Fans of The Paper won't have to wait much longer for the return of the Toledo Truth Teller. Co-creator Greg Daniels and star Domhnall Gleeson have confirmed that Season 2 of the Peacock mockumentary will premiere this September, just in time for fall. The news comes as the cast and crew wrap production on the season finale, with Gleeson heading straight from an interview to film one of the season's most emotional scenes at the L.A. Times.
Daniels, who previously brought us The Office, and co-creator Michael Koman set out to capture that same mockumentary magic with a newspaper twist. The series follows Ned Sampson (Gleeson), the ambitious editor-in-chief who guided the once-struggling Truth Teller to its first Journalism Awards nominations and wins since the 1970s. But success comes with complications. Daniels and Gleeson tease that Season 2 will bring betrayals, tough decisions, and a "massive problem" that could unravel everything.
Returning cast members include Chelsea Frei, Sabrina Impacciatore, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Romana Young, Tim Key, and Oscar Nuñez, with even more surprise guest cameos in store. The 10-episode season aims to exceed the comedy and heart of the first season, according to Daniels, who also noted that the writers—many of whom are also actors on the show—used Season 1's feedback to sharpen the characters and storylines from the very first script.
Gleeson, who also opened up about his experience working with Taylor Swift on her music video, said he was blown away by her professionalism. "She'd watched everybody's movie in time to go on the show," he recalled. "She watched The Paper; she'd watched Steve, Cillian's amazing thing. I just thought that was such a gorgeous thing, and kind of tells you why she's so successful."
Daniels also addressed the Office: Superfan Episodes on Peacock and why fans watching The Paper on NBC are missing part of the show. Meanwhile, Gleeson teased his upcoming project Bucking Fastard with Werner Herzog, adding to the excitement for what's next.
With a September release window locked in, The Paper Season 2 promises to deliver the same sharp wit and heartfelt journalism love that made the first season a hit—only bigger, funnier, and with more at stake.
