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The Office’s getting an Aussie twist, but not everyone’s loving it! In the latest remake, Australia’s taking a bold step by flipping the script—literally—turning Steve Carell’s iconic Michael Scott into a female boss. While some fans are pumped to see a fresh take on the legendary character, others aren’t so sure if the magic can be recaptured Down Under.
Steve Carell as Michael Scott in The Office | NBCSwapping Michael for a female lead’s definitely stirred the pot, with debates raging over whether this new version will live up to the original’s quirky charm. One thing’s for sure: the new Office’s going to have fans talking, and we’re all tuning in to see how it plays out!
The Office’s Australian Remake Sparks Fan Outrage as First Trailer Divides Opinions
The main cast of The Office | NBC“Worst piece of media… in past 100+ years of content”—yeah, that’s how one fan described the new Australian remake of The Office after its first trailer hit the web. And honestly, the internet seems to agree. Dropping Oct. 18 on Prime Video, this latest spin on the beloved mockumentary format’s got social media splitting up for all the wrong reasons.
This is the worst piece of media that has been released in the past 100+ years of content
— SlyGoodman (@slycorddd) September 18, 2024The original Office—born from the brilliant minds of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant—built its reputation on awkward, cringe-worthy humor. But this remake? It’s getting a whole new level of cringe that fans just aren’t feeling.
So, what’s different? Well, first off, this remake shakes things up by gender-swapping the infamous Michael Scott. Enter Felicity Ward as Hannah Howard, the new boss leading the awkward charge. Like Steve Carell’s iconic character, Howard’s all about inappropriate humor and cringey moments. But the question remains—can she carry the awkward torch in the same way Michael Scott did? Fans seem split, and the trailer hasn’t helped win anyone over.
Meanwhile, Peacock’s got another Office spin-off cooking—The Paper, from The Office U.S. creator Greg Daniels. But, all eyes are on Australia right now, and the reactions are anything but glowing.
With the trailer now out, it’s clear The Office’s Aussie makeover has divided fans, sparking debate about whether this franchise should’ve even taken a trip Down Under. All eight episodes drop next month, so we’ll see if Hannah Howard can eventually win over the skeptics or if this version will go down as the most “cringe” addition to The Office family.
Mixed Reactions as Fans Cringe at The Office‘s Aussie Remake, While Others See Potential
A still from The Office | NBCFans are seriously not vibing with the Australian remake of The Office, with many calling it one of the worst things to drop in over a century of content. While some cringed all the way through, a few others are curious to see how the Aussie twist plays out.
Was that a hint of a classic Jim camera look at the end?
— Jank (@Tommyjank1) September 18, 2024That was painfully unfunny. Granted, the US version had a crappy pilot(which was a lazy remake of the UK pilot) before it got really good, but this was a lousy trailer.
— AdamInHTown (@AdamInHTown) September 18, 2024The Office with an Australian vibe should be interesting.
— Don Carlin (@Infosec_4_all) September 18, 2024Overall, reactions are all over the place—some can’t get past the awkwardness, while others think the Australian spin might bring something fresh to the table. Whether it’s a complete flop or an interesting experiment, this remake’s definitely getting fans talking, for better or worse.
The Office Australia will premiere on October 18 on Prime Video.
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