Greg Daniels, the man responsible for the most famous version of the series, would be involved again.
After five months of shutdown, post-writers’ strike Hollywood could bring an avalanche of new projects. Among them, the reboot of the legendary series The Office.
Through his newsletter in Puck (via ScreenRant), the journalist Matt Belloni assures that the return to the Dunder Mifflin office is closer than you think. And also that Greg Danielsshowrunner of the original, will also be responsible for this new stage.
Although there has yet to be any official announcement from NBC, Belloni adds that the series will launch when the actors and writers’ strike is publicly ended.
What will the reboot of The Office be like?
Remake of the British series created and starring Ricky Gervais, The Office It quickly became a cult show thanks to its portrayal of the working world in its most sordid and embarrassing aspect. Hence, in the ten years after its end in 2013, rumors have arisen about a possible relaunch.
With respect to Greg Danielshas commented that he would not mind resuming the series, as long as the new episodes take place in the same universe, but in a company different from the Dunder Mifflin paper mill.
BJ Novak, who in addition to writing and directing played Ryan Howard, has been much less optimistic, calling the possible reboot a commercial and not an artistic initiative. As for several cast members, such as Mindy Kaling (Kelly) and John Krasinski (Jim), have hinted that they would be happy to resume their characters, as long as the project convinced them.
The question is whether Steve Carell He would return to play Michael Scott again, even if only in guest star roles. It should be remembered that he left the series two seasons before its end, returning for a special participation.
Source: Ambito
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