The Australian version of the globally renowned comedy series, “The Office,” is making headway. Prime Video has set a release date and unveiled a sneak peek of its main character, played by Felicity Ward.
Felicity Ward, known for her roles in “Time Bandits” and “Wakefield,” will portray Hannah Howard, the managing director of the packaging company Flinley Craddick. She is the first female lead in the history of “The Office” franchise. The entire eight-episode series will be accessible worldwide via Prime Video from Oct. 18, excluding the U.S.
Joining Ward is a diverse group of comedy talent from Australia and New Zealand. The ensemble cast includes Edith Poor (“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”), Steen Raskopoulos (“The Duchess”), Shari Sebbens (“The Sapphires”), Josh Thomson (“How to Please a Woman”), Jonny Brugh (“Thor: Love and Thunder”), Susan Ling Young (“Reckoning”, “Hungry Ghosts”), Raj Labade (“Appetite”), Lucy Schmidt (“The Pledge”), Zoe Terakes (“Talk to Me”), Pallavi Sharda (“The Twelve”) and Claude Jabbour (“Last King of the Cross”). Additionally, Susie Youssef (“Deadloch”), Justin Rosniiak (“Mr Inbetween”), Carlo Ritchie (“Mikki vs the World”), Rick Donald (“Population 11”) and Chris Bunton (“Relic”) will be featured in guest roles.
In the Australian adaptation of “The Office,” Hannah Howard receives news from the head office that her branch will be closed, forcing all employees to work remotely. This prompts her to enter survival mode, making unfulfillable promises to keep her “work family” intact. The staff of Flinley Craddick play along and tolerate Howard’s eccentric schemes as they strive to meet the unattainable goals set for them.
The Amazon Original series is a collaborative production of BBC Studios Australia & New Zealand, Bunya Entertainment, and Amazon MGM Studios, based on the BBC Studios format. Writers Julie De Fina (“Aftertaste”) and Jackie van Beek (“The Breaker Upperers,” “Nude Tuesday”) developed “The Office” for Australia and also serve as executive producers. Kylie Washington (“Return to Paradise”) is the executive producer, with Sophia Zachariou (“Ladies in Black,” “The Moth Effect”) as the lead producer and Linda Micsko (“The Letdown,” “Laid”) as the producer. Van Beek also works as the set-up director, with directors Christiaan Van Vuuren (“Bondi Hipsters,” “A Sunburnt Christmas”) and Jesse Griffin (“Educators”), who also writes for the series.
FAQs
Who is the lead actor in the Australian version of “The Office”?
Felicity Ward, known for her roles in “Time Bandits” and “Wakefield,” is the lead actor in the Australian version of “The Office.”
Who are the other cast members in the Australian version of “The Office”?
The cast includes a diverse group of comedy talent from Australia and New Zealand, including Edith Poor, Steen Raskopoulos, Shari Sebbens, Josh Thomson, Jonny Brugh, and many others.
When will the Australian version of “The Office” be released?
The entire eight-episode series will be accessible worldwide via Prime Video from Oct. 18, excluding the U.S.
Who are the producers and directors of the Australian version of “The Office”?
The series is a collaborative production of BBC Studios Australia & New Zealand, Bunya Entertainment, and Amazon MGM Studios. It is produced by Julie De Fina, Jackie van Beek, Kylie Washington, Sophia Zachariou, and Linda Micsko. The directors are Jackie van Beek, Christiaan Van Vuuren, and Jesse Griffin.
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