees this lol," a Twitter user said.
"I am absolutely terrible with facial recognition – I don't blame him," one added.
"That's too good," another claimed.
Despite going off the air more than ten years ago, The Office was the most-watched show on Netflix during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
It racked up 57.1 billion total minutes of viewing, which made it the top streamed show in the U.S, according to Nielsen.
The show moved exclusively to NBC's streaming service Peacock in January 2021.
The licensing deal cost a reported $500 million.
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