Is this a joke? Comedian Craig Robinson, known for playing Darryl Philbin in “The Office,” shocked fans when he announced plans to close the curtain on his comedy career and focus on his “true calling.

Howie Mandel, Arsenio Hall, David Arquette and Robinson's 'The Office' costar Kate Flannery all offered their support to the actor in comments on his post

Craig Robinson is leaving the comedy world behind for what The Office alum says is “something huge.” In Instagram posts – watch them below – Robinson announces that he’s retiring from comedy and teases that he intends to start a small business.