Twenty years after THE OFFICE first graced our screens, Domhnall Gleeson proves he’s the perfect leading man for television comedy’s most anticipated spin-off. In THE PAPER, Gleeson transforms from the supporting player we’ve watched evolve through films like ABOUT TIME and STAR WARS into a commanding comedic presence who anchors this brilliant new series with both intelligence and heart.
Gleeson’s Ned Sampson is a revelation—a newspaper editor who dreamed of being Clark Kent rather than Superman because it seemed “much more noble and much more achievable.” What makes Gleeson’s work in THE PAPER so compelling is how he avoids the trap of simply recreating Steve Carell’s Michael Scott or Ricky Gervais’s David Brent. His Ned is more intelligent, less blundering, yet still endearingly naive—qualities that mirror Gleeson’s own evolution as a performer. The Irish actor brings a warmth and sincerity that transforms what could have been another bumbling boss into someone genuinely worth rooting for. When Ned arrives bright-eyed at The Toledo Truth Teller only to be asked whether he’s there for the newspaper or toilet paper division, Gleeson’s reaction perfectly captures both the character’s optimism and the crushing reality of modern journalism.
For Gleeson, THE PAPER represents the culmination of years of steady, intelligent career choices. From his early work in Irish theatre to his breakthrough in ABOUT TIME, from his stint in the STAR WARS galaxy to his memorable turns in films like EX MACHINA, he’s built a reputation as one of the most reliable and versatile actors of his generation. THE PAPER allows him to synthesize all of that experience into a performance that feels effortless while carrying the weight of an entire series.
Domnhall sat down with SNL legend Seth Myers on his late show to discuss the new series. THE PAPER is streaming now on Peacock.
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The PEAKY BLINDERS, KIN and MOBLAND actor opens up about living with aphantasia, his complicated relationship with fear and the self-destructive impulses he works to keep under control.
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Fifty years. One extraordinary career. And he keeps getting better 🎬
Don`t miss beloved #Belfast actor; Ciaran Hinds; in Netflix’s adaptation of John Steinbeck`s EAST OF EDEN.
Hinds re-unites with THE WONDER co-star, with the magnificent Florence Pugh!
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Paul Mescal is now in your Netflix queue 🍿
Ridley Scott`s long-awaited sequel to the Best Picture-winning GLADIATOR is finally on Netflix, and it`s the perfect excuse to watch Mescal go to war from your couch 🏛️
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Ciilian Murphy for 28 YEARS LATER 3?
Danny Boyle just confirmed at the @zurichfilmfestival that the third chapter of the 28 DAYS LATER saga is happening. Alex Garland already has a script, and Boyle says there will be "a lot of Cillian Murphy in it."
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BAD SISTERS creator @sharonhorgan is in the @criterioncollection closet.
Sharon`s new show, YOUTH, is now streaming on @hbo and @hbomax.
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Congrats to Saoirse Ronan!
PAPER PLANE, her 15-min directorial and screenwriting debut, has just won BIG at @encounterssff.
Despite four Oscar nominations, Saoirse still truly believes in independent film!
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73-year-old @piercebrosnanofficial tells @interviewmag that acting means constantly constructing and destroying a part of yourself to become the character.
From Bond to MOBLAND and everything in between, Brosnan is the real deal.
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See you in 2040! 🎬⏳
Richard Linklater just gave the most Linklater progress report imaginable on MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG: nine sections, twenty years, and the fourth one starts filming in a few months. Paul Mescal has been along for the ride since 2019, and the finished film will take eight years longer than BOYHOOD, which already felt like an impossible feat at twelve.
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The first trailer for ELSINORE is here, and it`s a gut punch 🎭
Andrew Scott plays the late Ian Charleson, the actor who chased the performance of his lifetime as Hamlet at the National Theatre while facing impossible odds. Simon Stone (THE DIG) directs, Stephen Beresford (PRIDE) writes, and Olivia Colman stars alongside Scott, who also produced.
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