Steve Carell has starred in some comedic gems in the 2000s embodying characters that have been etched into people’s minds. No one can forget his hilarious role as Brick Tamland in 2004’s Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy or his amusing and lovable performance in The 40-Year-Old Virgin. However, Michael Scott from The Office remains the most celebrated role of his career.
The show was a reinterpretation/adaptation of the beloved UK version of the same name which was created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. Back then, people were apprehensive of the US version and the first season didn’t necessarily impress them. The show is now a phenomenon and the upcoming Australian reboot of the show is receiving the same treatment from audiences.
Fans Are Sadly Expecting The Worst For The Upcoming Office Reboot
Ricky Gervais‘ version of The Office was a big hit in the UK with its mockumentary-style approach and quirky characters. Gervais created an iconic character in the form of David Brent and the show went on for two seasons. When NBC got the rights for an American remake of the show, fans were understandably apprehensive.
The US version of The Office was led by Steve Carrell as Michael Scott and fans of the UK version were skeptical about the potential of the adaptation. Carrell’s version started on a bad note with season 1 being not so great. However, the show slowly picked up its pace and is now an iconic sitcom. The cycle resumes as an Australian version of the show is currently in development.
A first look of the new reboot featuring Felicity Ward was recently revealed and the whole cynical preconceived notions are repeating yet again, On X, some fans are already expressing their disdain based on just this first look while others are open to giving it a chance. Here are some of the reactions,
who asked for an australian office reboot 😭😭😭
— harv (@harvv) August 18, 2024
It’s not even out and i feel like it’s going to be the worst shit ever
— 4KT WHO YOU HATE (@royal_bobby24) August 18, 2024
ain’t no one ask for this
— 🦅Coop〽️ (@QuinyonClamps) August 18, 2024
Sometimes reboots work, sometimes they don’t. Australia’s got some humor, but let’s see if it can live up to the original. Reboots are hit or miss, and this one’s got big shoes to fill.
— Nekole🇺🇲 (@NekoleUnknown) August 19, 2024
This how the British talked about The Office US back then.
— Triet Nguyen (@trits_ng) August 19, 2024
Ward will be playing the franchise’s first female head boss Hannah Howard, managing director of Flinley Craddick packaging company. This new take sounds interesting and fans should give the series a shot before arriving at any sort of conclusion. The Office Australia may end up surprising them in ways they didn’t expect.
Domhnall Gleeson Reached Out To Steve Carrell Before Accepting The Paper
Domhnall Gleeson is set to lead a follow-up show to Steve Carrell‘s The Office called The Paper. The new show will be moving on from the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company and will focus on a declining Midwestern newspaper company. In an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Carrell revealed that Gleeson reached out to him.
The two were friends as they had worked on The Patient and Carrell’s co-star inquired about his experiences on his show. He is confident that Gleeson will do a great job as one of the leads of The Paper. The Anchorman star said,
I know Domhnall Gleeson, who I did The Patient with, is going to be one of the leads. I know that for sure. He’s an excellent actor. He actually called me and asked, you know, ‘Should I do this? Did you enjoy it?’ He’s great.
The new follow-up show will also star White Lotus‘ Sabrina Impacciatore and is created by Greg Daniels, the developer of Carrell’s The Office. The Paper will premiere on Peacock at a yet-to-be-determined date. As of this year, the Australian version of The Office will premiere all 8 episodes on Prime Video on October 18, 2024.
Fans can watch Carrell’s The Office on Peacock.
