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Fans of the hit sitcom The Office have been eagerly waiting for a reboot of the show ever since it ended in 2013. The show, which ran for nine seasons on NBC, followed the hilarious antics of the employees of the Dunder-Mifflin paper company, led by the clueless but lovable boss Michael Scott (Steve Carell).
The show’s creator and showrunner, Greg Daniels, who also co-created Parks and Recreation and Space Force, has been repeatedly asked about the possibility of bringing back The Office for a new season or a special. While he has not ruled out the idea, he has also expressed his concerns about disappointing the fans or tarnishing the legacy of the original series.
However, according to a recent report by Puck News, Daniels has finally agreed to return to The Office for a reboot. The report claims that Daniels has signed a deal with NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock, which now exclusively hosts all episodes of The Office, to revive the show with new and old characters.
The report does not specify which cast members will be returning for the reboot, but it is likely that fans will be hoping to see some of their favorite characters, such as Jim (John Krasinski), Pam (Jenna Fischer), Dwight (Rainn Wilson), and Andy (Ed Helms), among others. It is also unclear whether Carell will reprise his role as Michael Scott, as he has previously stated that he is not interested in doing so.
The report also mentions that there are rumors of a female-led spin-off of The Office, which could be set in Australia. However, there is no confirmation on whether this project is related to the reboot or a separate entity.
The news of The Office reboot comes at a time when the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) are nearing a settlement on a new contract that will affect the streaming platforms. The negotiations have been ongoing for months and have delayed the production of many shows.
The Office reboot is expected to start production after the end of the writers’ strike, which could be as soon as next month. Peacock has not announced a release date for the reboot yet, but fans can expect more updates soon. Until then, they can binge-watch all nine seasons of The Office on Peacock.