Rainn Wilson is someone who needs no introduction. The 56-year-old actor became a household name for his role as Dwight Schrute on the NBC sitcom ‘The Office’. He also earned three consecutive Emmy Award nominations for his portrayal of a neurotic office worker.
However, now we should call him by his new name which is: Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter. Yes, you read that right. The actor-podcaster has officially changed his name to grab attention on an important issue that impacts all of us. Let’s find out what that actually is.
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Rainn Wilson Has Changed His Name
Wilson, who gained global recognition for his portrayal of eccentric Dwight Schrute in ‘The Office, is also a climate activist. So much so that he has changed his name for that cause.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Wilson has, at least unofficially, changed his name to Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson. He has done this to help raise awareness about the environmental crisis and fallout from the rapidly warming Arctic region.
The name change comes with the COP27 summit starting off in Egypt this week. Wilson has become the first actor in history to change his name for the climate change cause.
“With the help of my scientist friends at Arctic Basecamp, I’ve changed my name to Rainnfall Heat Wave Extreme Winter Wilson. This is not a joke, I’m as serious as the melting Arctic, which amplifies global risks including extreme weather events around the globe,” said Wilson.
Wilson Hopes To Raise Awareness About Global Warming
Wilson further elaborated on the reason behind his name change. “I’m hoping this name change brings attention to this growing…er, melting issue. We need world leaders at COP27 to take notice and take action”, he said.
“The Arctic is melting at millions of liters per second, yet this problem can’t seem to make a name for itself, so it’s up to us to make a name for it,” Wilson added.
He serves as the board member of Arctic Basecamp, a group of Arctic experts who contribute to several major global gatherings. “As world leaders and climate experts arrive at COP27, we need to highlight that what happens in the Arctic doesn’t stay in the Arctic,” said Gail Whiteman, Arctic Basecamp founder.
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