Peacock has officially unveiled a first look at "The Paper", an exciting new mockumentary series that is set in the same beloved universe as "The Office." This highly anticipated series promises to deliver a fresh comedic perspective, and the first-look image was showcased during the NBCUniversal upfront presentation to advertisers held on Monday in New York City.
During the presentation, key cast members including Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, and Oscar Nuñez took to the stage, generating buzz around the show's upcoming release. It has been confirmed that "The Paper" will premiere in September, although an exact premiere date is yet to be announced. Fans of "The Office" can look forward to reuniting with familiar faces in this new setting.
The official logline for "The Paper" reads: “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.” This intriguing premise sets the stage for a comedic exploration of the challenges faced by a small newspaper in today’s media landscape.
As revealed in a trailer played during the presentation, "The Paper" is set within the offices of the Toledo Truth-Teller. The documentary crew reappears, and we see Oscar Nuñez reprising his role as an accountant for the paper, clearly less than thrilled about the crew’s return. Alongside Nuñez, Sabrina Impacciatore takes on the role of the managing editor, while Domhnall Gleeson portrays an idealistic new employee eager to make his mark.
Co-created by Greg Daniels, who originally developed "The Office" for American television, and Michael Koman, "The Paper" boasts an impressive lineup of executive producers. This includes Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the original creators of "The Office", alongside Howard Klein, Ben Silverman, and Banijay Americas (formerly known as Reveille). The series is produced by Universal Television, ensuring a high production quality that fans have come to expect.
"The Paper" is just one of the many scripted offerings Peacock presented to advertisers. Other exciting projects include a newly-announced animated "Ted" TV show featuring Seth MacFarlane, a reboot of "The Burbs" starring Keke Palmer, the drama "All Her Fault" featuring Sarah Snook, and the new comedy "Dig" starring Amy Poehler.
As the premiere date approaches, fans of both "The Office" and new viewers alike are eagerly awaiting what promises to be another hilarious addition to the mockumentary genre with "The Paper."
