Israel's The Office: Who's playing David Brent?

It has been the most sought-after comedy role in Israel. Who would play David Brent in the country's upcoming version of The Office?

Now the Israeli production company has released news of the castings for its own version of the award-winning show - to be called Ha Misrad -– a direct translation of The Office.

In the David Brent role is Dvir Benedek, who, disappointingly will not be called Dovid Brent Cross, but rather Avi Meshulam.

Nor does he resemble Lord Sugar, whom Ricky Gervais suggested would make the perfect Jewish Brent. Benedek, who is shaven-headed and overweight, will not be bringing glamour to the offices of the Israeli Wernham Hogg in Yahud- which will no doubt be delighted to be named as the Israeli equivalent of Slough.