Everything You Need to Know about The Office Australia Season 1: Release Date, Cast, and Plot Details

This October, Amazon Prime is set to unveil the first season of The Office Australia, an adaptation of the beloved original series. The eight-episode run will be available for streaming on Prime Video starting October 18, 2024, across 240 countries, excluding the USA. Behind the scenes, the creative team consists of Julie De Fina (Aftertaste) and Jackie van Beek (What We Do in the Shadows, The Breaker Upperers, Nude Tuesday), who serve as writers and executive producers.

In this Australian iteration, the protagonist Hannah Howard, played by Felicity Ward, takes on the role of managing director at Flinley Craddick, a packaging company.

After learning from the Head Office about the impending closure of her branch and the shift to remote work for all employees, Hannah makes extravagant promises in a bid to stave off the changes. The staff at Flinley Craddick indulge her whimsical promises while trying to meet the new challenging objectives resulting from their boss’s erratic decisions.

Cast of The Office Australia Season 1

This adaptation features a gender-reversed portrayal of Gareth Keenan/Dwight Schrute, with Edith Poor stepping into the character of Lizze Moyle.

The talented cast for The Office Australia season 1 includes:

• Felicity Ward as Hannah Howard, managing director
• Edith Poor as Lizze Moyle, receptionist and productivity manager
• Steen Raskopoulos as Nick Fletcher, sales representative
• Shari Sebbens as Greta King, sales rep
• Josh Thomson as Martin Katavake, head of human resources
• Jonny Brugh as Lloyd Kneath, IT head
• Susan Ling Young as Tina Kwong, sales representative
• Raj Labade as Sebastian Roy, intern
• Lucy Schmidt as Deborah Leonard, finance head
• Zoe Terakes as Stevie Jones, warehouse head
• Pallavi Sharda as Alisha Khanna, regional director
• Claude Jabbour as Mason, Greta’s boyfriend
• Jason Perini as Johnny, warehouse staff

Guest appearances will feature actors such as Susie Youssef, Justin Rosniak, Carlo Ritchie, Rick Donald, and Chris Bunton.

Production Team

The series is produced by Sophia Zachariou, the co-managing Director of Bunya Entertainment, with Linda Micsko, known for her work on The Letdown, Laid, and Animal Kingdom, also in the producer role. Alongside De Fina and van Beek, Kylie Washington serves as an executive producer, bringing her expertise as general manager and creative production director at BBC Studios ANZ. Washington expresses her enthusiasm for the show, stating:

“Office environments have transformed significantly, making it an opportune moment to explore the meaning of the office today and how our workplace interactions – whether positive or negative – impact our lives. Our choice of a female boss encompasses more than just a gender shift; it allows us to evaluate the workplace dynamic through her unique perspective. It’s undoubtedly time for this narrative!”

The iconic British version of The Office, created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant over two decades ago, has inspired various adaptations across the globe, cementing its popularity.

Ricky Gervais himself has expressed excitement about The Office Australia season 1 and is eager to see how the series depicts a modern interpretation of David Brent against the backdrop of evolving workplace dynamics.

Don’t miss the premiere of The Office Australia season 1 on Prime Video on October 18, 2024.

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