Greg Daniels Launches Office Spinoff The Paper On Newspaper Industry

The Paper is a new mockumentary-style comedy series created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, set in the same universe as The Office but focusing on the historic Midwestern newspaper The Toledo Truth-Teller. The show follows Ned Sampson, played by Domhnall Gleeson, a former paper salesman turned editor-in-chief who aims to revive local journalism with a struggling, inexperienced staff amid budget constraints. Daniels highlights that The Paper differs significantly from The Office, emphasizing a fresh narrative that addresses the challenges facing print journalism today, rather than continuing the original show's character arcs. While Oscar Nuñez reprises his role from The Office to provide continuity, Daniels clarified that no other original cast members will appear, allowing the new series to stand on its own. The series explores themes of optimism and the romanticism of journalism through Ned's character, blending humor with a renewed purpose. The show was developed after much deliberation by Daniels, who sought to keep the rights alive while crafting a distinct story separate from the beloved original series.