The Office Sequel ‘The Paper’: Release Date, Cast, Story & More

The NBC workplace comedy, The Office, has been everyone’s favorite. It’s one of those television series the episodes of which fans enjoy rewatching while snacking or having lunch. It’s been 10 years since the show aired its last episode, but the magic is still there. In fact, the original British version of The Office couldn’t get the love that the American remake accumulated from the global fandom. So, after 14 international adaptations, it’s time for a follow-up series titled ‘The Paper’ to show up later this year. So, if you are curious to know everything about it, stay with us.

The Office Sequel ‘The Paper’ Release Date

The Office Sequel ‘The Paper’ will be released on Peacock on September 4, 2025. The series will have ten episodes that will follow a weekly release schedule. Meaning, the final episode of The Paper will be released on September 25, 2025.

In January 2024, we learned that a follow-up series of the popular sitcom has entered production. Greg Daniels and Michael Koman serve as the directors of the much-awaited sequel project.

Who Is in the Cast of The Paper?

Even though The Paper is set in the same universe as The Office, it features a different cast. While some of the original cast of the American The Office are indeed making their way to The Paper, several new entries look forward to becoming our favourites.
Here, we have listed the new cast members:

Here, we have listed the new cast members:

• Domhnall Gleeson (Ex Machina, Brooklyn)
• Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus, The Immature: The Series)
• Melvin Gregg (Snowfall, The Beauty Inside)
• Chelsea Frei (Poker Face, The Moodys)
• Ramona Young (Never Have I Ever, Legends of Tomorrow)
• Gbemisola Ikumelo (Famalam)
• Alex Edelman (Alex Edelman: Just for Us)
• Tim Key (The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off, Inside No. 9)
• Eric Rahill (The Bear, Friendship)

Who from The Office Is in The Paper?

Now, if you are wondering which of The Office cast members will appear in The Paper, the list is rather short. Only Oscar Nunez, who plays the role of Oscar in The Office, will appear as a regular cast member in The Paper.

What Will be the Story of The Office Sequel?

Despite taking place in the same universe, The Paper doesn’t relate to the events or the iconic paper manufacturing company of The Office. Instead, in the follow-up, it will revolve around a declining Midwestern newspaper that must recruit reporters to resurrect itself. Here’s the official synopsis:

“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.”

Is The Paper Set in the Same Universe as The Office?

Yes, it has been confirmed that The Paper has been set in the same universe as The Office. Although it will depict a modern setting as compared to The Office. But, the events of The Paper won’t be related to The Office.

Do We Have a Trailer for The Paper?

No, there isn’t a trailer for The Paper so far, but we do have a first look image featuring every major character, including Domhnall Gleeson and Oscar Nunez.