The Paper Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-14
TV Episode | 32 min | Comedy

The Paper

Pilot (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-14

TV Episode | 32 min | Comedy

A documentary crew discovers a historic Midwestern newspaper and the publisher trying to revive it.

Creators

Greg Daniels (created by) | Michael Koman (created by)

Showrunners

Greg Daniels | Michael Koman

Director

Greg Daniels

Writers

Greg Daniels (written by) | Michael Koman (written by) | Ricky Gervais (based on the British television series 'The Office' created by) | Stephen Merchant (based on the British television series 'The Office' created by)

Producers

Erica Djafroodi (producer) | Matthew Nodella (produced by)

Cinematographer

D.J. Stipsen (as DJ Stipsen)

Editor

David Rogers

Casting Director

Leslie Woo

Production Designer

Susie Mancini

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Updated Sep 3, 2025

Release date

Sep 4, 2025 (United States)

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20 cast members

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Nate Jackson Nate Wells Nate Wells See fewer	Spirited (2022)
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Mo Welch Kimberly Kimberly See fewer	Conan (2010)
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