The Office Reboot: Confirmation, Cast & Everything We Know (2024)

The Office reboot is in the works for the show's new home of Peaco*ck, and while there's been little concrete news on the revival there's still been teases at what to expect from the new show. Despite ending in 2013, The Office found a resurgence of popularity after the series began streaming on Netflix. As one of Netflix's most-watched titles, the streamer took a hit when the rights reverted to NBCUniversal's streaming service, Peaco*ck. With the sitcom still fresh on viewers' minds, the notion of a reboot remains a topic of discussion.

Based on the UK series of the same name, Greg Daniels created The Office in 2005 when it debuted on NBC. With the mockumentary format and wide variety of characters led by inept manager Michael Scott (Steve Carell), The Office found its footing in season 2. It then became a bonafide hit for the network throughout its nine-season run before coming to an end in 2013. Talk of a revival of The Office has steadily gained momentum in the years since, and the reboot finally feels closer than ever.

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Most Recent The Office Reboot News

The Series Is Confirmed & Story Details Are Revealed

Though a steady flow of news has been coming in regarding the reboot that has frequently been alleged updates, the latest details confirm that The Office reboot is green-lit. After months of will-they-won't-they details from Peaco*ck and showrunner Greg Daniels, it has now been announced that The Office is coming back with an entirely new story set within the world of the original series. The new Office will see the documentary crew follow around a struggling Midwestern newspaper that is trying to get back on its feet with volunteer reporters.

It's unclear exactly how the two series will connect besides the documentary crew, and no details have been revealed regarding returning characters. The choice to set the show in the American Midwest does seem to exclude the chance of any of the Scranton familiars from showing up, but stranger things have happened in the world of The Office. With the show getting the green light from Peaco*ck, it can be assumed that all previous reports were true.

The Office Reboot Is Confirmed

More Of The Office Is On The Way

For months, the supposed reboot of The Office existed in a bit of a grey area as reports flooded in about showrunner Greg Daniels assembling a writer's room, and even casting news. However, all of those updates were marked with an asterisk as they weren't officially confirmed by Peaco*ck. Now, The Office reboot has earned an official green light, and it is finally coming to fruition after years of speculation.

The Office Reboot Cast

New Cast Members Have Been Revealed

While many fans would doubtless like the entirety of the original cast to return, the revival will likely feature many new cast members alongside a handful of familiar faces. Many cast members from The Office have continued their acting careers through TV or movies. Some like Steve Carell and John Krasinki are consistently expanding their careers as headlining actors. Jenna Fischer has spoken about The Office reboot, and revealed that she has not been approached yet.

On the other hand, the reboot has already added two new names to its fledgling ensemble, and that suggests the cast may be mostly original. The White Lotus' Sabrina Impacciatore will reportedly appear as part of the large ensemble, as will Domhnall Gleeson of Star Wars fame. Nothing is known about the new characters, and they are probably only the first of many new names that will be revealed in the future.

The Office Reboot Story Details

The Reboot Will Be Set In The Midwest

Perhaps the most speculated about part of The Office reboot has been its story, and it was long shrouded in mystery with very little detail. However, when the show was given the official green light in May 2024, story details were also divulged. The Office reboot will not be a simple rehash of the original, instead, it will see the documentary crew from the first show following around a new subject entirely. The reboot will be set in the office of a Midwestern newspaper that is struggling to get back on its feet with a crew of volunteer reporters.

Though this doesn't eliminate the possibility of a crossover with the original show, the disparate setting would make it difficult for the residents of Scranton to make cameos. On the other hand, Dunder Mifflin is a paper supplier, and the print publication at the heart of The Office reboot could do business with Michael Scott's old employer.

The Office

Comedy

Drama

Sitcom

The Office is the U.S. remake of the British comedy mockumentary series of the same name. The show follows the misadventures of a Dunder Mifflin Paper Company branch in Scranton, Pennsylvania, led by their unconventional and clueless boss, Michael Scott. The series covers nine years of footage as they find themselves recorded through their work days and off times.

Cast

Mindy Kaling , Jenna Fischer , Kate Flannery , Ed Helms , Craig Robinson , Paul Lieberstein , Ellie Kemper , B.J. Novak , Angela Kinsey , Oscar Nunez , Rainn Wilson , Brian Baumgartner , Phyllis Smith , Leslie David Baker , Creed Bratton , Steve Carell , John Krasinski

Release Date

March 24, 2005

Seasons

9

Network

NBC

Franchise(s)

The Office

Writers

Mindy Kaling , Paul Lieberstein , Michael Schur , Ricky Gervais , Greg Daniels , B.J. Novak

Directors

Greg Daniels , Paul Lieberstein , Paul Feig , Randall Einhorn , Ken Kwapis

Showrunner

Greg Daniels