Actor Rainn Wilson told Newsweek he hopes to train as a death doula, which he described as an individual "who counsels someone around their passing," noting that "what happens after we die is something that people don't really talk about."

Why It Matters

Earlier this month, Wilson, who is well-known for his role as Dwight Schrute in The Office , told comedian and talk show host Seth Meyers that he may put acting aside to become a death doula.

Starring in Code 3 , a new film in theaters Friday, the famed actor says he is leaning toward becoming a death doula after years spent exploring spirituality and life's big questions.

What To Know

"Everyone in this room is going to die," Wilson said, noting its universality and that people may start to meet their doula early on to start

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