The Paper release date in India, what to expect, cast members, and more about The Office spin-off show

Peacock and JioHotstar have finally pulled back the curtains on The Paper, the spin-off of the beloved mockumentary show The Office. The newly dropped trailer gives a hilarious sneak-peek, confirming that the upcoming show is poised to be as side-splittingly good as its predecessor. While The Papar is stepping away from the hallowed halls of Dunder Mifflin, it promises to be a treasure trove of clever winks and nods to the original show and it's memorable star Steve Carell, ensuring for more fun.

When to watch The Paper on JioHotstar?

The Peacock original spin-off show is coming to India on JioHotstar (accessible via OTTplay Premium) on September 5, a day after its original release on September 4, 2025.

What to expect from The Paper show?

Get ready to dive back into the mockumentary world full of office chaos, fun, and evil sarcasms are back in the spiritual successor. This time, the camera is focused a historic newspaper, the Toledo Truth Teller, that's almost on the edge of extinction. The familiar workplace shenanigans and that signature brand of awkward humours are back, but with a new crew. A quirky new editor-in-chief (Domhnall Gleeson), swoops in with a plan to save the paper, but he's relying on a bunch of greenhorn volunteers to make it happen at any cost.

The Paper is packed with laugh-out-loud moments as this new cast, including Oscar Nuñez from The Office, struggles with the wild world of modern journalism. It's a fresh take on the workplace comedy, introducing a whole new cast of lovable oddballs and relatable predicaments for anyone who misses the Dunder Mifflin crew. So if you are a fan of The Office, you will definitely want to check out The Paper for a dose of that same silly, heartfelt comedy.

The Paper cast members

The mockumentary has an ensemble cast including Domhnall Gleeson as Ned Sampson and Sabrina Impacciatore as his managing editor. The Office fans will also get to see Oscar Nuñez, who reprises his role as the accountant Oscar Martinez. Other main cast members are Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Ramona Young, and Tim Key who will be seen in pivotal roles.

FAQs:

Q. When to watch The Paper show?

A. The Paper is coming soon on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) on September 5, 2025.

Q. How is The Paper connected to The Office?

A. The Paper is the spin-off show of The Office. The two shows are set in the same universe and shot in the same mockumentary style, and they even share at least one character, but the Toledo Truth Teller is most certainly not Dunder Mifflin.