A new spin-off series set in the Office universe (whatever that takes) is now Peacock’s attempt, and its premise actually sounds pretty good.
Expectations weren’t low considering the involvement of The Office creator Greg Daniels and Nathan co-creator Michael Korman, but given the middling quality of some recent TV revivals, these TV shows quickly are put together to promote streaming services, so caution is justified. Now, with the first premise details revealed and initial hype moving quickly, along with some great clues, we’re starting to feel really good about this one.
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Official press release from Peacock and Universal Television confirmed via Deadline The drama will start filming in July this year at the earliest. What’s more, the plot synopsis confirms the strong connection to the original (American) show: “The documentary crew that immortalized the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin were looking for a new subject when they discovered a copy of the dying ’s long-established Midwestern newspaper, and the publisher is trying to find new themes to reinvigorate it.”
If you’re in the media industry, the new series, which centers on a dying newspaper and struggling journalists who remain passionate despite all odds, will no doubt be close to your heart, and I think it’s probably a genius move.any kind Directly redo Even if the actual writing was good, “The Office” would automatically end up a disaster simply because people loved the Dunder Mifflin crew and their wacky stories so much. Focusing on a completely different industry in a new environment may seem like the right choice, especially if the powers that be want to recruit new fans.
The Office remains one of the most successful series ever licensed to streamers like Netflix, so it was only a matter of time before NBCUniversal considered launching a new version of the show, especially since Peacock lacks more popular exclusive series . Lisa Katz, president of scripted content at NBCUniversal Entertainment, said in a statement: “More than a decade has passed since NBC aired its final episode of The Office, and the critically acclaimed comedy series continues to was well-received and attracted a new generation of fans on Peacock,” stated. Again, notice how they’re attracting new fans with this project. Nostalgia can only get you so far.
Currently, only Domhnall Gleeson (Star Wars: The Next Generations, Ex Machina) and Sabrina Impacciato (White Lotus, Across the River and Into the Woods) has officially joined the series, but expect several casting news in the coming weeks.
