Everything you need to know about The Paper

From the team behind The Office US comes new mockumentary The Paper – a semi-sequel to the beloved long-running sitcom.

Following the success of the original office-based documentary, the same in-world camera crew and production team who followed the goings on at Dunder Mifflin decide to shift focus to The Truth Teller, a historic – but now struggling – Midwestern newspaper, and the efforts of the publisher trying to revive it.

Set in Toledo, Ohio, The Truth Teller has opted to use volunteer reporters to keep their paper afloat. Hoping to be taken seriously as journalists, the volunteers all come armed with their own unique quirks and foibles.

The series is set in the same universe as The Office US, and is created, written and executive produced by The Office US’s Greg Daniels of Deedle-Dee Productions, and Nathan For You’s Michael Koman.

Executive Producers are Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Howard Klein, Ben Silverman and Banijay Americas (formerly Reveille). From Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

The first season was released in September 2025, with a second confirmed ahead of release.

**Who stars in The Paper?**

The Paper boasts an ensemble cast made up of:

Domhnall Gleeson (The Patient, Ex Machina) as Ned Sampson
Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus, G20) as Esmerelda Grand
Chelsea Frei (The Moodys, The Cleaning Lady) as Mare Pritti
Melvin Gregg (Nine Perfect Strangers, The Blackening) as Detrick Moore
Gbemisola Ikumelo (Brain In Gear, A League of Their Own) as Adelola Olofin
Alex Edelman (Teenage Bounty Hunters, Unfrosted) as Adam Cooper
Ramona Young (Man Seeking Woman, Never Have I Ever) as Nicole Lee
Tim Key (The Ballad of Wallis Island, Mickey 17) as Ken Davies
Oscar Nuñez (The Office US, The Proposal) as Oscar Martinez

Find out more about the cast and characters here.

**What is the age rating of The Paper?**

The Paper has been given a rating of 12A – meaning it has been deemed unsuitable for younger audiences.

Reasons for this rating include:

Some jokes with sexual innuendo
Some use of profanity

**Where can I watch The Paper in the UK?**

The Paper will be exclusive to Sky and NOW in the UK. It is not available on Netflix or Disney+.

All episodes will be available to watch from 5 September in line with the series' US premiere. Episodes will also air as weekly double-bills on Sky Max.

**How many episodes of The Paper are there?**

Season one of The Paper is 10 episodes long, each running for half an hour.

In September 2025, ahead of the release of the first season, it was confirmed that The Paper will be returning for a second season by US network Peacock.

It is yet to be given a release date.