Peacock’s upcoming sitcom ‘The Paper’ has secured a second season even before its first has aired, signalling strong confidence in the series. The show, created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, stars Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore and is set to debut its ten-episode first season on Thursday.

Set in a bustling newspaper office, the comedy brings together a diverse ensemble cast that includes Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg and Oscar Nunez. Daniels and Koman serve as co-showrunners and executive producers, joined by Ricky Gervais and a team of collaborators, echoing the creative synergy behind Daniels’ earlier hit, ‘The Office’.

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The early renewal was announced on Wednesday morning, shortly after Gleeson and Impacciatore promoted the series on NBC’s Today. The move reflects Peacock’s bid to keep momentum high and ensure continuity for audiences eager to embrace a new workplace comedy.

Season two is slated to arrive next year on Peacock in the US and on Sky in the UK and Ireland, underscoring the series’ international ambitions. Work on the new episodes is already under way, even as anticipation builds for the premiere of the first season.

With its sharp writing, newsroom setting and seasoned creative team, ‘The Paper’ aims to cement itself as Peacock’s next standout sitcom—one that captures the absurdities, egos and humour of life behind the headlines.

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