Australian Version of The Office Coming

The Office, directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, which was first broadcast in the UK in 2001, is one of the most popular comedies in the world. So much so that the production was remade many times in different ways. The most popular of these was the American version starring Steve Carell, which was watched by millions and won many awards during its 2005-2013 broadcast.

Now, it has been announced that the legendary series will be shot in a different country once again. According to Deadline, this time the version of The Office It will be shot in Australia and streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

The new The Office will feature a woman for the first time

The Australian version of The Office will appear with an important change. Popularized by Ricky Gervais in the new series, David Brent (Michael Scott, played by Steve Carell in the US version), Hannah Howard She will appear as a woman. A groundbreaking character, Australian comedian and actor Felicity Ward will enliven. Apart from Ward, the production will include names such as Edith Poor, Steen Raskopoulos, Shari Sebbens, Josh Thomson, Jonny Brugh.

Ward, who will play Howard, Flinley Craddick He will show us from his point of view the management of the team at a company named. According to Deadline, the character will go into survival mode after hearing the news that everyone will be working from home and will start making promises he can’t keep to keep his team together.

The new Australian series, The Office, which has been shot so far 13th version Let me tell you it will. TV series had been released in many different places, from Canada to France, from the Middle East to Chile. Ricky Gervais, one of the creators of the original series, also expressed his excitement for the new project, looking forward to seeing a modernized version of David Brent.

The Office Australia, which will come with 8 episodes, in 2024 It will air on Prime Video worldwide, except for the US. Filming will begin in June.