Domhnall Gleeson Stars in Office Spinoff The Paper Premiering September

Domhnall Gleeson, star of the upcoming The Office spinoff The Paper, has strongly rejected comparisons between his character Ned and Steve Carell's Michael Scott from the original series. Gleeson emphasized that trying to compete with the iconic performances of Carell or Ricky Gervais, who starred in the UK version, would be a mistake, describing them as "geniuses" and stating that The Paper introduces a completely new character and setup. The new mockumentary series, created by Greg Daniels, shifts focus to a struggling Midwestern newspaper and its efforts at revival, differing from The Office's Scranton-based storyline. Gleeson also shared that John Krasinski and Steve Carell gave him encouraging advice to embrace the role. The Paper will premiere in September 2025 on Peacock, featuring connections to the original series such as Oscar Nuñez reprising his role. Fans can expect a fresh take within the established world but with distinct characters and storylines.