Brian Baumgartner.
NBCUniversalBrian Baumgartner He is thrilled about the upcoming spin-off of The office – But he wanted to clear up the misconception that the OG crew would return in the new part.
“Everything I've heard about it sounds amazing. I have no doubt the fans will enjoy it,” Baumgartner, 52, told EXCLUSIVELY. Us Weekly while Promote sharing At the 2025 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions later this month. “I wish the message was clearer about what it is.”
Baumgartner referred to this creator Greg Daniels He tried to clarify that the project is not a revival, adding: “Greg has tried hard to get that out there. The tough thing is there are still people who think we're going back to Dunder Mifflin in the next couple of months. That's definitely not happening.”
While Baumgartner Excited about the classHe hoped that viewers would know that the series would focus on a completely new location and group of characters.
NBC The Office fans are finally getting more episodes, but with a new show and a new cast. The hit NBC sitcom, which aired from 2005 to 2013, focused on the lives of office workers at the Dunder Mifflin paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The Office starring Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, Angela Kinsey, (…)
“Michael Koeman, Who co-created with Greg, he's a really smart guy and Greg is a genius. “He was very reticent about entering this world because he didn't want to upset fans,” the actor continued. “However, I think at some point, the gang will get back together. I don't think we will do another nine but I think we will get back together.”
Angela Kinsey, Kate Flannery, Steve Carell, Phyllis Smith, Jenna Fischer.
Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Image BankHe added: “There is an appetite for it – internally, from us.” And when Greg has an idea that he feels is worth it, most people seem to want to get back together again.
hit nbc sitcom, Which aired from 2005 to 2013focused on the lives of office employees at the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The office Starring Baumgartner, Steve Carell, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, Angela Kinsey, PJ Novak, Melora Hardin, Kate Flannery And more familiar faces.
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there The demand was for a reboot or revival since The office He came to an end. Daniels found a way to expand the franchise by developing an original series that would follow the same mockumentary format while being set in the same universe.
According to the tagline, the documentary film crew “that immortalized the Dunder Mifflin branch in Scranton searches for a new subject when they discover a dying, historic Midwestern newspaper that the publisher attempts to revive with volunteer reporters.” The current rumored title of the Peacock series is The paper But there is no official name It has been announced yet.
Daniels previously explained that although the new installment is “Set in the same universe“Like the original, it is not considered a reboot or revival.
“I don't like to think of anything as a reboot. Because I feel like we finished that story beautifully. The characters were closed off,” he said. wrap in November 2023. “I would never want to redo the same show with a different cast, because I think we've got the luckiest cast, the best cast ever, in television, to do this show. So the idea of a reboot is irrelevant.”
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Just like loyal fans of The officeBaumgartner is on the edge of his seat waiting for more information about the Peacock series. For now, though, Baumgartner Shift focus to His personal accomplishments, such as his participation in the Hilton Grand Vacations 2025 Tournament of Champions later this month.
“As a competitive person – and as someone who has been involved in sports his whole life – it's a unique experience for me over the last 15 to 20 years that I've been doing this. To actually be competing in a professional tournament and knowing full well that there's no chance for me to win it. “In the end, I know The reason I was there. The goal is to have a good time and try to make the people watching there have a good time competing. I take it seriously. I hope I hit some good shots that will surprise the viewers.
With reporting by Dan Trainor
