The long-awaited spinoff of The Office, titled The Paper, just unveiled its official trailer—offering fans a glimpse into a new chapter of mockumentary comedy set in the world of local journalism.
Newsroom Antics with a Familiar Lens
The documentary crew that once chronicled the antics at Dunder Mifflin now follows the staff of The Truth Teller, a struggling newspaper in Toledo, Ohio, led by optimistic new editor-in-chief Ned Sampson, played by Domhnall Gleeson.
Yes, it’s in the same dry, observational style—characters deliver deadpan lines to the camera with awkward pauses, floppy humor, and documentary-style framerate.
Enter the eccentric team—Sabrina Impacciatore as Esmerelda, Chelsea Frei, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Ramona Young, Melvin Gregg, Alex Edelman, and Tim Key among the staff. Expect clickbait article jokes and newsroom chaos.
Oscar Martínez returns! Oscar Nuñez reprises his role from The Office, now the paper’s accountant—confessing in the trailer, “Not again… I’m not agreeing to any of this.”
Creative Team at a Glance
Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, the duo behind The Office, are returning to their mockumentary roots. Also executive producing: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, and Ben Silverman.
Premiere Date
The Paper launches exclusively on Peacock with four episodes on September 4, 2025. An additional two episodes will drop weekly each Thursday through September 25, 2025.
TL;DR
With its trailer promising workplace dysfunction, awkward humor, and a glimpse of nostalgia, The Paper looks ready to carve its path in the comedy world. Save the date: September 4, 2025, marks the next chapter in the mockumentary universe, straight from the creators who shaped The Office.
