The Office — Pictured: “The Office” Key Art — (Photo by: NBCUniversal) Forget Scranton! The beloved mockumentary style of The Office is getting a fresh setting. Peacock just ordered a new series from The Office alum Greg Daniels and Nathan for You co-creator Michael Koman, and it promises the same kind of hilarious workplace chaos we love. This Time, it’s a newspaper: Forget paper sales and corporate quotas – the hilarious mockumentary crew from The Office is going old-school! They’re heading to a small-town newspaper on the brink of collapse, where the only thing crazier than the headlines might be the people trying to write them. Who’s Starring? Get ready for some hilarious new faces! Domhnall Gleeson (About Time) and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) are leading the charge. Think a whole new batch of Michael Scotts and Dwight Schrutes in the making… Production starts in July, so hopefully, we...
- 5/8/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
The Office lives! A follow-up to the acclaimed mockumentary comedy series has officially been given a series order at Peacock, and the first plot details of the new Office show have also been revealed.
The official logline reads: “The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.” The untitled follow-up comes from Greg Daniels (The Office) and Michael Koman (Nathan for You) and will star Domhnall Gleeson (Ex-Machina) and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus). Further members of the ensemble cast will be announced soon as production is expected to kick off in July.
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“It’s been more than 10 years since the final episode...
The official logline reads: “The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.” The untitled follow-up comes from Greg Daniels (The Office) and Michael Koman (Nathan for You) and will star Domhnall Gleeson (Ex-Machina) and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus). Further members of the ensemble cast will be announced soon as production is expected to kick off in July.
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- 5/8/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The highly anticipated “The Office” spinoff is officially a go.
On Wednesday, Peacock announced a series order for a new comedy series set in the world of “The Office” from Greg Daniels, who created the original American version of the beloved mockumentary, and Michael Koman, co-creator of “Nathan for You.”
Here’s the official logline: “The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.”
The series, which was announced in late 2023 and has had an open writers’ room since January, will have an all-new cast. Tony and Golden Globe nominee Domhnall Gleeson (“The Patient”) and Emmy nominee Sabrina Impacciatore (“The White Lotus”) will lead the ensemble and are the only actors attached at this point.
Production is scheduled to begin in July.
“It’s...
On Wednesday, Peacock announced a series order for a new comedy series set in the world of “The Office” from Greg Daniels, who created the original American version of the beloved mockumentary, and Michael Koman, co-creator of “Nathan for You.”
Here’s the official logline: “The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.”
The series, which was announced in late 2023 and has had an open writers’ room since January, will have an all-new cast. Tony and Golden Globe nominee Domhnall Gleeson (“The Patient”) and Emmy nominee Sabrina Impacciatore (“The White Lotus”) will lead the ensemble and are the only actors attached at this point.
Production is scheduled to begin in July.
“It’s...
- 5/8/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
A new version of The Office is coming to Peacock soon, and it's going straight into the heart of a dying medium: print journalism. We can feel the good vibes already!
Greg Daniels, who was behind the U.S. adaptation of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's UK original, is teaming up with Nathan for You co-creator Michael Koman on the new comedy, which is set in the same universe as NBC's The Office. Despite the implication, the show, which will stream on Peacock, won't be set in Pennsylvania once more. Apparently, by "same universe," what Daniels and Koman mean is the work lives of the documentary crew who spent a decade filming a bunch of workers in a regional office of a midsize paper company (and crushing on at least one of them). ...
Greg Daniels, who was behind the U.S. adaptation of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's UK original, is teaming up with Nathan for You co-creator Michael Koman on the new comedy, which is set in the same universe as NBC's The Office. Despite the implication, the show, which will stream on Peacock, won't be set in Pennsylvania once more. Apparently, by "same universe," what Daniels and Koman mean is the work lives of the documentary crew who spent a decade filming a bunch of workers in a regional office of a midsize paper company (and crushing on at least one of them). ...
- 5/8/2024
- by Danette Chavez
- Primetimer
It's officially official: We are returning to the "Office" universe. Yes, we say universe because NBC's beloved sitcom isn't being revived or rebooted. Rather, the powers that be have opted to craft a spin-off of sorts set in the same world as the American version of "The Office," albeit centered on a new cast of characters in a new location. Per a press release, the series is set to begin filming in July for an eventual release on the streaming service Peacock, and the first plot details have been revealed.
The currently untitled "Office" spin-off hails from Greg Daniels, who officially came on board to develop the project last year. He also adapted the original British "Office" series for American television. Daniels is working alongside "Nathan for You" co-creator Michael Koman. The show has been ordered to series at Peacock and is being described as "a new mockumentary series...
The currently untitled "Office" spin-off hails from Greg Daniels, who officially came on board to develop the project last year. He also adapted the original British "Office" series for American television. Daniels is working alongside "Nathan for You" co-creator Michael Koman. The show has been ordered to series at Peacock and is being described as "a new mockumentary series...
- 5/8/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The Office is getting a spinoff at Peacock, and with every passing day, viewers get closer to meeting the fresh faces behind the series from co-creators Greg Daniels and Michael Koman. Officially picked up to series, the mockumentary set in the same universe as The Office is taking shape as the team gears up to film. Below, we’re breaking down all the details you need to know about the show being referred to as The Untitled Daniels Koman project ranging from cast members to storylines and more. What Is The Office Spinoff About? The new show follows the documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch as they’re in search of a new subject. When they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper (with a publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters), it becomes the perfect subject. Who Stars in The Office Spinoff? Mathew Tsang / Getty Images...
- 5/8/2024
- TV Insider
After years of teasing, it’s finally happening– “The Office” is returning. But fans of the original series should have tempered expectations. This isn’t “The Office” you have grown to love over the years. This isn’t about Dunder Mifflin, Jim and Pam, Dwight’s antics, or even Stanley’s crosswords. This is a new ‘Office.’
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According to THR, “The Office” creator Greg Daniels and writer-producer Michael Koman are teaming up to bring a new generation of “The Office” to life, and Peacock has ordered it to series.
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According to THR, “The Office” creator Greg Daniels and writer-producer Michael Koman are teaming up to bring a new generation of “The Office” to life, and Peacock has ordered it to series.
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- 5/8/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
The Office follow-up series has found a home.
Peacock on Wednesday announced a formal series order for the untitled series that is set in the same universe as NBC’s former Emmy-winning Steve Carell comedy.
The series, co-created by The Office’s Greg Daniels and Nathan for You co-creator Michael Koman, will again be a mockumentary and features Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Ex-Machina) and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) leading the ensemble cast. Production on the show will begin in July.
“It’s been more than 10 years since the final episode of The Office aired on NBC, and the acclaimed comedy series continues to gain popularity and build new generations of fans on Peacock,” said Lisa Katz, president of NBCUniversal Entertainment. “In partnership with Universal Television and led by the creative team of Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, this new series set in the universe of Dunder Mifflin introduces a...
Peacock on Wednesday announced a formal series order for the untitled series that is set in the same universe as NBC’s former Emmy-winning Steve Carell comedy.
The series, co-created by The Office’s Greg Daniels and Nathan for You co-creator Michael Koman, will again be a mockumentary and features Domhnall Gleeson (About Time, Ex-Machina) and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) leading the ensemble cast. Production on the show will begin in July.
“It’s been more than 10 years since the final episode of The Office aired on NBC, and the acclaimed comedy series continues to gain popularity and build new generations of fans on Peacock,” said Lisa Katz, president of NBCUniversal Entertainment. “In partnership with Universal Television and led by the creative team of Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, this new series set in the universe of Dunder Mifflin introduces a...
- 5/8/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New ‘The Office’ Series Picked Up at Peacock, First Plot Details Reveal Midwestern Newspaper Setting
The new iteration of “The Office” has been picked up to series at Peacock, Variety has learned.
As has been previously reported, the show is not a reboot or spinoff of “The Office,” but rather a new mockumentary show with a new cast set in the same universe. For the first time since the show was first revealed to be in the works in late 2023, plot details are now available. The official logline states:
“The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.”
It was also previously reported that Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore will lead the new ensemble cast, though exact character details remain under wraps. Production is scheduled to begin in July.
“It’s been more than ten years since the final...
As has been previously reported, the show is not a reboot or spinoff of “The Office,” but rather a new mockumentary show with a new cast set in the same universe. For the first time since the show was first revealed to be in the works in late 2023, plot details are now available. The official logline states:
“The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.”
It was also previously reported that Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore will lead the new ensemble cast, though exact character details remain under wraps. Production is scheduled to begin in July.
“It’s been more than ten years since the final...
- 5/8/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
A new mockumentary series set in the world of “The Office” is not only being developed — but was just picked up by Peacock. “The Office” creator Greg Daniels and “Nathan for You” co-creator Michael Koman’s untitled project has been ordered to series, produced by Utv.
The untitled Daniels/Koman project will star Irish film star Domhnall Gleeson and “The White Lotus” Season 2 breakout Sabrina Impacciatore, as well as an ensemble cast that has yet to be announced. According to a press release from Peacock, the documentary crew behind “The Office” (who stepped out from behind the camera in controversial later seasons) is back to work looking for a new subject, “when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.” Like Dunder Mifflin’s struggle with selling paper in the digital age, the series’ synopsis suggests that it will tackle the...
The untitled Daniels/Koman project will star Irish film star Domhnall Gleeson and “The White Lotus” Season 2 breakout Sabrina Impacciatore, as well as an ensemble cast that has yet to be announced. According to a press release from Peacock, the documentary crew behind “The Office” (who stepped out from behind the camera in controversial later seasons) is back to work looking for a new subject, “when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters.” Like Dunder Mifflin’s struggle with selling paper in the digital age, the series’ synopsis suggests that it will tackle the...
- 5/8/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Peacock has officially ordered the Untitled Greg Daniels and Michael Koman comedy mockumentary series set in the same universe as The Office. Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) will lead the ensemble cast of the show, which is set to begin production in July.
The new Universal Television-produced series will see “the documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters,” a release from Peacock reveals.
As Deadline revealed exclusively in January, Daniels opened up a development room to explore ideas for a follow-up series to the Emmy-winning The Office. The new project is not a reboot. To date, the small group of Daniels’ most trusted writers have penned multiple episodes for the first seasons, we hear, as casting continues...
The new Universal Television-produced series will see “the documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch is in search of a new subject when they discover a dying historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it with volunteer reporters,” a release from Peacock reveals.
As Deadline revealed exclusively in January, Daniels opened up a development room to explore ideas for a follow-up series to the Emmy-winning The Office. The new project is not a reboot. To date, the small group of Daniels’ most trusted writers have penned multiple episodes for the first seasons, we hear, as casting continues...
- 5/8/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
A reboot of The Office is one step closer to becoming a reality. Per THR, Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) and Domhnall Gleeson (White House Plumbers) have been cast in the potential reboot series created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman.
The American version of The Office ran for nine seasons on NBC and stars Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B. J. Novak, Melora Hardin, David Denman, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, Paul Lieberstein, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, and Ellie Kemper. The story follows those who work at the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.
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The American version of The Office ran for nine seasons on NBC and stars Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B. J. Novak, Melora Hardin, David Denman, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Ed Helms, Mindy Kaling, Paul Lieberstein, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, and Ellie Kemper. The story follows those who work at the Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.
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- 4/20/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Originally envisioned as a British mockumentary spin-off starring Ricky Gervais and co-created by Steven Knight, The Office soon became one of the most popular sitcoms in history. Due to its popularity, the series has received numerous international versions, each dealing with the life of a small company dealing, in most cases, with paper. The American iteration starring Steve Carrell and John Krasinski is by far the most famous of these international versions, and if you remember, we have recently reported that the series would be getting another spin-off.
Plans for a spin-off of The Office have been there since 2008, and as we reported not that long ago, it has been confirmed that original showrunner Greg Daniels is indeed moving forward with a new version of the series. The series was, in the meantime, confirmed to be a spin-off rather than a reboot or revival of the original series. Today, we...
Plans for a spin-off of The Office have been there since 2008, and as we reported not that long ago, it has been confirmed that original showrunner Greg Daniels is indeed moving forward with a new version of the series. The series was, in the meantime, confirmed to be a spin-off rather than a reboot or revival of the original series. Today, we...
- 4/20/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Greg Daniels and Michael Koman could return to The Office universe, with Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) as cast members of the proposed spinoff. Gleeson and Inpacciatore would be part of an ensemble for the project, which Deadline says is close to entering production. Plot details about The Office spinoff remain a mystery.
We know only a little about the project beyond its setting in The Office universe. Daniels wants fans to know it’s not a reboot, even though it takes place in the same arena as the Steve Carell-led mockumentary series focusing on the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company employees. Daniels says the new show could feature a camera crew doing a documentary about a subject outside the day-to-day lives of office workers surviving the daily grind and their toxic boss.
Domhnall Gleeson launched his acting career in 2001 as a character named Byrne in an episode of Rebel Heart.
We know only a little about the project beyond its setting in The Office universe. Daniels wants fans to know it’s not a reboot, even though it takes place in the same arena as the Steve Carell-led mockumentary series focusing on the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company employees. Daniels says the new show could feature a camera crew doing a documentary about a subject outside the day-to-day lives of office workers surviving the daily grind and their toxic boss.
Domhnall Gleeson launched his acting career in 2001 as a character named Byrne in an episode of Rebel Heart.
- 4/19/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Office is hiring: Domhnall Gleeson (The Patient) and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) are the first cast members to sign on for a new reboot in the works from original series co-creator Greg Daniels, our sister site Deadline reports.
The new take on the hit NBC workplace comedy, which starred Steve Carell as the inept branch manager of a Pennsylvania paper company, will be set in a new office with new characters but will take place in the same universe as the original series. Details on Gleeson and Impacciatore’s roles have not been released, but they’re said...
The new take on the hit NBC workplace comedy, which starred Steve Carell as the inept branch manager of a Pennsylvania paper company, will be set in a new office with new characters but will take place in the same universe as the original series. Details on Gleeson and Impacciatore’s roles have not been released, but they’re said...
- 4/19/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The new iteration of “The Office” currently in development has started to flesh out its cast.
Variety has confirmed with sources that Sabrina Impacciatore and Domhnall Gleeson are attached to the project, which remain in development at Universal Television. They would occupy two roles in what would be an ensemble cast, like the original versions of the show.
Reps for Utv declined to comment.
Greg Daniels and Michael Koman are co-creating the new series. It has previously been reported that it is not a reboot of “The Office” but is set in the same universe, meaning it would likely be set in a different office setting with all new characters.
Gleeson has recently starred in shows such as “Alice & Jack,” “The Patient,” “Frank of Ireland,” and “Run.” He is perhaps best known for his role as General Hux in the new “Star Wars” film trilogy. He has also starred in films such as “Frank,...
Variety has confirmed with sources that Sabrina Impacciatore and Domhnall Gleeson are attached to the project, which remain in development at Universal Television. They would occupy two roles in what would be an ensemble cast, like the original versions of the show.
Reps for Utv declined to comment.
Greg Daniels and Michael Koman are co-creating the new series. It has previously been reported that it is not a reboot of “The Office” but is set in the same universe, meaning it would likely be set in a different office setting with all new characters.
Gleeson has recently starred in shows such as “Alice & Jack,” “The Patient,” “Frank of Ireland,” and “Run.” He is perhaps best known for his role as General Hux in the new “Star Wars” film trilogy. He has also starred in films such as “Frank,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The next iteration of The Office is coming together.
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the new take on the beloved NBC Steve Carell comedy has cast the first two members of what will be the ensemble comedy with Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) and Domhnall Gleeson (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) becoming the first two to join the cast of the potential series.
Reps for Universal Television, which is producing the updated take from creators Greg Daniels and Michael Koman (Nathan for You), declined to comment as the details surrounding the project remain closely guarded. A platform for the project has not yet been determined as sources say Daniels and the studio want to make sure the take is right before setting it up at a network/streamer. Peacock remains the exclusive streaming home for Daniels’ The Office after paying millions to secure the rights back from Netflix,...
Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that the new take on the beloved NBC Steve Carell comedy has cast the first two members of what will be the ensemble comedy with Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus) and Domhnall Gleeson (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker) becoming the first two to join the cast of the potential series.
Reps for Universal Television, which is producing the updated take from creators Greg Daniels and Michael Koman (Nathan for You), declined to comment as the details surrounding the project remain closely guarded. A platform for the project has not yet been determined as sources say Daniels and the studio want to make sure the take is right before setting it up at a network/streamer. Peacock remains the exclusive streaming home for Daniels’ The Office after paying millions to secure the rights back from Netflix,...
- 4/19/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘The Office’: Domhnall Gleeson & ‘White Lotus’s Sabrina Impacciatore Cast In New Greg Daniels Comedy
The potential new Greg Daniels and Michael Koman comedy series in The Office universe has locked in its first two stars: Domhnall Gleeson (The Patient) and Sabrina Impacciatore (White Lotus), who will be part of an ensemble, sources close to production tell Deadline. Details regarding their roles are under wraps. The Office studio Universal Television declined to comment, other than to confirm that the project remains in development.
As Deadline revealed exclusively in January, Daniels opened up a development room to explore ideas for a follow-up series to the Emmy-winning The Office. The prospective new series, which is not a reboot, is said to be set in a new office with new characters but live within the same world as the Steve Carell-led mockumentary series which follows employees at the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Daniels has indicated that a new Office iteration could...
As Deadline revealed exclusively in January, Daniels opened up a development room to explore ideas for a follow-up series to the Emmy-winning The Office. The prospective new series, which is not a reboot, is said to be set in a new office with new characters but live within the same world as the Steve Carell-led mockumentary series which follows employees at the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Daniels has indicated that a new Office iteration could...
- 4/19/2024
- by Rosy Cordero and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Television fans know that The Office is one of the most popular sitcoms in history. Originally a British mockumentary spin-off starring Ricky Gervais and co-created by Steven Knight, the series received numerous international versions, each dealing with the life of a small company dealing, in most cases, with paper.
Alongside the British original, the following countries also produced their own version of the series: Australia, Canada, Chile, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, and the United States. Of course, the American version of the series became the most popular one, but also the longest-running one with nine seasons and 201 episodes.
And while the American version ended in 2013, it has recently been confirmed that original showrunner Greg Daniels is indeed moving forward with a new version of the series. Plans for a spin-off of The Office have been there since 2008, and in 2019, Bonnie Hammer,...
Alongside the British original, the following countries also produced their own version of the series: Australia, Canada, Chile, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, India, Israel, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, and the United States. Of course, the American version of the series became the most popular one, but also the longest-running one with nine seasons and 201 episodes.
And while the American version ended in 2013, it has recently been confirmed that original showrunner Greg Daniels is indeed moving forward with a new version of the series. Plans for a spin-off of The Office have been there since 2008, and in 2019, Bonnie Hammer,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
While it may have been quite some time since fans of The Office were asking for a reboot of the series with the original cast, there were no updates that would indicate it was ever in the cards. But recently, fans of the show were treated to the news that series creator Greg Daniels has a brand new offering for the audience in the form of his new project.
A still from The Office
While this is wonderful news, some people were still a little upset that they wouldn’t get to see Steve Carell reprise his iconic role as Michael Scott in the new series.
Yet again, fans were treated to good news when Daniels revealed that while his new creation might be completely original, it will be set in the same universe as his previous show, which has got fans hopeful for some of the iconic characters to return on screen.
A still from The Office
While this is wonderful news, some people were still a little upset that they wouldn’t get to see Steve Carell reprise his iconic role as Michael Scott in the new series.
Yet again, fans were treated to good news when Daniels revealed that while his new creation might be completely original, it will be set in the same universe as his previous show, which has got fans hopeful for some of the iconic characters to return on screen.
- 3/21/2024
- by Deepak Bisht
- FandomWire
As “The Office” showrunner Greg Daniels looks to create a new series in the world of Dunder Mifflin, he’s tapped “Nathan for You” co-creator Michael Koman to help lead the project, sources tell Variety.
Daniels and Koman would serve as co-creators of the prospective series, which has not yet been greenlit to series and is still in development at Universal Television. It is not a reboot of “The Office” but is set in the same universe, meaning it would likely be set in a different office setting with all new characters.
Daniels opened a development room in January 2024 to begin working on the new iteration of the hit NBC mockumentary sitcom, which ran from 2005 to 2013 and was adapted from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s British series of the same name. The American “Office” took place in Scranton, Penn., and followed the staff of a paper company. It starred Steve Carell,...
Daniels and Koman would serve as co-creators of the prospective series, which has not yet been greenlit to series and is still in development at Universal Television. It is not a reboot of “The Office” but is set in the same universe, meaning it would likely be set in a different office setting with all new characters.
Daniels opened a development room in January 2024 to begin working on the new iteration of the hit NBC mockumentary sitcom, which ran from 2005 to 2013 and was adapted from Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s British series of the same name. The American “Office” took place in Scranton, Penn., and followed the staff of a paper company. It starred Steve Carell,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Earlier this month, it was reported that The Office showrunner Greg Daniels was meeting with writers for a potential follow-up to the acclaimed comedy series, and the project seems to have taken another step forward. Deadline reports that Daniels has teamed up with Michael Koman, co-creator of Nathan For You, for this new Office series.
The new series would not be a reboot of The Office but take place in the same universe, just set in a new office with new characters. This would potentially allow for cameos or guest spots from cast members of the original series, but sources tell Deadline that a full-blown reunion isn’t in the cards. Daniels has said that the new series could follow a film crew doing a documentary about a different subject, which could mean just about anything.
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The new series would not be a reboot of The Office but take place in the same universe, just set in a new office with new characters. This would potentially allow for cameos or guest spots from cast members of the original series, but sources tell Deadline that a full-blown reunion isn’t in the cards. Daniels has said that the new series could follow a film crew doing a documentary about a different subject, which could mean just about anything.
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- 3/20/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: As Greg Daniels continues to work with a group of writers on what could become an expansion of The Office universe, Nathan For You co-creator Michael Koman has emerged as a leading creative voice. If Daniels’ new mockumentary exploratory project gets greenlighted to series, Koman will serve as the offshoot’s co-creator, Deadline has learned.
The potential Office follow-up, from Universal Television, remains in development.
As Deadline revealed exclusively in January, the prospective new series, which is not a reboot, would likely be set in a new office with new characters but live within the same world as the Steve Carell-led mockumentary series which follows employees at the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Daniels has indicated that a new Office iteration could follow a crew doing a documentary about a different subject.
Koman has the perfect background for that — Nathan For You, which...
The potential Office follow-up, from Universal Television, remains in development.
As Deadline revealed exclusively in January, the prospective new series, which is not a reboot, would likely be set in a new office with new characters but live within the same world as the Steve Carell-led mockumentary series which follows employees at the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company. Daniels has indicated that a new Office iteration could follow a crew doing a documentary about a different subject.
Koman has the perfect background for that — Nathan For You, which...
- 3/20/2024
- by Rosy Cordero and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
“Jury Duty” is a reality show. Or is it a sitcom? A documentary? An elaborate prank?
How about all of the above?
One of 2023’s defining breakouts, the Amazon Freevee series is the crown jewel of an ascendant hybrid genre sometimes referred to as docu-comedy. Even the people who made the show aren’t sure how to classify it. Director Jake Syzmanski and co-creator Lee Eisenberg say they’ve never heard that term. Eisenberg suggested hidden-camera comedy, but that’s not really accurate either, as everyone involved knew they were being filmed. Robyn Adams, a producer, used “outlined improv.” Whatever nomenclature best applies, this increasingly common format has enjoyed a banner year, with “Jury Duty,” Peacock’s “Paul T. Goldman,” BBC and Netflix’s “Cunk on Earth,” and HBO’s “How To with John Wilson” picking up where the likes of Sacha Baron Cohen and Nathan Fielder left off.
“There was a big worry about,...
How about all of the above?
One of 2023’s defining breakouts, the Amazon Freevee series is the crown jewel of an ascendant hybrid genre sometimes referred to as docu-comedy. Even the people who made the show aren’t sure how to classify it. Director Jake Syzmanski and co-creator Lee Eisenberg say they’ve never heard that term. Eisenberg suggested hidden-camera comedy, but that’s not really accurate either, as everyone involved knew they were being filmed. Robyn Adams, a producer, used “outlined improv.” Whatever nomenclature best applies, this increasingly common format has enjoyed a banner year, with “Jury Duty,” Peacock’s “Paul T. Goldman,” BBC and Netflix’s “Cunk on Earth,” and HBO’s “How To with John Wilson” picking up where the likes of Sacha Baron Cohen and Nathan Fielder left off.
“There was a big worry about,...
- 12/2/2023
- by Matthew Jacobs
- Indiewire
[Editor’s Note: The following review contains spoilers for “How To with John Wilson” Season 3, Episode 6, “How To Track Your Package” — the series finale.]
Certain scenes from “How To with John Wilson” never really leave your brain. Kyle MacLachlan swiping his Metro card. The multi-purpose use of scaffolding. Muh-ma. Season 3, the documentary’s final season, has already provided indelible memories of self-cleaning public restrooms, an allegorical (yet very real) car explosion, and, of course, professional earwax removal. (Who’s already booked an appointment with your local Otolaryngologist?) But the finale, “How To Track Your Package,” not only triggers (and soothes) acute fears of absent parcels, it also evokes two milestones from “How To’s” debut seasons; two moments that illustrate what makes Wilson’s documentary such a joy to watch and so amazing to behold; two scenes that help send the series off with scholarly closure, while still fitting snugly into this week’s altruistic arc.
The first is...
Certain scenes from “How To with John Wilson” never really leave your brain. Kyle MacLachlan swiping his Metro card. The multi-purpose use of scaffolding. Muh-ma. Season 3, the documentary’s final season, has already provided indelible memories of self-cleaning public restrooms, an allegorical (yet very real) car explosion, and, of course, professional earwax removal. (Who’s already booked an appointment with your local Otolaryngologist?) But the finale, “How To Track Your Package,” not only triggers (and soothes) acute fears of absent parcels, it also evokes two milestones from “How To’s” debut seasons; two moments that illustrate what makes Wilson’s documentary such a joy to watch and so amazing to behold; two scenes that help send the series off with scholarly closure, while still fitting snugly into this week’s altruistic arc.
The first is...
- 9/2/2023
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
John Wilson was filming the scene on Park Avenue with his handheld Sony camcorder when I met him in midtown for coffee. He was sporting a “Jeopardy” T-shirt, and I thought of how the late game show host Alex Trebek might have loved Wilson’s question and answer style of television.
For over a decade, Wilson has been traveling around the boroughs answering the questions every New Yorker has asked themselves at least once. It began with offbeat short films entitled “How to Clean a Cast Iron Pan,” “How to Live With Bed Bugs” and “How to Remain Single,” before rebranding itself into the acclaimed Nathan Fielder-executive produced HBO docu-comedy series “How to With John Wilson.”
In the show’s third and final season, premiering on HBO and Max on July 28, Wilson turns “How To” into something a bit more personal, reflecting on the making of the show, and...
For over a decade, Wilson has been traveling around the boroughs answering the questions every New Yorker has asked themselves at least once. It began with offbeat short films entitled “How to Clean a Cast Iron Pan,” “How to Live With Bed Bugs” and “How to Remain Single,” before rebranding itself into the acclaimed Nathan Fielder-executive produced HBO docu-comedy series “How to With John Wilson.”
In the show’s third and final season, premiering on HBO and Max on July 28, Wilson turns “How To” into something a bit more personal, reflecting on the making of the show, and...
- 7/28/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
In the trailer for the final season of HBO’s How To with John Wilson, the eponymous host of the comedy documentary series preps his audience for a farewell.
Wilson is signing off after this third season, and the trailer is crafted as an ode to television itself. “Hey, New York,” Wilson begins in his typical greeting. He then goes on to describe what a rough day in the city looks like with the light at the end of the tunnel being TV. “TV will always be there for you,” he says. “On your proudest day. Or in your darkest hour. That glowing box will be there waiting for you.”
But Wilson also wants you to know that the solace will be short lived. “And when you make it all the way to that final episode, don’t be sad that it’s over, just be glad that you felt anything at all,...
Wilson is signing off after this third season, and the trailer is crafted as an ode to television itself. “Hey, New York,” Wilson begins in his typical greeting. He then goes on to describe what a rough day in the city looks like with the light at the end of the tunnel being TV. “TV will always be there for you,” he says. “On your proudest day. Or in your darkest hour. That glowing box will be there waiting for you.”
But Wilson also wants you to know that the solace will be short lived. “And when you make it all the way to that final episode, don’t be sad that it’s over, just be glad that you felt anything at all,...
- 7/11/2023
- by Esther Zuckerman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Max announces programming coming to the platform this July, including the debut of the Max Original limited series Full Circle (7/13), from director Steven Soderbergh and writer Ed Solomon, which tells the story of an investigation into a botched kidnapping that uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day New York City. The six-episode limited series stars Zazie Beetz, Claire Danes, Jim Gaffigan, Jharrel Jerome, Timothy Olyphant, Cch Pounder, Phaldut Sharma, Adia, Sheyi Cole, Gerald Jones, Suzanne Savoy, Ethan Stoddard, Lucian Zanes and Dennis Quaid.
The third and final season of the HBO Original docu-comedy series How To With John Wilson (7/28) follows documentary filmmaker and self-described “anxious New Yorker” John Wilson as he continues his heartfelt mission of self-discovery, exploration, and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple and wildly random topics. Building upon season two,...
The third and final season of the HBO Original docu-comedy series How To With John Wilson (7/28) follows documentary filmmaker and self-described “anxious New Yorker” John Wilson as he continues his heartfelt mission of self-discovery, exploration, and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple and wildly random topics. Building upon season two,...
- 6/24/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
The third and final season of the critically acclaimed HBO Original docu-comedy series How To With John Wilson debuts Friday, July 28 (11:00-11:30p.m. Et/Pt) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. New episodes of the six-episode season will debut on subsequent Fridays. In season three of How To With John Wilson, documentary filmmaker and self-described “anxious New Yorker” John Wilson continues his heartfelt mission of self-discovery, exploration, and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple and wildly random topics. Nathan Fielder (HBO’s “The Rehearsal”), Michael Koman, and Clark Reinking, who previously worked together on “Nathan For You,” serve as executive producers. Building upon season two, the episodes take unexpected turns, as John navigates a new set of topics including; how to find a public restroom, how to work out,...
- 5/25/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
“How To With John Wilson,” the quirky and oftentimes surprisingly poignant docu-comedy filmed on the streets of New York, is coming to an end with Season 3. It is releasing on HBO and Max (the streaming service formerly known at HBO Max) on July 28.
“As we started work on Season 3, I found it exciting to think of it as the last one. It ended up opening a lot of narrative possibilities that weren’t available to us before and gave us the freedom to try some really ambitious stuff,” said creator, documentarian and self-described “anxious New Yorker” John Wilson in a statement. “While a part of me would be happy to go on making ‘How To’ indefinitely, I take a lot of pride in trying to make the style and imagery feel surprising, and I would prefer to end the show while that’s still the case. Thematically, we also kind...
“As we started work on Season 3, I found it exciting to think of it as the last one. It ended up opening a lot of narrative possibilities that weren’t available to us before and gave us the freedom to try some really ambitious stuff,” said creator, documentarian and self-described “anxious New Yorker” John Wilson in a statement. “While a part of me would be happy to go on making ‘How To’ indefinitely, I take a lot of pride in trying to make the style and imagery feel surprising, and I would prefer to end the show while that’s still the case. Thematically, we also kind...
- 5/25/2023
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
How To with John Wilson will soon be coming to an end. HBO announced Thursday that the series will end with the upcoming third season.
Season 3 will premiere on July 28 at 11 p.m. Et/Pt on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. New episodes of the six-episode season will debut on subsequent Fridays.
HBO also released a trailer for Season 3, which is above.
In Season 3, Wilson continues his heartfelt mission of self-discovery, exploration, and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple and wildly random topics. Building upon Season 2, the episodes take unexpected turns, as Wilson navigates a new set of topics including how to find a public restroom, how to work out, and how to clean your ears.
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The first season...
Season 3 will premiere on July 28 at 11 p.m. Et/Pt on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. New episodes of the six-episode season will debut on subsequent Fridays.
HBO also released a trailer for Season 3, which is above.
In Season 3, Wilson continues his heartfelt mission of self-discovery, exploration, and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple and wildly random topics. Building upon Season 2, the episodes take unexpected turns, as Wilson navigates a new set of topics including how to find a public restroom, how to work out, and how to clean your ears.
Related: 2023 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming
The first season...
- 5/25/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
John Wilson’s hanging up his handheld camera. The creator and star of HBO’s acclaimed docu-comedy series “How To with John Wilson” is ending the show with its upcoming third season, set to premiere on July 28.
The 25-minute series, which originally premiered in October 2020, is shot and narrated by Wilson, and compiled from candid footage taken in New York City as well as interviews. Each episode is framed as an instructional guide on a different activity — for example, Season 3 episodes include installments focusing on finding a public restroom, working out, and cleaning your ears — and uses the seemingly mundane topic to approach larger philosophical issues. The show’s first two seasons received critical acclaim, and the Season 2 finale nabbed an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program.
In a statement accompanying the announcement of the season, Wilson said the choice to end the show in its third season came from him,...
The 25-minute series, which originally premiered in October 2020, is shot and narrated by Wilson, and compiled from candid footage taken in New York City as well as interviews. Each episode is framed as an instructional guide on a different activity — for example, Season 3 episodes include installments focusing on finding a public restroom, working out, and cleaning your ears — and uses the seemingly mundane topic to approach larger philosophical issues. The show’s first two seasons received critical acclaim, and the Season 2 finale nabbed an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program.
In a statement accompanying the announcement of the season, Wilson said the choice to end the show in its third season came from him,...
- 5/25/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
“All That Breathes,” a documentary about two brothers who run a refuge for birds that have been injured by the pollution in New Dehli, has been named the best nonfiction film of 2022 at the 16th annual Cinema Eye Honors ceremony, which took place on Thursday night at the Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria, Queens, New York.
“All That Breathes” previously won the top award at the International Documentary Association’s IDA Documentary Awards, the other major award devoted to nonfiction film. It is also on the 15-film shortlist for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Laura Poitras won the award for directing for “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” while “Navalny” won the award for production.
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“All That Breathes” previously won the top award at the International Documentary Association’s IDA Documentary Awards, the other major award devoted to nonfiction film. It is also on the 15-film shortlist for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
Laura Poitras won the award for directing for “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” while “Navalny” won the award for production.
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‘All That Breathes’ Director Shaunak Sen on Breaking Nature Doc Clichés While Filming Hospitalized Birds
In the craft categories, a distinctive feature of the Cinema Eye Honors, the immersive...
- 1/13/2023
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Cinema Eye Honors, the organization that recognizes outstanding artistic achievement in nonfiction and documentary films & series, announced the first round of their 2023 awards and nominations at its annual Cinema Eye Fall Lunch held in Los Angeles.
In the five Broadcast categories, HBO film “Four Hours at the Capitol,” an inside look at the January 6th riot, led with three nominations: Broadcast Film, Broadcast Editing and Broadcast Cinematography. Other projects like the Disney+ docuseries “The Beatles: Get Back” and Showtime’s “We Need to Talk About Cosby” also received more than one nomination.
Other announcements at the event include the annual Shorts List, which spotlights 10 of the year’s top documentary short films, and the recipient of the Legacy Award this year, Terry Zwigoff’s 1995 film “Crumb.”
“I’m glad to find out you don’t have to be dead to receive this award,” Zwigoff said in a written statement. “I...
In the five Broadcast categories, HBO film “Four Hours at the Capitol,” an inside look at the January 6th riot, led with three nominations: Broadcast Film, Broadcast Editing and Broadcast Cinematography. Other projects like the Disney+ docuseries “The Beatles: Get Back” and Showtime’s “We Need to Talk About Cosby” also received more than one nomination.
Other announcements at the event include the annual Shorts List, which spotlights 10 of the year’s top documentary short films, and the recipient of the Legacy Award this year, Terry Zwigoff’s 1995 film “Crumb.”
“I’m glad to find out you don’t have to be dead to receive this award,” Zwigoff said in a written statement. “I...
- 10/20/2022
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Exclusive: The Cinema Eye Honors announced its first round of nominations today for artistic achievement in documentary film and series, with HBO’s Four Hours at the Capitol earning the most of any contender [full list below].
The documentary by Jamie Roberts about the January 6 insurrection scored nominations for Broadcast Film, Broadcast Editing and Broadcast Cinematography. Peter Jackson’s Disney+ series The Beatles: Get Back, landed two nominations — for Broadcast Series and Broadcast Editing. Get Back swept five Primetime Emmy categories last month.
‘Downfall: The Case Against Boeing’
Rory Kennedy’s Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, snubbed by the Emmys, earned a Cinema Eye Honors nomination for Broadcast Film. It will go up against Four Hours at the Capitol, and Emmy winner George Carlin’s American Dream, the two-part HBO film directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, among other contenders.
Nanfu Wang’s HBO docuseries Mind Over Murder, which premiered after the...
The documentary by Jamie Roberts about the January 6 insurrection scored nominations for Broadcast Film, Broadcast Editing and Broadcast Cinematography. Peter Jackson’s Disney+ series The Beatles: Get Back, landed two nominations — for Broadcast Series and Broadcast Editing. Get Back swept five Primetime Emmy categories last month.
‘Downfall: The Case Against Boeing’
Rory Kennedy’s Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, snubbed by the Emmys, earned a Cinema Eye Honors nomination for Broadcast Film. It will go up against Four Hours at the Capitol, and Emmy winner George Carlin’s American Dream, the two-part HBO film directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, among other contenders.
Nanfu Wang’s HBO docuseries Mind Over Murder, which premiered after the...
- 10/20/2022
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
“Four Hours at the Capitol,” “The Beatles: Get Back,” “Playing With Sharks,” “We Need to Talk About Cosby,” “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” and “How To With John Wilson” are among the nonfiction television programs that have been nominated in the Cinema Eye Honors broadcast categories, Cinema Eye Honors announced at the organization’s annual fall lunch in Los Angeles on Thursday.
“Four Hours at the Capitol,” Jamie Roberts’ HBO film about the Jan. 6 insurrection, received three nominations to lead all programs. “Get Back,” “Cosby,” “Stanley Tucci,” “John Wilson” and “Playing With Sharks” each received two nominations.
Along with “Four Hours at the Capitol” and “Playing With Sharks,” broadcast film nominees were “Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes,” “Downfall: The Case Against Boeing” and “George Carlin’s American Dream.” Nonfiction series nominees were “Get Back,” “Cosby,” “Black and Missing,” “Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey,” “LuLaRich” and “Mind Over Murder.” Nominated anthology series...
“Four Hours at the Capitol,” Jamie Roberts’ HBO film about the Jan. 6 insurrection, received three nominations to lead all programs. “Get Back,” “Cosby,” “Stanley Tucci,” “John Wilson” and “Playing With Sharks” each received two nominations.
Along with “Four Hours at the Capitol” and “Playing With Sharks,” broadcast film nominees were “Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes,” “Downfall: The Case Against Boeing” and “George Carlin’s American Dream.” Nonfiction series nominees were “Get Back,” “Cosby,” “Black and Missing,” “Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey,” “LuLaRich” and “Mind Over Murder.” Nominated anthology series...
- 10/20/2022
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Mike Judge and Greg Daniels, creators of the animated sitcom "King of the Hill," will be collaborating with Sacha Baron Cohen for an upcoming animated special. (via The Hollywood Reporter). Titled "Chelm: The Smartest Place on Earth," the animated special will be catered to younger audiences and air on Cartoon Network while streaming on HBO Max.
Michael Koman, co-creator of "Nathan For You" and "Finding Frances," will be penning the special. In terms of the tone of the show, it has been described as humorous in an absurdist way, while the open-ended questioning within the narrative is said...
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Michael Koman, co-creator of "Nathan For You" and "Finding Frances," will be penning the special. In terms of the tone of the show, it has been described as humorous in an absurdist way, while the open-ended questioning within the narrative is said...
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- 5/19/2022
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
MTV is reaching for something in the distance: a new iteration of The Hills.
The network has ordered The Hills: Next Gen (working title), featuring a new and more diverse cast of twentysomething friends and aspiring entrepreneurs who are coming of age in a very different Los Angeles, our sister site Deadline reports. The series will explore “race, class, identity, addiction, family drama along with the thrills of romance and becoming self-made amidst the exclusive enclave of the hills in Malibu.”
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The network has ordered The Hills: Next Gen (working title), featuring a new and more diverse cast of twentysomething friends and aspiring entrepreneurs who are coming of age in a very different Los Angeles, our sister site Deadline reports. The series will explore “race, class, identity, addiction, family drama along with the thrills of romance and becoming self-made amidst the exclusive enclave of the hills in Malibu.”
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- 5/18/2022
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Sacha Baron Cohen is getting animated for a new comedy special from HBO Max and Cartoon Network called Chelm: The Smartest Place On Earth. Baron Cohen is joined on the project by a very funny team that includes King Of The Hill co-creators Greg Daniels and Mike Judge as well as Michael Koman (Nathan For You, How To…...
- 5/18/2022
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
HBO Max and Cartoon Network announced a new family-oriented animated special called “Chelm: The Smartest Place on Earth” from Sacha Baron Cohen, Greg Daniels, Mike Judge and Michael Koman. Baron Cohen is set to star.
“Chelm: The Smartest Place on Earth” is set in the mythical “Town of Fools” that has long existed in Yiddish folktakes and shares the original stories’ absurdist humor and interpretive questioning in a nod to Jewish intellectual traditions. Narrated by Baron Cohen, the special will present a new take on the exaggerated antics and conflicts of the town.
“This pitch was so hilarious; we just knew the HBO Max audience needed to get a dose of this original brand of storytelling. ‘Chelm: The Smartest Place on Earth’ is a perfect pairing of comedy and satire, and no one does that combination better than Sacha, Greg, Mike and Michael,” said Amy Friedman, head of kids and...
“Chelm: The Smartest Place on Earth” is set in the mythical “Town of Fools” that has long existed in Yiddish folktakes and shares the original stories’ absurdist humor and interpretive questioning in a nod to Jewish intellectual traditions. Narrated by Baron Cohen, the special will present a new take on the exaggerated antics and conflicts of the town.
“This pitch was so hilarious; we just knew the HBO Max audience needed to get a dose of this original brand of storytelling. ‘Chelm: The Smartest Place on Earth’ is a perfect pairing of comedy and satire, and no one does that combination better than Sacha, Greg, Mike and Michael,” said Amy Friedman, head of kids and...
- 5/18/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Sacha Baron Cohen has partnered with Greg Daniels and Mike Judge of the newly formed Bandera Entertainment, as well as Michael Koman on the family-oriented animated special, Chelm: The Smartest Place on Earth for HBO Max and Cartoon Network.
Set in the mythical Town of Fools and originally told in Yiddish, Chelm: The Smartest Place on Earth shares the absurdist humor and interpretive questioning that is a nod to Jewish intellectual traditions. Narrated by Cohen, the special will present a fresh take on the silly antics and exaggerated conflicts of the town, while also preserving the essence and heart of the classic folktales.
“This pitch was so hilarious; we just knew the HBO Max audience needed to get a dose of this original brand of storytelling. Chelm: The Smartest Place on Earth is a perfect pairing of comedy and satire, and no one does that combination better than Sacha, Greg,...
Set in the mythical Town of Fools and originally told in Yiddish, Chelm: The Smartest Place on Earth shares the absurdist humor and interpretive questioning that is a nod to Jewish intellectual traditions. Narrated by Cohen, the special will present a fresh take on the silly antics and exaggerated conflicts of the town, while also preserving the essence and heart of the classic folktales.
“This pitch was so hilarious; we just knew the HBO Max audience needed to get a dose of this original brand of storytelling. Chelm: The Smartest Place on Earth is a perfect pairing of comedy and satire, and no one does that combination better than Sacha, Greg,...
- 5/18/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
How To with John Wilson is returning for a third season. HBO has renewed the docu-comedy series, which follows filmmaker Wilson in his journey of self-exploration in New York City. A return date will be announced later.
revealed more about the third season renewal of the series in a press release.
“HBO announced today that the critically acclaimed docu-comedy series How To With John Wilson has been renewed for a third season.
In season two of How To With John Wilson, documentary filmmaker and self-described “anxious New Yorker” John Wilson continues his heartfelt mission of self-discovery, exploration and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple topics. Nathan Fielder, Michael Koman, and Clark Reinking, who previously worked together on "Nathan For You,” serve as executive...
revealed more about the third season renewal of the series in a press release.
“HBO announced today that the critically acclaimed docu-comedy series How To With John Wilson has been renewed for a third season.
In season two of How To With John Wilson, documentary filmmaker and self-described “anxious New Yorker” John Wilson continues his heartfelt mission of self-discovery, exploration and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple topics. Nathan Fielder, Michael Koman, and Clark Reinking, who previously worked together on "Nathan For You,” serve as executive...
- 2/9/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
John Wilson will continue seeking out pieces of day-to-day life to explore for HBO.
The premium cable outlet has renewed its critically acclaimed series How to With John Wilson for a third season. The pickup comes about a month after season two concluded and on the heels of the show being nominated for a Writers Guild Award for best comedy/variety sketch series.
“John finds humanity in the most mundane and absurd places,” said HBO Programming executive vp Amy Gravitt in a statement. “We’re thrilled to continue seeing New York through his utterly hilarious and poignant lens.”
Like the first two, season three of How To will consist of six episodes in which documentarian Wilson films his fellow New Yorkers and attempts to dole out advice about six deceptively simple topics. Subjects of season two episodes ranged from “How to Appreciate Wine” to “How to Be Spontaneous.”
How To has received near-universal critical praise.
The premium cable outlet has renewed its critically acclaimed series How to With John Wilson for a third season. The pickup comes about a month after season two concluded and on the heels of the show being nominated for a Writers Guild Award for best comedy/variety sketch series.
“John finds humanity in the most mundane and absurd places,” said HBO Programming executive vp Amy Gravitt in a statement. “We’re thrilled to continue seeing New York through his utterly hilarious and poignant lens.”
Like the first two, season three of How To will consist of six episodes in which documentarian Wilson films his fellow New Yorkers and attempts to dole out advice about six deceptively simple topics. Subjects of season two episodes ranged from “How to Appreciate Wine” to “How to Be Spontaneous.”
How To has received near-universal critical praise.
- 2/8/2022
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“How to with John Wilson” has been renewed for its third season at HBO.
In the comedic docuseries, filmmaker and self-described “anxious New Yorker” John Wilson films the lives of others in the city while attempting to give advice on deceptively simple topics and continuing his own mission of self-discovery. Season 2 episodes include “How to Throw Out Your Batteries,” “How to Remember Your Dreams” and “How to Be Spontaneous.”
The series first debuted in 2020. Season 2 debuted in late 2021 and received wide praise for Wilson’s and the series’ heartfelt tone — Variety’s review noted that series “brings into the world a wealth of human experience that would otherwise have stayed hidden, in the parts of New York where the cameras don’t usually go.” Wilson was also included on Variety‘s list of the best TV performances of 2021.
“John finds humanity in the most mundane and absurd places, we’re...
In the comedic docuseries, filmmaker and self-described “anxious New Yorker” John Wilson films the lives of others in the city while attempting to give advice on deceptively simple topics and continuing his own mission of self-discovery. Season 2 episodes include “How to Throw Out Your Batteries,” “How to Remember Your Dreams” and “How to Be Spontaneous.”
The series first debuted in 2020. Season 2 debuted in late 2021 and received wide praise for Wilson’s and the series’ heartfelt tone — Variety’s review noted that series “brings into the world a wealth of human experience that would otherwise have stayed hidden, in the parts of New York where the cameras don’t usually go.” Wilson was also included on Variety‘s list of the best TV performances of 2021.
“John finds humanity in the most mundane and absurd places, we’re...
- 2/8/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
John Wilson has spent the last couple of years figuring out how to cook the perfect risotto and how to be spontaneous.
The documentary filmmaker will be back with more vivid and ridiculous portrayals of New York (and hopefully Florida and Las Vegas) after HBO renewed How To With John Wilson for a third season.
From hanging out at a dinner party full of referees to starting a fight with the head of the Nxivm cult at a college acapella competition and crashing a strange party hosted by the CEO of Bang energy drinks in Florida, Wilson has gone on a particularly unique journey of self-discovery, exploration and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers (and others) as he attempts to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple topic.
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The first season began airing...
The documentary filmmaker will be back with more vivid and ridiculous portrayals of New York (and hopefully Florida and Las Vegas) after HBO renewed How To With John Wilson for a third season.
From hanging out at a dinner party full of referees to starting a fight with the head of the Nxivm cult at a college acapella competition and crashing a strange party hosted by the CEO of Bang energy drinks in Florida, Wilson has gone on a particularly unique journey of self-discovery, exploration and observation as he films the lives of his fellow New Yorkers (and others) as he attempts to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple topic.
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The first season began airing...
- 2/8/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO announced on Tuesday that it has greenlit the quirky docu-series “How To With John Wilson” for a third season.
The often absurdist and surprisingly moving series follows filmmaker John Wilson as he asks ordinary people on the streets of New York for advice on topics such as “how to make small talk” and “how to cook the perfect risotto,” with each conversation going off on unexpected tangents.
Amy Gravitt, executive vice president of HBO Programming said in a statement, “John finds humanity in the most mundane and absurd places, we’re thrilled to continue seeing New York through his utterly hilarious and poignant lens.”
Nathan Fielder of “Nathan for You” fame is an executive producer alongside Michael Koman, Clark Reinking and John Wilson.
The series is currently nominated for a WGA Award for Comedy/Variety Sketch Series.
The first two seasons of “How To With John Wilson,” which are both six episodes,...
The often absurdist and surprisingly moving series follows filmmaker John Wilson as he asks ordinary people on the streets of New York for advice on topics such as “how to make small talk” and “how to cook the perfect risotto,” with each conversation going off on unexpected tangents.
Amy Gravitt, executive vice president of HBO Programming said in a statement, “John finds humanity in the most mundane and absurd places, we’re thrilled to continue seeing New York through his utterly hilarious and poignant lens.”
Nathan Fielder of “Nathan for You” fame is an executive producer alongside Michael Koman, Clark Reinking and John Wilson.
The series is currently nominated for a WGA Award for Comedy/Variety Sketch Series.
The first two seasons of “How To With John Wilson,” which are both six episodes,...
- 2/8/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Cinema Eye Honors, an influential bellwether in the race for documentary awards, kicked off its 15th year with non-fiction award-winners announced at its annual Los Angeles lunch attended by many top filmmakers. Steve James’ five-part Chicago series “City So Real,” and Spike Lee’s filmed portrait of David Byrne’s Broadway show “American Utopia” lead the Cinema Eye Honors broadcast nominations list with three nods apiece. “David Byrne’s American Utopia” is one of five films up for Outstanding Broadcast Film, while “City So Real” joins five other series in the Nonfiction Series category. Both projects were nominated for Outstanding Broadcast Editing and Cinematography.
“It is notable that both of this year’s most nominated Broadcast entries are part of the creative legacy of Diane Weyermann,” said Cinema Eye Founding Director Aj Schnack. The beloved documentary veteran, who died last week, was an Executive Producer on both “City So Real” and “American Utopia.
“It is notable that both of this year’s most nominated Broadcast entries are part of the creative legacy of Diane Weyermann,” said Cinema Eye Founding Director Aj Schnack. The beloved documentary veteran, who died last week, was an Executive Producer on both “City So Real” and “American Utopia.
- 10/20/2021
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Cinema Eye Honors, an influential bellwether in the race for documentary awards, kicked off its 15th year with non-fiction award-winners announced at its annual Los Angeles lunch attended by many top filmmakers. Steve James’ five-part Chicago series “City So Real,” and Spike Lee’s filmed portrait of David Byrne’s Broadway show “American Utopia” lead the Cinema Eye Honors broadcast nominations list with three nods apiece. “David Byrne’s American Utopia” is one of five films up for Outstanding Broadcast Film, while “City So Real” joins five other series in the Nonfiction Series category. Both projects were nominated for Outstanding Broadcast Editing and Cinematography.
“It is notable that both of this year’s most nominated Broadcast entries are part of the creative legacy of Diane Weyermann,” said Cinema Eye Founding Director Aj Schnack. The beloved documentary veteran, who died last week, was an Executive Producer on both “City So Real” and “American Utopia.
“It is notable that both of this year’s most nominated Broadcast entries are part of the creative legacy of Diane Weyermann,” said Cinema Eye Founding Director Aj Schnack. The beloved documentary veteran, who died last week, was an Executive Producer on both “City So Real” and “American Utopia.
- 10/20/2021
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
On Thursday, HBO set a Season 2 premiere date for How to With John Wilson, announcing that it will return on Friday, November 26.
The acclaimed docu-comedy series follows Wilson, a documentary filmmaker and self-described “anxious New Yorker,” who is on a mission of self-discovery, exploration and observation, filming the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple topics.
Topics covered in Season 1 included “How to Make Small Talk,” “How to Put Up Scaffolding,” “How to Improve Your Memory,” “How to Cover Your Furniture,” “How to Split the Check,” and “How to Cook the Perfect Risotto.” It’s not yet clear what subjects Wilson will dive into this time around, though Season 2 will examine another set of six.
How To With John Wilson debuted on October 23 of last year and was renewed for a second installment on December 9. Wilson exec produces the half-hour...
The acclaimed docu-comedy series follows Wilson, a documentary filmmaker and self-described “anxious New Yorker,” who is on a mission of self-discovery, exploration and observation, filming the lives of his fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on six new deceptively simple topics.
Topics covered in Season 1 included “How to Make Small Talk,” “How to Put Up Scaffolding,” “How to Improve Your Memory,” “How to Cover Your Furniture,” “How to Split the Check,” and “How to Cook the Perfect Risotto.” It’s not yet clear what subjects Wilson will dive into this time around, though Season 2 will examine another set of six.
How To With John Wilson debuted on October 23 of last year and was renewed for a second installment on December 9. Wilson exec produces the half-hour...
- 9/16/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Early this year, Joey Ryan, half of the indie folk duo the Milk Carton Kids, received a text from his friend Sara Bareilles. No surprise there — she, Ryan and Ryan’s musical partner Kenneth Pattengale have known each other for over a decade. This time, Bareilles asked if she could pass Ryan’s contact info along to some TV people she was working with. “I said, ‘Sure, of course, what is it?’ ” he recalls. “And she goes, ‘They want someone to do this song and it’s supposed to sound like Simon and Garfunkel.
- 5/17/2021
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
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