‘The Office’ Star B.J. Novak Is The Face Of Random Products Around The World After His Photo Was ‘Mistakenly’ Shared As A Public Domain Image

2022-05-28 23:46:16 By : Mr. Dalen Bao

Pictures of The Office star B.J. Novak have been slapped on random products worldwide, ranging from face paints sold in Uruguay to electric hair clippers in China, after a photo of him was “mistakenly” made a public domain image “years ago,” the actor said on Instagram on Tuesday.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 30: B. J. Novak attends the LA premiere of Amazon Studio's "Late ... [+] Night" at The Orpheum Theatre on May 30, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage)

Novak shared images on Instagram of his visage used on packaging for cologne in Sweden and a rain poncho, among others. 

He said he was “too amused” to do anything to stop it.

Novak’s agents weren’t immediately available for Forbes’ request for comment.

Who uploaded Novak’s image as public domain, and which website the image was uploaded to.

Public domain images are photos or clip art that is available for personal and commercial use free of charge. Novak is best known for his work on The Office, where he played the character Ryan Howard, as well as serving as a writer, director and executive producer of the hit series. He currently writes and directs The Premise, which streams on FX on Hulu.

A Photo Of BJ Novak Was Accidentally Deemed Public Domain, And Now His Face Is Printed On Personal Care Items And Household Products Across The World (BuzzFeed)