From Scranton to the Newsroom
After years of whispers and wishful thinking, the world of The Office is officially expanding—this time, into the ink-stained trenches of local journalism. Peacock has finally confirmed the release date for The Paper, the highly anticipated spin-off from The Office creators Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, and it’s ready to break headlines and expectations alike.
The Premiere Scoop
Mark your calendars: The Paper debuts Thursday, September 4th, 2025, with a four-episode rollout on Peacock, followed by two episodes every Thursday until September 25th. That’s eight total episodes of workplace absurdity, awkward silences, and documentary-style gold—all rooted in a new location, but with the same comedic DNA that made The Office a television classic.
New Office, Same Lens
Set in a struggling Midwestern newspaper, The Paper follows the same documentary crew that once immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch. Now, they’ve turned their cameras toward a historic local paper and the determined (and likely dysfunctional) team trying to bring it back to life in a digital-first world.
From downsized deadlines to clickbait chaos, The Paper explores the strange survival tactics of modern journalism. With a mockumentary style that promises plenty of cringe-worthy charm and office politics, ink-stained with irony.
A Cast To Watch
This isn’t just a recycled concept—it’s a reinvention. The Paper boasts a stacked cast, including: Domhnall Gleeson (Ex Machina), Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus), Chelsea Frei (Shrill), Melvin Gregg (Snowfall), Gbemisola Ikumelo (A League of Their Own), Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, Tim Key, and Oscar Nuñez—who returns to the Office universe, possibly as fan-favorite Oscar Martinez.
Guest stars include heavy-hitters like Tracy Letts, Molly Ephraim, and Eric Rahill, adding layers of credibility and comedic punch.
Familiar Faces Behind The Camera
Fans can also look forward to the return of several beloved Office alumni behind the scenes. In addition to Greg Daniels directing multiple episodes, names like Ken Kwapis, Jennifer Celotta, Paul Lieberstein (Toby!), Matt Sohn, and Jeff Blitz round out a directors’ room that knows exactly how to build character-driven workplace chaos.
Journalism Meets Mockumentary Magic
While The Office thrived on fax machines, paper jams, and Michael Scott’s endless missteps, The Paper finds comedy in the chaos of the dying newspaper industry. It’s a timely and resonant setting—one where idealism, desperation, and old-school newsroom values clash with corporate reinvention and digital disruption. It’s also a chance to reintroduce The Office’s DNA to a generation raised on TikTok, newsletters, and collapsing local media.
If the trailer (still under wraps) is anything like the buzz surrounding the cast and crew, The Paper is shaping up to be more than a nostalgia play. In fact, it’s a bold next chapter that could rival its predecessor. Whether you’re a longtime Office fan or just in search of a sharp new workplace comedy, this is one premiere you won’t want to miss.
