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The Paper (upcoming TV series)

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The Paper
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Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
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NetworkPeacock
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The Office

The Paper is an upcoming American mockumentary sitcom series created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman. The series is a follow-up of the American mockumentary series The Office, which originally ran on NBC from 2005 to 2013. The series will star Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore, and will premiere on Peacock.

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Development

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In January 2024, it was announced that Greg Daniels (the developer of the American mockumentary sitcom The Office) was putting a follow-up series of the American The Office into development. The follow-up series is set in a new office with new characters, but based in the same fictional universe as the original series.[1] In March 2024, it was announced that the upcoming comedy mockumentary series will be co-created by Daniels and Michael Koman.[2]

In May 2024, it was announced that Peacock had ordered the untitled comedy mockumentary series co-created by Daniels and Koman, which will feature the fictional documentary crew that followed the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin, follow a declining historic Midwestern newspaper and its publisher try to resurrect itself with volunteer reporters.[3] In June 2024, the series title was revealed to be The Paper.[4] Production of the series began in July 2024.[5][6]

The series is executive produced by Greg Daniels, Michael Koman, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, and Ben Silverman. Production companies involved with the series are Universal Television.[3]

Casting

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In April 2024, it was announced that Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore will be starring in the series.[7]

In September 2024, Melvin Gregg, Chelsea Frei and Ramona Young joined the cast.[8] The following month, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Tim Key, and Eric Rahill were cast,[9] with Allan Havey, Nancy Lenehan, Molly Ephraim and Tracy Letts added to the recurring cast in November.[10]

In February 2025, it was announced that Oscar Nunez would be reprising his role as Oscar Martinez, from The Office.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ Cordero, Rosy (January 13, 2024). "'The Office': Greg Daniels Opening Development Room To Explore New Series Ideas". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 13, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Cordero, Rosy; Andreeva, Nellie (March 20, 2024). "'The Office': Greg Daniels To Co-Create Potential New Series With 'Nathan For You's Michael Koman". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 20, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (May 8, 2024). "'The Office': New Greg Daniels & Michael Koman Series Gets Peacock Series Order, Reveals Setting". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "Greg Daniels - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America. June 3, 2024. Retrieved June 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (May 8, 2024). "'The Office' Follow-Up Gets Peacock Series Order". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  6. ^ Otterson, Joe (May 8, 2024). "New 'The Office' Series Picked Up at Peacock, First Plot Details Reveal Midwestern Newspaper Setting". Variety. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  7. ^ Cordero, Rosy; Andreeva, Nellie (April 19, 2024). "The Office: Domhnall Gleeson & White Lotus's Sabrina Impacciatore Cast in New Greg Daniels Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 10, 2024). "'The Office': Melvin Gregg, Chelsea Frei & Ramona Young Join Greg Daniels & Michael Koman's Followup Series For Peacock". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
  9. ^ Cordero, Rosy (October 10, 2024). "'The Office': Peacock Followup Series From Greg Daniels & Michael Koman's Adds Four To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  10. ^ Cordero, Rosy (November 20, 2024). "The Office: Peacock Followup Series From Greg Daniels & Michael Koman's Adds 7 Including Mo Welch & Nate Jackson". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  11. ^ Porter, Rick (February 27, 2025). "Peacock's Office Follow-Up Casts Oscar Nunez". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  12. ^ Schneider, Michael; Shanfeld, Ethan (February 27, 2025). "Oscar Nuñez Reprising The Office Role in Peacock's Follow-Up Series". Variety. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
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