Greg Daniels, a writer, director, and producer, knows a thing or two about making hit TV.Daniels, who adapted the British version of The Office for American TV, also co-created Parks and Recreation with Michael Schur, developed King of the Hill with Mike Judge, and created the sci-fi comedy Upload for Amazon Prime.The Paper is an upcoming American mockumentary sitcom series created by Daniels and Michael Koman, and will premiere on Peacock on Sept. 4, 2025. It stars Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore and is set in Toledo, Ohio, where a documentary crew focuses on the Toledo Truth-Teller, a declining Midwestern newspaper trying to resurrect itself.He discussed his writing and the new show on a recent episode of the podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend. - YouTube youtu.be At one point, the podcast team was discussing how they interact with people in the wide world. O'Brien said, "My dad always said people don't change. They become more so. And I think that's the case.""I think that's what I like about character comedy," Daniels said. "Just to talk about that genre. I think that's what people like about it, is that you feel that way about your own friends. And then to see somebody on TV, you get to know what their character is like. And to see them act in character over and over again makes you feel like, 'Oh, I know them.'"What should we learn from this? Strong, well-developed characters drive comedy longevity. Successful comedies establish clear traits early and...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 29 August