Female character to lead 'The Office Australia'
What's the story
The Office is one of the cult classic series loved all around the world. The series enjoys huge popularity and has been a big part of memedom. The series is set to have an Australian version titled The Office Australia and the comedy franchise will be led by a female protagonist for the first time. The Australian comedian-actor Felicity Ward will don the role.
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OTT platform and shooting details
The series is set to premiere on the OTT giant Amazon Prime Video. The story revolves around Hannah Howard (Ward) and her struggles with her company Flinley Craddick in a post-pandemic world. It marks the 13th iteration of the show which was originally created by Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais. The series goes on floors in June and will premiere in 2024.
Twitter Post
Twitter Post
Huge congrats to the hilarious and relatable @felicityward on scoring the Michael Scott role for The Office Australia. I'm excited!
— Mathew Bing (@matbing) May 31, 2023