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Peacock Renews 'The Office' Spinoff 'The Paper' Before Debut as Full Season Drops Today

The early pickup signals Peacock's confidence in expanding The Office universe, reflecting plans already underway for a follow-up season.

Overview

  • Series stars Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore revealed the renewal Wednesday morning during a Today show appearance.
  • All 10 episodes stream in the U.S. on Peacock starting September 4, with Sky Max and NOW launching the series in the U.K. and Ireland on September 5.
  • Co-creators Greg Daniels and Michael Koman serve as co-showrunners and executive producers, with Ricky Gervais among the producing collaborators.
  • The mockumentary follows the original Office documentary crew as they profile a Midwestern newspaper revival, with Oscar Nuñez reprising Oscar Martinez alongside a new ensemble.
  • Sky has committed to the second season, and reporting indicates work on new episodes is already underway with a return next year expected.