Fans are divided after the first trailer of dropped today. While many are excited to see an Aussie take on the classic UK and US shows, others weren't so keen. The show, which premieres on October 18, is the thirteenth version of the franchise and is the first to feature a female lead, with Aussie comedian Felicity Ward taking on a version of the middle-manager role originated by Ricky Gervais and Steve Carrell in the UK and US versions, respectively.
Felicity plays Hannah Howard, managing director of packaging company Flinley Craddick, who “goes into survival mode making promises she can’t keep in order to keep her ‘work family’ together” when she finds out her branch is being shut down. The upcoming series features an ensemble of Australian and New Zealand comedy talent alongside Felicity Ward, including Edith Poor, Steen Raskopoulos, Shari Sebbens, Josh Thomson, Jonny Brugh, Susan Ling Young, Raj Labade, Lucy Schmidt, Zoe Terakes, Pallavi Sharda and Claude Jabbour. Susie Youssef, Justin Rosniiak, Carlo Ritchie, Rick Donald and Chris Bunton will also feature in guest roles.
"This is going to be amazing!!! We can't wait to see it!" one YouTube user wrote. "I'm excited, looks great," another said. "Well was a copy of , much like this is a copy of US, so I'm willing to see what they've got," a third said.
Some were very enthusiastic, with Kiwi actress Rachel House writing on Instagram, "OH MY F*^K!!!!!! Can't wait." "This looks so f***ing good. Well done.
Great casti.