Carell & Krasinski Back New Office Spinoff
- A new series set in 'The Office' universe, titled 'The Paper,' is slated to premiere on Peacock in 2025 or 2026.
- Steve Carell and John Krasinski, stars of the original 'The Office,' have voiced their support for the spinoff.
- Gleeson told People that Krasinski, who played Jim Halpert in 'The Office,' encouraged him to take on the role.
Steve Carell and John Krasinski have offered their sage advice for the upcoming “The Office” spinoff, “The Paper,” starring domhnall Gleeson. News Directory 3 reports that Krasinski and Carell, beloved stars of the original series, gave Gleeson their blessing and emphasized the value of working with Greg Daniels. The new series, set to premiere on Peacock, revisits the documentary crew, this time focusing on a Midwestern newspaper. Oscar Nuñez returns as Oscar Martinez, linking the spinoff to the original show’s beloved characters. Carell’s praise for Daniels’ involvement fuels anticipation for “The Paper.” Will the new series capture the magic of its predecessor? Discover what’s next in the evolving “The Office” universe.
Carell & Krasinski Advise on ‘The Office’ Spinoff: What to Know
Updated May 27, 2025
A new series set in ‘The Office’ universe, titled ‘The Paper,’ is slated to premiere on Peacock in 2025 or 2026. The show follows the documentary crew as they shift their focus to a struggling newspaper in the Midwest. While featuring a new cast, Oscar Nuñez will return as Oscar Martinez, providing a link to the original series.
Steve Carell and John Krasinski, stars of the original ‘The Office,’ have voiced their support for the spinoff. Domhnall Gleeson, who stars in ‘The Paper,’ revealed the advice he received from Krasinski and Carell.
The Advice John Krasinski And Steve Carell Gave Domhnall Gleeson
Gleeson told People that Krasinski, who played Jim Halpert in ‘The Office,’ encouraged him to take on the role. Krasinski’s advice was simple: “Do it.”
He was splendid. I mean, his big advice that he gave me was to do it.
Carell, who portrayed Michael Scott, echoed Krasinski’s sentiment. He also advised Gleeson to work with Greg Daniels,the creator,writer,and director behind both ‘The Office’ and ‘The Paper’.
And the same with Steve Carell, another just wonderful actor who I’d worked with before. And their advice was, if it’s Greg Daniels, you should do it because getting to work with him is a treat that not many people get to have.
Gleeson said he is happy to be involved in the series and believes it will be “something realy lovely.” He noted the support from the original show’s cast and crew is a positive sign for ‘The Paper’.
What Else Steve Carell Has Said About The Office Spinoff
Carell has publicly praised Greg Daniels’ involvement in ‘The Paper’.Speaking with the AP, Carell expressed confidence in Daniels’ ability to create a fantastic show.
Oh, well, any – I think with Greg Daniels, you’re in very good shape in terms of any sort of show, so I’m sure it’s gonna be fantastic.
Despite a near cancellation early in its run, ‘The Office’ remains a popular show. While matching the original’s success will be a challenge, Daniels’ involvement in ‘The Paper’ offers hope for fans. Peacock also offers “superfan episodes” of ‘The Office’ to prepare viewers for the new series.
What’s next
Fans of ‘The Office’ can anticipate ‘The Paper’ premiering on Peacock in either 2025 or 2026. The new series aims to capture the spirit of the original while exploring new characters and storylines.