The Office Reboot: Set in the Midwest
Are there any Iowa connections to ‘The Office’?
Notably, Iowa does have a connection to the original show.
Holly Flax, the human resources representative for the office who eventually dates Scott, was from Des Moines, according to Season 5, Episode 3, titled “Business Ethics.” Flax was played by Amy Ryan.
“That sounds so warm,” Scott told Flax when he learned about where she was from.
“In summer,” she replied.
Where will ‘The Office’ reboot be set?
While there’s no official word as to where the reboot will be set, Iowans can only hope to spot some familiarity in the scenery or plot points in the new series: fields of corn and soybeans, tornado warnings, folks fueling up on gas station breakfast pizza and good-natured debates on which Midwestern state has the best state fair.
Who will star in ‘The Office’ reboot?
Peacock announced that Domhnall Gleeson, whose work includes “Ex Machina” and “About Time,” and Sabrina Impacciatore of “The White Lotus” will lead an ensemble cast.
When will the ‘The Office’ reboot premiere?
A date has not yet been announced. Production is set to begin in July.
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