Don’t stop the presses: “ The Paper ” is on a roll. A day before the series’ Sept. 4 premiere on Peacock , “The Paper” has already been given an early Season 2 renewal by the streamer. The news comes as “The Paper,” which is set in “ The Office ” universe, has earned strong early buzz — leading to this major vote of confidence inside NBCUniversal.

“The Paper” renewal was set to be announced on Wednesday morning by stars Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore as they appeared on NBC’s “Today” show.

The early pickup comes as series co-creator Greg Daniels is already at work on plans for a Season 2. The greenlight now gives him and fellow exec producer/showrunner Michael Koman enough time to make sure that “The Paper” returns for its sophomore season around this same time next ye

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