“The Office” is considered one of the greatest shows ever produced, and it’s one that many of us continue to rewatch. Over a decade has passed since the last episode aired, and there have been plenty of rumors about a reboot or spinoff of the hit series. Well, we finally have some answers: it will be neither a reboot nor a spinoff. Instead, we’re getting a new mockumentary show with a brand new cast, set in the same universe as Dunder Mifflin.
So far, the series has Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore of “White Lotus” fame attached to it. The official logline reads:
“The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.”
And yes, of course, you can already bet on it.
In the Title of the Show
Among thousands of daily newspapers in the United States, The New York Times is the most read, with nearly 9,000,000 subscribers last year alone. The Los Angeles Times ranks inside the top ten with 500,000 subscribers to its newspaper.
This is mentioned because of the popularity and name value of the word “Times,” thanks to these two papers alone, making it the favorite to appear in the title of the show.
Title Option | Odds |
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Times | +250 |
Tribune | +300 |
Post | +400 |
Daily | +400 |
Journal | +600 |
Herald | +600 |
Press | +600 |
Gazette | +800 |
Republican | +1000 |
News | +1000 |
Conservative | +1200 |
Methodist | +1600 |
Democrat | +2500 |
Liberal | +2500 |
Mention of Dunder Mifflin in Episode 1
While this will be a new show with new characters, it is set in the same universe. This could mean that the “documentary crew” is the same from “The Office,” which might elicit a “Dunder Mifflin” shoutout in episode one.
The U.S. adapted version made a few references to the original British mockumentary, such as in its first episode, where it was a direct adaptation of the original. For reference, this was the episode where Jim hides Dwight’s stapler in Jello. However, they never mentioned the British version of “The Office” in the first episode of the U.S. version.
To Appear in Season 1
Right off the bat, Steve Carell has stated that he won’t be appearing in the new mockumentary show, saying, “I will be watching, but I will not be showing up.” Carell explained that there would be no reason for his character to be in it because it’s a new thing.
Jenna Fischer is one of the favorites to appear at +400 and has continued to work off “The Office” brand. Alongside Angela Kinsey (who played Angela Martin in the U.S. series), she hosts the successful podcast, “Office Ladies,” which is basically a watchalong where they delve into each episode and answer fan questions about the show. The pair also wrote, “The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There.”
One of the most famous actors in the world, John Krasinski, is another favorite to appear in season one, also at +400. Krasinski is currently filming a new movie titled “Fountain of Youth,” which stars Domhnall Gleeson as well. With an already packed schedule, it will be interesting to see if Krasinski makes an appearance between his acting, writing, directing, and producing gigs.
Actor | Odds |
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Jenna Fischer | +400 |
Rainn Wilson | +400 |
John Krasinski | +400 |
Steve Carell | +600 |
Brian Baumgartner | +600 |
Leslie David Baker | +600 |
James Spader | +600 |
Kathy Bates | +600 |
Idris Elba | +600 |
Ricky Gervais | +600 |