Domhnall Gleeson Says His Character in THE PAPER is Not Like Steve Carell's Michael Scott - "I Hope People Will Find a Way to Love Him As Well"

Fans are excited for the series The Paper, as it’s set in the same world as the beloved series The Office, and we are all hoping for another great comedy with characters we love to watch.

But for anyone who thinks this is just a remake, think again. Domhnall Gleeson (Harry Potter, About Time, The Patient), who is taking on one of the lead roles in the new show, is hopeful for the series, but wants to make it clear that he is not another Michael Scott, who was played by Steve Carell in The Office, or Ricky Gervais, who originated the annoying boss role of David Brent in the original British version.

Gleeson told People in a recent interview:

“I don't think my characters like Michael Scott at all. I think if you're trying to compete with what Steve did or with what Ricky Gervais did, I think it would be a massive mistake. They are geniuses who are incredible in loads of different ways. We made a whole new character. And it's a whole new sort of set up, but I hope people will find a reason to love him as well, just in a different way than they did the guys before."

It’s great to hear that they are making a brand new story and characters we will get to know as the show develops. I’m looking forward to watching The Paper when it debuts on Peacock this fall.