Michael Scott might have found the right words to describe the collective fan reaction to The Office Australia’s first trailer release on Wednesday morning. “I don’t hate it. I just don’t like it at all.
And it’s terrible.” Following the glorious paper trail blazed by The Office UK and US, Prime Video has dropped a sneak peek of the Aussie iteration set to hit screens in October. Starring comedian Felicity Ward as Hannah Howard, the local production is the first in the world to be helmed by a female boss in the hit series’ 13th variation.
That alone is sure to rile up the show’s devout legion of fans, with some already calling the woke police. Playing the managing director of fictional packaging company Flinley Craddick, the comic will take inspiration from the likes of Ricky Gervais’ David Brent, and Steve Carrell’s Michael Scott in her quest to win hearts in Australia. Ward will be joined by a raft of homegrown and New Zealand talent, including Edith Poor as the receptionist, and Steen Raskopolous as a sales representative.
The series picks up in a moment of panic when the branch faces a shutdown and a work-from-home arrangement. “We are so excited for you to meet Hannah Howard, brought to life by the exceptionally talented Felicity Ward,” Head of Australian Originals, Amazon MGM Studios Sarah Christie said. “Office life has changed a lot in the last few years, and we can’t wait to share our very own Aussie spin on a beloved franchise with Prime .