The Paper’ Makes Headlines: The Office’s Legacy Gets a Bold, Newsroom Twist!

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Office comedy fans, rejoice! The long-awaited sequel to "The Office," "The Paper," is all set to make its big OTT debut in September. Here's everything you need to know about the release date, cast, and what to watch out for in this new mockumentary comedy.

Key Points

Official Release Date:

"The Paper" premieres with its first four episodes on September 4, 2025 on Peacock in the US.
Indian viewers can view the series from September 5, 2025, on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium).

Weekly Release Format:

After the initial four episodes, two new ones will be posted every Thursday until September 25, 2025.

Producers & Creators:

It is developed by Greg Daniels (of "The Office" renown) and Michael Koman ("Nathan for You"), and is produced by Deedle-Dee Productions and Universal Television.

Cast:

Domhnall Gleeson plays the idealist publisher.
Sabrina Impacciatore is the managing editor.
Oscar Nuñez returns as his recurring character from "The Office."
Supporting cast includes Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, and Tim Key.

Plot & Setting:

The series continues with the same "The Office" documentary cast as they turn their cameras upon a faltering Midwestern newspaper, "The Truth Teller," in Toledo, Ohio.
Search for a combination of fresh office chaos, dry wit, and the signature humor that made "The Office" a worldwide hit.

Why the Hype? "The Paper" promises to infuse the show's spirit of "The Office" into a world of contemporary journalism in the internet age.

With this amazing cast and the return of the old favorites, we can expect plenty of laughter, cringeworthy moments, and a new set of quirky characters.

Source: OTTplay, IndiaTimes, Filmibeat