The Paper: A New Workplace Comedy Series from The Office Creators Premiering on Peacock
The documentary crew from The Office is making a comeback in a new workplace comedy series called The Paper. Created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, the show will premiere on September 4 on Peacock. The crew follows a struggling Midwestern newspaper, The Toledo Truth Teller, and its publisher as they try to save the publication. Domhnall Gleeson leads the cast, bringing a different energy to the boss's role.
The ensemble cast includes Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, Tim Key, and The Office's Oscar Nuñez. Guest stars for the first season include Eric Rahill, Tracy Letts, Molly Ephraim, and others. The show promises a mix of heart and absurdity similar to The Office's winning formula.
The official poster for The Paper describes the newspaper as "The First Draft of History," highlighting its precarious situation. The trailer showcases Gleeson's character navigating the challenges of modernizing the newsroom amidst quirky employees and looming layoffs. The series creators, Daniels and Koman, also serve as showrunners, writers, and executive producers.
The Paper will debut with four episodes on September 4, exclusively on Peacock, with two new episodes releasing every Thursday until September 25. Fans of The Office and workplace comedies can look forward to the humor and charm of this new series.