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Express Tribune
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
The Office spin-off The Paper gets fall release date
Peacock has announced the premiere of The Paper, a new spin-off of The Office, debuting September 4, 2025. The series will launch with four episodes, followed by two new episodes weekly through September 25. Set in the same mockumentary universe as The Office, The Paper shifts the focus from Dunder Mifflin to The Toledo Truth Teller, a struggling local newspaper in Ohio. The show follows the original documentary crew as they begin covering the paper's revival efforts, led by a group of volunteer reporters and staff. Created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, the series blends new characters with familiar faces. Oscar Nuñez reprises his role as Oscar Martinez, now working as the paper's accountant. The cast is led by Domhnall Gleeson as a new employee and Sabrina Impacciatore as the managing editor. Additional cast members include Melvin Gregg, Chelsea Frei, Ramona Young, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, and Tim Key. While Steve Carell will not return as Michael Scott, John Krasinski has expressed interest in a potential cameo. The Paper is produced by Universal Television in association with Peacock. Executive producers include Greg Daniels, Michael Koman, Ricky Gervais, and Stephen Merchant. The Paper continues the mockumentary tradition, bringing the format into the world of local journalism with a new cast and setting.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘The Office' Spin-Off Series ‘The Paper' Sets Fall Release Date
Welcome back, 2005 — well, kinda. NBC announced the release date for The Office spin-off series, The Paper, on Thursday, revealing a Sept. 4 premiere. The Paper will debut on NBC's streaming service, Peacock. The Paper is created by The Office creator Greg Daniels, who partnered with Michael Koman, the brain behind Nathan Fielder's Comedy Central show, Nathan For You. While The Paper is officially being marketed as a spin-off from the beloved mockumentary, which ran for nine seasons from 2005 to 2013, there are some notable changes. For starters, the show doesn't follow a fictional paper company like The Office's Dunder Mifflin. Instead, the premise for The Paper revolves around a fictional newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, called The Truth Teller, whose publisher is turning to volunteer reporters in an attempt to revive the paper. The show is set in the same universe as The Office, with the same mockumentary crew filming yet another dying company in the Midwest. More from Rolling Stone 'Traitors' Season Four Brings Donna Kelce, Lisa Rinna, Tara Lipinski to the Castle Jenna Fischer Dispels Misconception That 'The Office' Got Worse Over Time It's the Last Week to get Peacock for Nearly 70% off Last year, the show's cast was revealed. The Paper will be led by Domhnall Gleeson, who plays new employee Ned, and Sabrina Impacciatore, who will act as The Truth Teller's managing editor. Gleeson is known for his leading roles in the 2013 film About Time and the 2015 sci-fi Ex Machina, while Impacciatore made a name for herself in the whirlwind Season Two of The White Lotus. Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, and Tim Key will also star in The Paper with yet-to-be-revealed roles. So far, the only returning cast member from The Office will be Oscar Nuñez, who played accountant Oscar Martinez in the original. In The Paper, Nuñez's character has moved to Toledo and has traded the failing finances of a dying paper company for the failing finances of a shrinking newspaper. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boy Mom Ellie Kemper Reveals Why She's Ignoring All the Experts While Doing This With Her 2 Sons
Ellie Kemper is telling it like it is once again. This time, she gave super-rare details about being a boy mom in an interview with Parents. Not only that, but she talked about how she isn't paying attention to the parenting experts when it comes to planning summer with her growing sons. 'I'm looking forward to having not as much structure,' she said. 'I know that all the parenting experts tell me that structure is key, and I agree with that to a point.' More from SheKnows Halle Berry & Her Rarely-Seen Son Maceo Are Bouncing for Joy in an Enchanting Summertime Video She added, 'But I think it's also nice to let some of the structure slide during the summer, which is sort of natural.' However, this may not be what she sticks to halfway through summer! In the same interview, The Office alum talked about how her and her husband's parenting style is ever-evolving, saying, 'While my husband and I have rules and boundaries and structure in place, I've learned that I need to ease up on certain things. So, it's kind of something that I'm constantly refining.' Back in 2012, Kemper and comedy writer Michael Koman got engaged, and married that same year. They have two sons, James, born in Aug 2016, and Matthew, born in Sept 2019. In a recent chat with Kemper during Kohl's Evening with Ellie! dinner, she talked about her motherly habits. 'It is very important to stay grounded,' she said. 'I would say one habit that I really lean into is leaning on my mom friends. I think that it takes a village to get this done. It's nice to know that you're not alone, that you have a family, a team, there with you.'Best of SheKnows 15 Celebrity Parents Whose Kids Went to Ivy League Schools Tween & Teen Slang 2025: A Definitive Guide to 'What the Hellyante' Your Kid Is Saying Right Now Celebrity Parents Who Are So Proud of Their LGBTQ Kids
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ellie Kemper Knows It's Just a Phase
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Actress Ellie Kemper is embracing the growing trend of multigenerational travel. This summer, she and her husband, comedian and television writer Michael Koman, are taking their two sons, James, 8, and Matthew, 5, on a trip to the East Coast with members of their extended family. The Office alum calls this the ultimate summer family vacation. 'I say this for selfish reasons,' says Kemper. 'A, there are plenty of people to watch the children, so I can take a nap. And B, the kids have other kids to play with, and that's the best because then they just play. And again, I can take a nap. At first, I thought, 'Oh, that's so much stress.' It's actually less stressful to have more people.' The reality is, a stress-free vacation is any parent's dream. There's a nagging overwhelm that often comes with navigating those months when kids are out of school. One survey from Harmon Research found 68% of working parents are overwhelmed once school is out, particularly because of the need to manage their child's activities, while making sure they are engaged and safe. Meanwhile, a Talker Research survey of 2,000 parents with kids, ages 5 to 12, found 64% of them are most stressed about how to keep their kids entertained during vacation. Kemper's key to getting through summer guilt-free is by keeping her expectations low. 'Summertime is a new experience every year because, obviously, my kids are getting a year older every summer,' she says. 'I try not to set my sights too high. I'm just like, 'Let's keep it manageable.'' That means sending her boys to summer day camps, which they are all for. 'Sometimes they try a camp where they don't know anyone, and they're surprisingly at home, which makes me happy,' says the Bridesmaids star. 'I don't know if I could do that as an adult, so I envy that they're able to adapt so easily.' It also means ditching the strict routines that tend to take over during the school year. 'I'm looking forward to having not as much structure,' the St. Louis native says. 'I know that all the parenting experts will tell me that structure is key, and I agree with that to a point. But I think it's also nice to let some of the structure slide during the summer, which is sort of natural.' It comes down to understanding her family's comfort level. That's why another rising family trend—the road trip—won't be on this summer's itinerary. 'Unfortunately, we are not a road trip family,' she says. 'My kids spent the first years of their life in New York City, and I swear that made them unable to handle car rides because they were on the subway or walking, so they don't do so well in the car.' In 2024, the family moved to the opposite coast and is living in Southern California due to Koman's work. Kemper, who starred in Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt for four seasons from 2015 to 2019, has been busy at work herself. She started podcasting in 2023. 'Who isn't?' jokes Kemper, who hosts the Born to Love podcast with her good friend Scott Eckert. It features some famous guests, including her former co-star Jenna Fischer who plays Pam Beesly on The Office. 'It's a joyful podcast,' Kemper explains. 'We have guests on to talk about something that they love, and the premise is simple, so I really enjoy doing that.' You may have also caught her on TV starring as the 'Kohl's Mom' in Kohl's latest marketing campaign. She plays a lovable mom with a big, humorous personality. It's not so far off from who she is in real life. 'I am a mom, like a Kohl's mom, and I love a good deal,' she says of why the partnership was a no-brainer for her. 'I feel like it's a great space to shop for families. And I always feel better when I go there.' (Her shopping list includes a Summer Fridays lip balm, faux flowers from Sonoma, and, of course, whatever she might need for her husband and kids.) But Kemper, the author of My Squirrel Days, says navigating her work schedule during summertime can sometimes be challenging. While the Emmy-nominated star has flexibility at this point in her career—something she acknowledges is a huge blessing—things aren't always set in stone. 'In our industry, a lot of jobs may come at the last minute, or schedules have to shift based on any number of factors,' she says. 'I personally try to keep the summer a little bit free for me just because the kids don't have school, and so it's sort of nice not to have that priority. But I think it's always something that you're—sorry to use this word—juggling.' Kemper doesn't pretend to have it all figured out. In fact, she doesn't even define her parenting style. 'It's constantly evolving,' she shares. 'And by that I mean that, while my husband and I have rules and boundaries and structure in place, I've learned that I need to ease up on certain things. So, it's kind of something that I'm constantly refining.' Easing up can be necessary when you have two elementary-school-age boys with tons of energy. 'This is a blessing and a curse,' says Kemper. 'I don't have daughters, so I don't know if that's different from daughters.' It helps to lean on what she calls the best parenting advice she's ever received (it was from a magazine, if you're wondering). 'Mostly everything is a phase,' she says. 'When my kids were like 2 years old, I thought, 'Oh, they're having tantrums; this is gonna be the rest of my life.' No, everything is a phase, and it will pass. I think that's very helpful to keep in mind.' On particularly tough days, she also turns to her own mom for parenting wisdom. 'I hope I'm not bragging about myself, but she raised four great children," she says, referencing her sister and two brothers. 'I would, of course, want to learn from her. She's a very good mom.' The actress even takes some notes from her character Kimmy Schmidt, a woman who reclaims her life in New York City after being rescued from a doomsday cult. 'I was always envious of her ability to endure,' says Kemper. 'And so I would say, in terms of parenting, just knowing that you gotta outlast the tantrum, you gotta outlast whatever undesirable behavior is going on, and just keep moving forward.' It's these qualities that make Kemper believe Kimmy would be a better parent than Erin Hannon, her character on The Office. 'She knows hardship, and I feel like she has the mindset of an athlete, and so she would be able to keep plugging along,' she explains. The good humor of her characters can be an asset in parenting, and–perhaps unsurprisingly–Kemper and her husband lean into that. 'When we are in the trenches and things feel very hard, it's so nice to be able to turn to him and make a joke,' she says. And their kids are following in their funny parents' footsteps. 'The greatest joy I get is that I have two really funny boys, and they make me laugh a lot, and they have endless energy,' says Kemper. 'I want to borrow some." Read the original article on Parents
Khaleej Times
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
What we know about ‘The Paper,' the upcoming ‘Office' spinoff
It's been 20 years since the U.S. version of 'The Office' debuted on NBC, where it ran for nine acclaimed seasons and endured as a pop culture juggernaut well after its finale. It lives on in countless memes and catchphrases, and the network says it remains one of its most streamed shows. So it should surprise no one that the sitcom, as delightfully cringy as it is lovable, is finally getting a spinoff: 'The Paper.' Here's what we know so far about the new show. Extra, Extra! Read All About It NBCUniversal revealed at its May upfront presentation that 'The Paper' would debut on its streaming platform Peacock in September. The sitcom is being created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman. Daniels was behind the American adaptation of 'The Office,' and Koman created Comedy Central's 'Nathan For You' alongside its star, Nathan Fielder, a king of deadpan comedy. Daniels and Koman are executive producers of 'The Paper,' as are Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the duo behind the original British version of 'The Office' (which ran from 2001 to 2003). What's the Same, and What's Different? Like 'The Office,' 'The Paper' is a mockumentary sitcom about an industry in trouble: this time, the newspaper business, as opposed to the paper business of the original. It is also set in the same universe as the original. The same fictional documentary crew that followed the employees of Dunder Mifflin in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is now following those who work at The Truth Teller, a fictional newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, whose publisher is trying to revive it with the help of volunteer reporters. Oscar Nuñez is returning as Oscar Martinez, who will now work in accounting at The Truth Teller. 'I told Mr. Greg Daniels that if Oscar came back, he would probably be living in a more bustling, cosmopolitan city,' Nuñez said at the presentation last week. 'Greg heard me, and he moved Oscar to Toledo, Ohio, which has three times the population of Scranton. So it was nice to be heard.' So far, Nuñez is the only 'Office' alum who is confirmed for the new series, but John Krasinski (who played Jim Halpert) told ET he would make a cameo if Daniels asked him. 'I will do anything for that guy,' Krasinski said. 'He calls, I'll show up.' In April, Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly) and Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin) told the Today show that they had swung by the set of 'The Paper' and run into Nuñez and much of 'The Office' crew, whom Kinsey called 'our extended family.' The new series will be led by actors Domhnall Gleeson, most famous for his role in Alex Garland's 2015 sci-fi film 'Ex Machina,' and Sabrina Impacciatore, most famous for her role as the no-nonsense hotel manager during Season 2 of HBO's 'The White Lotus.' Impacciatore will play the managing editor of The Truth Teller, and Gleeson will play a new employee. What Has 'The Office' Crew Been Up to, Anyway? 'The Office' had an expansive regular cast, many of whom have stayed busy since the show's end in 2013. Here's some of what a handful of the show's biggest stars have done since. Steve Carell Carell exited 'The Office' during Season 7 having earned six lead actor Emmy nominations for playing Michael Scott. Carell has since expanded his repertoire. In 2014, he played against type for his role in the sports thriller 'Foxcatcher,' which earned him a best actor Oscar nomination. He has also voiced Gru across the 'Despicable Me' film franchise, starred in Wes Anderson's 2023 sci-fi comedy film 'Asteroid City' and last year performed on Broadway in 'Uncle Vanya.' This year, he can be seen in the Netflix comedy-drama miniseries 'The Four Seasons,' and later this month, he'll appear alongside Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith and Ramy Youssef in the Jesse Armstrong satire 'Mountainhead' on HBO. Rainn Wilson Of all 'The Office' stars, Wilson might have had the hardest time shaking his character Dwight Schrute, the yin to Michael Scott's yang. The role earned Wilson three Emmy nominations. Nonetheless, he has worked consistently since the show's end across genres — including roles on the CBS sitcom 'Mom,' the 2018 box office hit 'The Meg' and in the musical 'Urinetown' at New York City Center. His most personal project might be the 2023 five-episode docuseries on Peacock, 'Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss,' which took him around the world to explore the meaning of happiness. John Krasinski Few fans probably predicted that Krasinski — who played the quintessential good guy Jim Halpert — would pivot to sci-fi horror with staggering success. His 2018 film 'A Quiet Place,' which he wrote, directed and starred in opposite his wife, Emily Blunt, was both a critical darling and a box office blockbuster. He followed it up in 2021 with the box office success 'A Quiet Place Part II,' which Krasinski wrote and directed, and 2024's 'A Quiet Place: Day One,' which he helped write and produce. Also from 2018 to 2023, he played Jack Ryan, the titular character in the Amazon Prime action-thriller series from novelist Tom Clancy. Jenna Fischer Jenna Fischer, whose role as Pam Beesly earned her an Emmy nomination, has also worked steadily since 'The Office' ended — including in the British comedy-drama 'You, Me and the Apocalypse,' the ABC sitcom 'Splitting Up Together' and in last year's remake of 'Mean Girls' — though it's her 'Office'-adjacent podcast that has given her the most success. 'Office Ladies,' which she hosts alongside Angela Kinsey, her real-life best friend who played the tightly wound accountant Angela Martin, has been a hit since its debut in 2019. In each installment, the pair rewatch and break down an episode of 'The Office,' as well as offer behind-the-scene stories. In 2022, they published the book 'The Office BFFs,' which shot to No. 1 on The New York Times bestseller list. Mindy Kaling Of all 'The Office' alums, Kaling — an Emmy-nominated show writer who also starred as the chatty, self-centered customer service representative Kelly Kapoor — has had the most small-screen success. As 'The Office' ended, she immediately moved on to her sitcom 'The Mindy Project,' which she created, produced and starred in for six seasons, first on Fox and then on Hulu. In 2020, the critically acclaimed comedy 'Never Have I Ever,' which Kaling co-created and based loosely on her childhood, began its four-season run on Netflix. From 2021 to 2025, Kaling's comedy 'The Sex Lives of College Girls,' which she co-created and served on as a showrunner, ran on HBO. Her newest show, 'Running Point,' starring Kate Hudson, debuted in January on Netflix and has already been renewed for a second season.
