The Office Reboot: A Glance at the Possibility and Prospects

The Resurgence of The Office

The Office reboot is reportedly in the works for the show's new home of Peacock, and while there's been little concrete news on the revival, there's still been teases at what to expect from a return to Dunder Mifflin. Despite ending in 2013, The Office found a resurgence of popularity after the series began streaming on Netflix. As one of Netflix's most-watched titles, the streamer took a hit when the rights reverted to NBCUniversal's streaming service, Peacock. With the sitcom still fresh on viewers' minds, the notion of a reboot remains a topic of discussion.

The Office cast of main characters - Dwight, Pam, Michael, Jim, Ryan

Based on the UK series of the same name, Greg Daniels created The Office in 2005 when it debuted on NBC. With the mockumentary format and wide variety of characters led by inept manager Michael Scott (Steve Carell), The Office found its footing in season 2. It then became a bonafide hit for the network throughout its nine-season run before coming to an end in 2013. Talk of a revival of The Office has steadily gained momentum in the years since, and the reboot finally having a release date feels closer than ever.

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The Latest News and Developments

After rumors swirled about the show officially being revived, the latest news finds showrunner Greg Daniels returning for the reboot of The Office. Earlier reports hinted at Daniels' return, but the writer and co-creator of the American version of The Office is now attached to the burgeoning project. Along with news of Daniels' return, a new report suggests that Daniels is currently assembling a writer's room for the reboot. Though no names have been attached yet, the news is the show's first big step to becoming a reality.

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With the Hollywood strikes out of the way, more news is expected to come soon about the specific details surrounding the reboot of The Office. In lieu of other concrete details, the reboot is still confirmed with Greg Daniels returning to once again serve as showrunner and creator.

The Office cast standing together and looking at a computer in The Office

Cast and Story Possibilities for The Office Reboot

There have been no cast announcements for The Office reboot. While many fans would doubtless like the entirety of the original cast to return, the revival will likely feature many new cast members alongside a handful of familiar faces. Many cast members from The Office have continued their acting careers through TV or movies, and some like Steve Carell and John Krasinski are consistently expanding their careers as headlining actors. Scheduling conflicts, or a lack of desire to return, may prevent them from appearing in new seasons of The Office.

However, many members of the original lineup of The Office have expressed a desire to return, and may well appear in The Office reboot cast. Names like Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, and Rainn Wilson have expressed interest. Mindy Kaling also revealed she would return despite her busy schedule as a co-creator on multiple TV shows. If and when The Office reboot arrives, it seems unlikely the cast will be entirely new, and it's expected that there'll be several returning names from the 2005-2013 run.

There haven't been any reveals around The Office reboot plot. However, Greg Daniels stated that it would be fun to set new episodes during the show's original run. He referred to them as 'lost episodes,' which would be documentary footage filmed during the previously broadcast episodes. The alternate option for The Office reboot plot is to return to Dunder Mifflin in the 2020s with a mixed cast of fresh and familiar faces, picking up for another installment of the in-universe 'mockumentary'. This would ensure some of the original cast members could return easily, as they'd simply still be working at Dunder Mifflin. It would also mean any non-returning characters could easily be explained away as having found new jobs between the original run and The Office reboot.