Peacock is reviving the soul of The Office with a fresh new spinoff. The series is titled The Paper and will premiere in September. It’s based in Toledo, Ohio, and takes the same mockumentary approach that made the original iconic. This time, the made-up movie crew is embedded within a local newspaper. The newspaper is titled The Truth Teller, fighting to survive in a digital age. A stubborn publisher heads up the newsroom and he’s attempting to revive the paper.
Oscar Nunez Returns!
Oscar Nunez, who played the accountant Oscar Martinez in The Office, is returning. He will star in The Paper. It’s not yet known who he’ll play, but fans are excited to see him again. His return connects the new series to the original. It adds a layer of familiarity to the show which mean viewers who loved The Office will feel right at home.
A New Workplace, A New Mess
The new show centers on life at a declining newspaper. There’s office politics, uncomfortable moments, and wacky co-workers. The survival of the paper is in jeopardy itself. It’s low on funds and high on mayhem. The Paper vows to deal with issues of the day as well. It touches on trust in the media, false news, and the battle to preserve local journalism. But it will be done so in a comedic way.
Produced by the Original Creators
Greg Daniels, creator of The Office, is overseeing this series. He’s accompanied by Michael Koman. Between them, they have solid comedy credentials. That makes The Paper actually worthwhile. The tone will be recognizable but the narrative will be new. The newsroom environment introduces new jokes, characters, and challenges.
Arriving on Peacock this September
The Paper premieres with the first episode in September on Peacock. Office fans have been waiting for a spinoff, now, they’ll get one. With Oscar Nunez as part of the cast and the old crew working behind the scenes, the series is in capable hands. It’s a new beginning with the same soul. If you’re a fan of Dunder Mifflin, you’ll be tuning in. The Paper is ready to provide headlines—and chuckles.
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