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Brian Baumgartner Excited about the upcoming spinoff office — but he wanted to clear up a misconception that the OG cast will return in the new production.
“Everything I’ve heard sounds amazing. I have no doubt the fans are going to love it,” Baumgartner, 52, EXCLUSIVELY said us weekly although promote his participation Hilton Grand Vacations Club 2025 Tournament of Champions later this month. “I wish the details were more explicit about what it is.
Baumgartner noted that the creator Greg Daniels tried to make it clear that the project was not a revival, adding, “Greg has worked really hard to get this out. The hard thing is there are still people who believe we’re going to be back with Dunder Mifflin in the next few months. That’s certainly not going to happen.” ”
Although Baumgartner Excited about the spinoffhe wants viewers to know that the show will focus on new locations and characters
“Michael Coleman, He’s Greg’s co-creator and he’s a very smart guy and Greg is a genius. He’s been reluctant to step into that world because he doesn’t want to upset the fans,” the actor continued. “I do think, though, that at some point, the group will get back together. I don’t think we’ll do Nine Things again, but I think we’ll get back together. 
He added: “We have internal interest in it. When Greg has an idea that he feels is worthwhile, it sounds like most people would be open to getting back together.”
NBC hit sitcom, Broadcast from 2005 to 2013Focuses on the lives of employees at the offices of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company in Scranton, Pennsylvania. office Starring Baumgartner, Steve Carell/John Krasinski/Jenna Fisher/Rainn Wilson/Angela Kinsey/BJ Novak/Melora Harding/Kate Furlan Nari And more familiar faces
have is a requirement for a reboot or revival since office it’s over. 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 plot synopsis, “The documentary crew that immortalized the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin is looking for something when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters New Theme ” The current rumored title for the Peacock series is. newspaper but no official name announced However.
Daniels previously clarified that while the new issue is “set in the same universeLike the original, it is not considered a reboot or revival.
. Because I feel like we ended the story perfectly. These characters have closure,” he told pack November 2023. So the idea of a reboot is not that exciting.”
like a loyal fan officeBaumgartner is on the edge of his seat waiting for more information about the Peacock series. For now, however, Baumgartner’s The focus has shifted to Personal achievements, such as his participation in the Hilton Grand Vacations Club 2025 Tournament of Champions later this month.
“As a competitive person, and as someone who’s been involved in sports my whole life, it’s been a unique experience for me over the last 15 to 20 years because I’ve been doing it actually playing professionally. I knew going into the game that I had no chance of winning,” he quipped. “Ultimately, I know why I’m here. It’s to have fun and try to make the people who are watching the game have a good time. I take it seriously. I hope I can hit some good shots that surprise the people watching. ”
Reporting by Dan Trainor
