Overview

• Domhnall Gleeson stars as Ned, the publisher of a historic Midwest newspaper in The Paper, and he insists his character is fundamentally different from The Office’s Michael Scott.
• He cautioned that attempting to compete with Steve Carell’s or Ricky Gervais’ portrayals would be “a massive mistake,” underscoring the creation of an entirely new character and setup.
• Oscar Nuñez reprises his role as Oscar Martinez, extending the original series’ narrative through the returning documentary crew.
• John Krasinski and Steve Carell both encouraged Gleeson to take the role, praising showrunner Greg Daniels and the ensemble-driven approach.
• Created by Greg Daniels, The Paper will debut on Peacock in September 2025 as a mockumentary comedy about reviving a dying Midwestern newspaper.