11 months ago
Greg Daniels Surprised by Indian 'The Office' Adaptation
Greg Daniels, the creator of the US version of 'The Office', was surprised to find out about an Indian adaptation of the show.
He also talked about a spin-off called 'The Paper' set in a newsroom.
The original show, which aired weekly, is now available on streaming platforms all at once.
This change is a big shift, as streaming allows for binge-watching and also may include ads.
Daniels mentioned the show 'Cheers' as an inspiration and discussed how the show portrays outdated settings, reflecting on the changing world.
Greg Daniels was surprised by the Indian adaptation of 'The Office'.
'The Paper', a spin-off, is set in a newsroom.
Daniels discusses the impact of streaming versus traditional TV.
The shift in viewing habits due to streaming is a notable change.
Daniels views on the portrayal of vintage elements in The Office and The Paper.
- Who
- Greg Daniels, Michael Koman
- What
- Daniels discusses the Indian adaptation of 'The Office' and spin-off 'The Paper'.
- Where
- Interview with SCREEN
- When
- Not explicitly stated, but recent.
- Why
- To discuss the Indian adaptation and the shift to streaming services.
Key facts
- Show Creator
- Greg Daniels
- Original Series
- The Office (UK)
- Indian Adaptation
- The Office (India)
- Spin-off
- The Paper
- Streaming Platforms
- JioHotstar, Netflix, Peacock
Quotes
Greg
Co-creator of The Office and The Paper
“Well, there have been a lot of changes since then. A lot of the fans of The Office, at least in the US, have watched it on streaming, whether it’s on Netflix or Peacock. So, they’re used to that format.”
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“One of the big changes is that there were ads when The Office was made. But now, it looks like we’re going back to the ads on streaming as well, at least here.”
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Michael
Co-creator of The Paper
“And now, sometimes you’re streaming and you have commercials like classic television, which you can’t even fast forward.”
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“I couldn’t believe I could watch so much television in a couple of weeks because of that new invention.”
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