Marion Curtis / Starpix for Apple Original Films (2) Domhnall Gleeson revealed that he spoke with both John Krasinski and Steve Carell about taking a role inThe Officespinoff,The Paper "I'm so happy I did it because I think we have something really lovely," Gleeson told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview at the New York City premiere ofFountain of Youthon May 19 The Paper, which also stars Sabrina Impacciatore, is set to premiere in September on Peacock John Krasinskiis passing the torch — or in this case, the stapler — toDomhnall Gleeson. Gleeson, 42, is set to star inThe OfficespinoffThe Paper, and he told PEOPLE at the May 19 premiere ofFountain of Youththat Krasinski, 45, gave him some very simple advice about the role. "He was wonderful. I mean, his big advice that he gave me was to do it," the Irish actor says. "And the same withSteve Carell, another just wonderful actor who I'd worked with before. And their advice was, if it's Greg Daniels, you should do it because getting to work with him is a treat that not many people get to have," he continues, referring to the developer of bothThe OfficeandThe Paper. "And I'm so happy I did it because I think we have something really lovely. So I'm thrilled with it," he adds. Aaron Epstein/Peacock; Byron Cohen/NBC Gleeson says Krasinski and Carell's support — and their glowing reports of their own experiences working onThe Office— made accepting the role that much more affirming. "I mean, I like to think I would've got there on my own anyway, but certainly if [John] and Steve had been like, 'Don't do it, it's a nightmare,' I would've hightailed it, but they could not have been more positive about it, and I'm delighted I listened to them," he tells PEOPLE. Carell, 62, previously revealed that he spoke to Gleeson before he signed on to the project. "I know Domhnall Gleeson — who I didThe Patientwith — is going to be one of the leads. I know that for sure," Carell said while appearing on a June 2024 episode ofThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. "He's an excellent actor. And he actually called me and asked, you know, 'Should I do this? Is this something … Did you enjoy it?' I said, 'Of course,' " Carell continued, adding of Gleeson, "He's great." Marion Curtis / Starpix for Apple Original Films NBC announced earlier this month thatThe Paperwill premiere this September on Peacock as it shared a first look at the series. Gleeson andSabrina Impacciatore(The White Lotus) will star as Ned and Esmerelda, respectively, andThe OfficeveteranOscar Nuñezwill reprise his role as Oscar Martinez. The mockumentary-style show will follow the staff of a dying Midwestern newspaper,The Truth Teller. "We are three members of a wonderful ensemble cast of underdog characters that are banding together to keep journalism alive," Gleeson told the audience at NBC's Upfront presentation in New York City on May 12. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Aaron Epstein/Peacock "My character has the unwavering optimistic belief that he can turnThe Truth Tellerto the glory of its heyday," he added. Nuñez, 66, also took a moment to tell the crowd what enticed him back toThe Officeworld. "I told Mr. Greg Daniels that if Oscar came back, he would probably be living in a more bustling, cosmopolitan city. Greg heard me and he moved Oscar to Toledo, Ohio — which has three times the population of Scranton. So it was nice to be heard," he joked. The Paperalso starsChelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Ramona Young, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman and Tim Key. Read the original article onPeople
