Greg Daniels Stands Firm Against Critics of ‘The Paper’ Spinoff

‘The Office’ creator Greg Daniels is back with a new spinoff show called ‘The Paper,’ and he’s not letting any naysayers hold him back. Initially, Daniels was hesitant to revisit the world of ‘The Office’ because of the intentional ending that left all the characters going their separate ways. But after the original show spent four years at the top of Netflix and fans kept asking for more, Daniels saw an opportunity to explore a new mockumentary series.

Premiering on Peacock, ‘The Paper’ follows a new cast of characters working at the ‘Toledo Truth Teller’ newspaper in Ohio. While ‘The Office’ favorite Oscar makes a return, the show primarily focuses on new faces like editor-in-chief Ned Sampson and Esmerelda. Daniels and co-creator Michael Koman are open to the idea of bringing more ‘Office’ stars on board in the future, but for now, they want ‘The Paper’ to stand on its own.

Despite some skepticism about creating a spinoff of such a beloved show, Daniels is no stranger to taking risks. He faced similar doubts when adapting the original British ‘The Office’ and creating ‘Parks and Recreation.’ For Daniels, listening to naysayers isn’t an option. He believes in taking chances and not letting criticism hold him back from trying something new.

While ‘The Paper’ may not follow the same characters or jokes as ‘The Office,’ it captures the same tone and spirit of the original mockumentary. With a focus on the struggling newspaper industry and a touch of nostalgia, ‘The Paper’ aims to bring a fresh perspective to the world first introduced by ‘The Office.’ So, if you were a fan of Dunder Mifflin, it might be time to give ‘The Paper’ a chance.