The Paper

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

In this world, following the success of the original office-based documentary, the camera crew and production team decide to focus on The Truth Teller, a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it as their next subjects.

Set in Toledo, Ohio, The Truth Teller has opted to use volunteer reporters in order to keep their paper afloat – and each one of them have their own unique quirks and desires to be taken seriously as journalists.

However, as the team battle against the internet and print media continues to die out, they need to think on their feet in order to get the recognition they deserve.

Leading the team is the hopeful new editor, Ned Sampson, who wants to restore the Truth Teller to its former glory – much to the annoyance of managing editor Esmerelda Grand, who is not happy that someone new is treading on her well-worn turf.

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 under his banner 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 season two launching on September 10th, 2026.

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
  
  

Joining the cast for season two as guest stars will be:

• Jon Lovitz (The Simpsons, The Wedding Singer)
• Andy Richter (Conan, Obsession)
• Lisa Gilroy (Jury Duty, Twisted Metal)
• Matt Braunger (Agent Carter, Up All Night)
• Toks Olagundoye (Family Guy, Beavis and Butt-Head)
• Phil Hendrie (The UNIT, Semi-Po).

Find out more about the cast and characters here.

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

Season two will be the same length.

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

Sky is the exclusive home of The Paper, with all episodes of season one available now on Sky One and NOW.

Season two will launch on September 10th.