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Rainn Wilson says The Office’s boundary-pushing humor wouldn’t be made today, calling it too inappropriate, even as Peacock’s sequel The Paper continues with a second season, underscoring the ongoing debate over what’s acceptable in modern comedy.
Rainn Wilson argues that The Office couldn’t be made today because its politically incorrect humor—especially from Michael Scott and Dwight Schrute—would be too insensitive in 2026, even as a Peacock sequel, The Paper, continues the franchise and revisits the boundary-pushing era.
Peacock announced fall premiere dates for Season 2 of The Paper, the Friday the 13th prequel Crystal Lake, and the crime drama The Good Daughter: The Paper S2 lands in September, Crystal Lake premieres October 15, and The Good Daughter premieres November 12. The Paper is from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman and ties into The Office universe; Crystal Lake stars Linda Cardellini; The Good Daughter is produced by Made Up Stories and Fifth Season with Rose Byrne leading the cast.
Peacock announced fall premiere dates for Crystal Lake (Oct. 15), The Good Daughter (Nov. 12), and season two of The Paper (Sept.), with Amy Poehler’s Dig and other unscripted and international titles added to the lineup as part of NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation.
Oscar Nuñez, known for his role as Oscar Martinez on 'The Office,' returns to the character in a new series 'The Paper,' where his character moves to Toledo to work as an arts and leisure reporter for a declining newspaper, continuing his story of community involvement. Nuñez reflects on his career, his impact as a Latino actor, and his personal views on politics and representation.
In the fifth episode of 'The Paper,' actor Josh Holloway makes a surprise cameo as himself, playing a character involved in a catfishing scam that uses his likeness and a Cameo video to deceive victims, adding a humorous and meta element to the storyline.
The article discusses how The Paper humorously criticizes modern journalism by mocking its reliance on clickbait and sensationalism, likening it to 'clickbait for people on toilets.'
A review of the new TV show 'The Paper' streaming on Peacock, which humorously and accurately depicts the modern newspaper industry in 2025, blending satire with genuine respect for local journalism, and eliciting laughs from those familiar with the field.
The new series 'The Paper' explores the fate of Dunder Mifflin, revealing that the company has been acquired by Enervate and its Scranton branch has closed or moved, but the brand still exists within a larger corporate structure. The show is set in the 'The Office' universe but is not a reboot, leaving some ambiguity about the company's current status.
The Paper, a new Peacock series and spinoff of The Office, premieres by exploring the return of a documentary crew to Scranton, now focusing on a local newspaper struggling to regain its former glory, with new characters and a storyline about revitalizing local journalism.
Greg Daniels and Michael Koman initially opposed Peacock's decision to release The Paper episodes in a binge format but eventually accepted it, emphasizing that the show should stand on its own merits. The series, a spinoff of The Office, will have at least one more season, with early renewal indicating confidence in the show's potential.
'The Paper' is a new mockumentary series set in the 'Office' universe, focusing on a Toledo newspaper owned by the same parent company as Dunder Mifflin. It is not a reboot but a spin-off featuring new characters and storylines, with Greg Daniels emphasizing its independence from the original series. The show has been renewed for a second season following positive reviews and is available on Peacock.
Sabrina Impacciatore, an Italian actress known for her roles in The White Lotus and now The Paper, shares her journey from Italian variety shows to Hollywood fame, her admiration for The Office, and her experience portraying the comedic character Esmeralda, highlighting her love for complex roles and her admiration for Steve Carell.
Oscar Nuñez, known for his role as Oscar Martinez on 'The Office,' stars in 'The Paper,' a Peacock series that humorously explores the struggles of local journalism and features his character navigating a new career at a struggling newspaper, while also addressing his past experiences and identity.
'The Office' alumni attended the premiere of 'The Paper,' a new spinoff set in the same universe, focusing on a struggling Ohio newspaper with a cast including Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore, and featuring Oscar Nuñez reprising his role.