‘The Office' Offshoot ‘The Paper' to Premiere in September, Drops First Look Image
Peacock has given fans a first look at 'The Paper,' the upcoming mockumentary series set in the same world as 'The Office.'
The first-look image, which can be seen above, was released as part of the NBCUniversal upfront presentation to advertisers on Monday in New York. Cast members Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, and Oscar Nuñez appeared onstage, where it was also revealed that the show will premiere in September. An exact premiere date will be announced at a later date.
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The official logline for 'The Paper' states, 'The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it.'
In a trailer played at the presentation, it was revealed that the show takes place in the offices of the Toledo Truth-Teller. The documentary crew makes their way around the room, revealing that Oscar (Nuñez) is now working as an accountant for the paper. He is none too happy to see the doc crew again. Impacciatore plays the managing editor, while Gleeson plays an idealistic new employee.
Along with Gleeson, Impacciatore, and Nuñez — the last of whom is reprising his role from the American series — the show also stars Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, and Tim Key.
Greg Daniels, who developed 'The Office' for American television, co-created the series with Michael Koman. Both serve as executive producers along with 'The Office' creators Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant as well as Howard Klein, Ben Silverman and Banijay Americas (formerly Reveille). Universal Television is the studio.
'The Paper' was one of several Peacock scripted offerings presented to advertisers. Others included the newly-announced animated 'Ted' TV show starring Seth MacFarlane, 'The Burbs' series reboot starring Keke Palmer, the drama 'All Her Fault' starring Sarah Snook, and the new comedy 'Dig' starring Amy Poehler.
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