oledo, Ohio, 2025 — Over a decade after The Office concluded its nine-season run on NBC, the world of Dunder Mifflin comes alive once again in a brand-new spinoff: The Paper. The series began streaming on Peacock on September 4, 2025, and will make its network debut on NBC on November 10, 2025.
Plot and Setting
Fans will recognize the documentary camera crew that once followed the antics at Dunder Mifflin, now focusing on the staff of the struggling local newspaper, Truth Teller, in Toledo, Ohio. The series follows the newspaper’s attempts to revive itself with the help of volunteer reporters.
Greg Daniels, who adapted the original U.K. version of The Office, explained:
“This is about a struggling regional newspaper. The villain here is the internet — news is available for free, and all ad revenue goes to Google.”
Cast and Connections to The Office
Oscar Núñez returns as Oscar Martinez. Although not a central character, he has been part of the story from the start. Daniels relocated Oscar to Toledo, which Núñez notes is “a more bustling city, three times the size of Scranton.”
Other cast members of The Paper include:
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Domhnall Gleeson
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Sabrina Impacciatore
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Melvin Gregg, Chelsea Frei, Ramona Young, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Tim Key
Steve Carell, who famously played Michael Scott, confirmed he will not reprise his role but expressed support for the project, calling it “a fresh take unrelated to my character.”
Former Office stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, hosts of the Office Ladies podcast, visited the set, reuniting with Núñez and the original documentary crew. The visit created a sense of continuity and nostalgia for longtime fans.
Release Schedule
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Peacock: Streaming began September 4, 2025. The first four episodes were released immediately, with additional episodes dropping weekly on Thursdays until September 25, 2025.
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NBC: The network premiere is scheduled for November 10, 2025, at 8:30 p.m. ET, with weekly Monday episodes.
Trailer and Early Buzz
The first trailer, released on August 7, 2025, introduces the staff of Truth Teller and features Núñez reprising his role as Oscar, looking startled as cameras capture the newsroom. The trailer sets a familiar yet fresh tone for fans of the original series.
Summary
The Paper promises to delight longtime Office fans while introducing a new audience to the humor, heart, and sharp social commentary that made the original series a success. With a new setting, fresh characters, and the returning presence of Oscar Martinez, the spinoff marks an exciting new chapter in the Office universe, now in the heart of Toledo.
