Amy Ryan returning to 'The Office'

LOS ANGELES, July 19 (UPI) -- Actress Amy Ryan is to return in the role of Holly Flax in Season 7 of the U.S. sitcom "The Office," NBC said.

Holly is the love interest of the show's main character Michael Scott, played by Steve Carell.

TVGuide.com reported Ryan will appear in eight episodes of the series.

Ryan was nominated for an Oscar for her role in the drama "Gone Baby Gone."