Jim and Michael agree: Domhnall Gleeson perfect for The Office spinoff with Oscar returning
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Jim and Michael actually agreed on something! Turns out Krasinski and Carell both pushed Domhnall Gleeson to take the lead role in “The Paper.”
Their simple advice? Just do it. The Irish actor nearly passed on the chance until these comedy legends stepped in with their enthusiastic thumbs-up.
Greg Daniels: The Secret Weapon
“If Greg’s involved, you should do it.” That’s the golden nugget both Office alums shared with Gleeson.
The creator behind both shows brings his magic touch to this newspaper mockumentary.
Krasinski gushed that Daniels handpicked Gleeson himself, practically guaranteeing success for the spinoff coming this fall.
From Paper Company to Print Journalism
The Truth Teller isn’t Dunder Mifflin, but it’s got the same underdog spirit.
This failing Midwestern newspaper becomes home to a ragtag crew fighting to keep journalism alive.
Gleeson plays the eternally optimistic boss convinced he can restore the paper to greatness—minus his natural Irish accent, he jokes!
Familiar Face in a New Place
Oscar’s back! Fans will spot Oscar Nuñez reprising his role from the original series.
He quipped that Greg Daniels “heard him” when he suggested Oscar move to a bigger city—Toledo, Ohio, which is “three times the size of Scranton.”
Gleeson even cracked that some might mistake him for Meredith thanks to his red hair.
Star-Studded Newsroom
Beyond Gleeson and Nuñez, the ensemble includes Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, and Gbemisola Ikumelo among others.
The cast recently appeared at NBC upfronts, teasing what’s to come.
“We’re banding together to keep journalism alive,” Gleeson told audiences, hinting at the show’s underdog theme that echoes the original series’ charm.
From Reluctant to Thrilled
“I’m so happy I did it because we have something really lovely,” Gleeson confessed about taking the role.
Had the original stars warned him off, he “would’ve hightailed it,” but their enthusiasm sealed the deal.
Now he’s thrilled to lead this new chapter in the mockumentary universe that captured hearts years ago.