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🎬 What is The Paper All About?
Created by Greg Daniels (The Office) and Michael Koman (Nathan For You), The Paper follows a mockumentary crew as they shift focus from Dunder Mifflin to a struggling Midwestern newspaper called The Truth Teller.
📰 Plot: A quirky newsroom team tries to revive print journalism
📍 Location: Toledo, Ohio
🎥 Format: Mockumentary, like The Office
🤣 Genre: Workplace comedy
🌟 Cast of The Paper – The Underdog Heroes
The ensemble cast features:
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Domhnall Gleeson as Ned, a hopeful editor
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Oscar Nuñez returning as Oscar
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Sabrina Impacciatore as Esmeralda
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Gbemisola Ikumelo, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, Tim Key
💬 “We are a wonderful ensemble cast of underdogs banding together to keep journalism alive,” said Gleeson. He added, “My character has an unwavering belief he can restore The Truth Teller to its heyday.”
🎭 Office Vibes, New Energy
Oscar Nuñez brought the laughs during the NBCUniversal Upfront presentation:
“I told Greg Daniels Oscar should be in a big city… so he moved him to Toledo. It has three times the population of Scranton!”
Domhnall Gleeson joked that older fans might mistake him for Meredith because of his red hair, but quickly clarified he's playing a fresh new role — and no Irish accent this time!
📺 When & Where to Watch The Paper
🗓️ Premiere: September 2025
📡 Streaming on: Peacock
Sabrina Impacciatore confirmed the release month, while Nuñez added with excitement, “We can do it, you guys!”
🎥 A Legacy Continued
While no official Office character returns are confirmed, Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer visited the set. Angela shared on the Office Ladies podcast:
“It was really moving. So many of our original crew are there — it felt like family.”
🧠 Creative Team Behind The Paper
The project boasts a powerhouse production lineup:
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Greg Daniels & Michael Koman – Creators, Writers, Executive Producers
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Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant – Executive Producers
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Howard Klein, Ben Silverman
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Production Studio: Banijay Americas
