Aaron Epstein/PEACOCK The OfficespinoffThe Paperwill follow a newspaper staff in Toledo, Ohio The new series is created by Greg Daniels, who also co-created the original series The Paperpremieres on Peacock on Sept. 4, 2025 The first look atThe Paperis finally here. In August 2025, thefirst trailerforThe Officespinoff arrived, giving fans a glimpse at what they can expect from the new series, which is set in a newspaper office in Toledo, Ohio. The Paperis fromGreg Daniels— who adapted the original U.K. version ofThe Office— andMichael Koman, co-creator of Comedy Central'sNathan For You. "It's about this struggling Midwestern newspaper that's much reduced from its glory days," Daniels previously toldThe Hollywood Reporter. "It's a fruitful premise." He continued, "There's a tremendous history for local papers. The villain here is the internet and the ability to look at everybody's news for free, and all the ad revenue going to Google." So, how isThe Paperconnected to the classic NBC sitcom and when does it premiere? Here's everything to know about the highly anticipated spinoff, including the release date, whichOfficestar is returning to reprise their role and where to watch. Justin Lubin/NBCNBCU Photo Bank/Getty The same camera crew that documented the employee antics at Dunder Mifflin is now focused on the team atThe Truth Teller, a dying local newspaper in Toledo, attempting a revival with the help of volunteer reporters. The Officefans will instantly recognize a familiar face who made their way to Ohio:Oscar Nuñez, who played the beloved Oscar Martinez on the original NBC series. According toVariety, Oscar won't be a central character on the series, but he has been part of the script since the beginning. "I told Mr. Greg Daniels that if Oscar came back, he would probably be living in a more bustling, cosmopolitan city," Nuñez said at NBCUniversal's Upfront in May 2025, perEntertainment Weekly. "Greg heard me and he moved Oscar to Toledo, Ohio — which has three times the population of Scranton. So, it was nice to be heard," he added. Nuñez is the onlyOfficealum confirmed so far, but don't be surprised to see other returning actors. FormerOfficestarsJenna FischerandAngela Kinsey— who host theOffice Ladiespodcast — revealed they stopped by the set ofThe Paperfor a visit. "[Co-creator]Greg [Daniels] had invited us," Kinsey said during an appearance on theTodayshowin April 2025. "We showed up, and not only was Oscar there, but our crew, so many of these wonderful people — cause the crew was our extended family, and we're still really close with them." "And that was really moving to see," she added. Mathew Tsang/Getty; Elyse Jankowski/WireImage; UNIQUE NICOLE/AFP via Getty In addition to Nuñez,The Paperwill star Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore. Other members ofThe Papernewsroom include Melvin Gregg,Chelsea Frei, Ramona Young, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman and Tim Key. During a June 2024 appearance onThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,Steve Carellrevealed that before Gleeson accepted the role, he reached out to him for advice. "He's an excellent actor. And he actually called me and asked, 'Should I do this? ...Did you enjoy it?' I said, 'Of course,' "Carell recalled. That same May, theFour Seasonsactor toldThe Hollywood Reporterthat he was "excited" about the spinoff and had no plans to return as Michael Scott. "I will be watchingbut I will not be showing up. It's just a new thing and there's really no reason for my character to show up in something like that," Carell said. Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank The Paperwill be released on Sept. 4, 2025, over a decade afterThe Officeendedits nine-season run in May 2013. "It's been more than ten years since the final episode ofThe Officeaired on NBC, and the acclaimed comedy series continues to gain popularity and build new generations of fans on Peacock," Lisa Katz, the President of NBCUniversal Entertainment, said in a statement when the spinoff was announced. "This new series set in the universe of Dunder Mifflin introduces a new cast of characters in a fresh setting ripe for comedic storytelling: a daily newspaper," she continued. The first four episodes will drop on Sept. 4, with two more coming to Peacock each week on Thursdays until Sept. 25, perVariety. Thefirst trailerforThe Paperwas released on Aug. 7, less than one month before the show is set to premiere on Peacock. "Several years ago, a documentary crew filmed the story of Dunder Mifflin. Now they've found a new subject," reads text show on the screen at the beginning of the trailer. Then, fans are introduced to the staff of theToledo Truth Telleras the newspaper is fighting to earn back the status it once held with the help of new volunteer reporters. The trailer ends with the first footage of Nuñez back in character as Oscar, looking alarmed to see the cameras at his workplace. "Not again, I'm not agreeing to any of this," he says angrily as he gets up from his desk. Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty The Paperwill be available to stream on Peacock, joining both the U.K. and theU.S. versionsofThe Office, which are already on the platform. Read the original article onPeople
