NBCUniversal has just released something that might look a tad bit familiar. The company is inviting fans to step into a brand-new world that has some heavy nostalgic connections to a favorite of yesteryear with the debut look of its upcoming series, The Paper. For those not in the know, the title will follow in the footsteps of NBC’s hit comedy series, The Office, and will even include at least one familiar face in that of Oscar Nuñez’s Oscar Martinez. As for today’s image, The Office alum can be seen looking up at his new boss, played by Domhnall Gleeson, while the latter addresses his employees from atop a desk. Off to the side, we also catch our first glimpse of Sabrina Impacciatore’s character, who stands out in a red dress. Additionally, news of the show’s release window was also shared today, as we now know that the title will arrive on Peacock just in time for the fall, with a start date sometime in September.
In today’s world full of reboots and reimaginings, The Office has long been a prime title that has kept fans looking towards the future. But, time and time again, the folks behind the Steve Carell-led comedy series have shot down the possibility of the title receiving any such makeover. Instead, they found a different way to do it — bring back a legacy character and have the mockumentary move to a different workspace. In The Paper, audiences will be transported to a Midwestern newsroom where the employees and publisher are desperately trying to keep it alive.
According to Variety, who was present during the NBCUniversal upfront presentation which was held on Monday in New York City, those in attendance were also treated to a teaser which gave a much more solid backstory to the upcoming series. In it, the home of The Paper was revealed to be Toledo, Ohio, where the action is going down inside the offices of the Toledo Truth-Teller. The first look showcased Oscar (Nuñez), who is now an accountant for the paper, while also revealing Impacciatore’s role as the managing editor and Gleeson as a new employee who is ready to bring the paper back from obscurity.
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