'The Office' spinoff: Everything you need to know about 'The Paper'
The Office fans, rejoice! Peacock has revealed more details about its upcoming spinoff of the beloved workplace comedy — including its title.
Called The Paper, the series comes to us courtesy of Greg Daniels, who led the American adaptation of The Office, and Michael Koman (Nathan for You, Girls5eva, How to with John Wilson).
From its release date to which of The Office's stars are returning, here's everything you need to know about The Paper.
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What is The Office spinoff about?
Even though this new show is set in the same universe as The Office, we aren't going back to Scranton, Pennsylvania. Instead, we'll be heading to Toledo, Ohio, following The Office's pivotal (yet mostly unseen) documentary crew on their next project. In a press release issued by Peacock, the series logline reads:
The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.
Are any The Office characters returning for The Paper?
Yes! At NBCUniversal's 2025 upfront presentation, The Office star Oscar Nuñez revealed that he would be reprising his role as Oscar Martinez in The Paper. As of May 12, 2025, he is the only confirmed returning Dunder Mifflin character. It's fitting that at least one person who worked at a paper company winds up in a show called The Paper, right?
Who else stars in The Paper?
Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Ex Machina) and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) both star in The Paper. Gleeson plays Ned, the publisher who turns to volunteer reporters, and Impacciatore plays managing editor Esmeralda.
The pair lead an ensemble cast that includes Martinez, as well as Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, and Tim Key.
Is there a trailer for The Paper?
There is! Check out the full trailer below to get your first glimpse of the dynamic between Ned and his renegade crew of volunteer reporters. The Office vibes are already strong here, from Ned casting a Jim-style side eye at the camera to Oscar desperately trying to flee the documentary crew.
When does The Paper come out?
All episodes of The Paper premiere Sept. 4 on Peacock.
UPDATE: Aug. 7, 2025, 11:49 a.m. EDT This article has been updated to include new information about the release of "The Paper."
UPDATE: Jul. 10, 2025, 1:00 p.m. This article has been updated to include new information about the release of "The Paper."
UPDATE: May. 12, 2025, 2:21 p.m. This article has been updated to include new information about the release of "The Paper."
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Belen Edwards is an Entertainment Reporter at Mashable. She covers movies and TV with a focus on fantasy and science fiction, adaptations, animation, and more nerdy goodness. She is a member of the Critics Choice Association and the Television Critics Association, as well as a Tomatometer-approved critic.
