The upcoming “Workplace” sequel sequence follows the identical documentary crew who immortalized the exploits of Dunder Mifflin, the corporate that Michael Scott (Carrell) spearheaded. This time, the main target is a down-on-its-luck Midwestern newspaper. As Carell famous in his THR chat, Domhnall Gleeson can be main the sequence. Gleeson is not any stranger to comedies, having appeared within the romantic comedy “About Time” and the household movie “Peter Rabbit.” He stars alongside Sabrina Impacciatore, who made waves on “The White Lotus” Season 2 as Valentina. Character and concrete plot particulars are minimal, however the present is predicted to start manufacturing in July 2024.
As a result of the sequence is about years after the unique “Workplace” and follows a totally completely different enterprise, it is sensible that Michael Scott will not return, particularly when one considers that Carrell left “The Workplace” after Season 7. Whereas it is unknown if supporting gamers from the traditional sitcom will seem, followers are happy with Carrell’s thorough and significant response. “Help the brand new product, but additionally respect there is no such thing as a cause for him to seem and that one thing … is over and performed with. I do not see any good coming from a return of Michael Scott since it might by no means dwell as much as the expectations,” shared Reddit person u/msk180 on the r/DunderMifflin fan subreddit.
Others, like X (previously often known as Twitter) person @SouthanBelle suppose the franchise has no that means with out Carrell, writing, “We do not even acknowledge the seasons with out Michael Scott, so [I don’t know] why a reboot exists.”