Australian 'The Office' Set to Premiere on Prime Video with Felicity Ward

The Australian adaptation of the comedy series 'The Office' will begin streaming on Prime Video from October 18. The series features Felicity Ward as the lead, marking the 13th adaptation of the franchise. The plot revolves around Ward's character, Hannah Howard, dealing with the closure of her office branch.

The Australian version of the popular comedy series 'The Office,' starring Felicity Ward, is set to stream on Prime Video starting October 18.

This series marks the 13th adaptation of the globally renowned franchise, originally created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.

The Australian iteration introduces a gender-flipped lead, with Ward portraying Hannah Howard, the managing director of packaging company Flinley Craddick. Unlike the UK original that saw Gervais as David Brent and the US version with Steve Carrell as Michael Scott, this version focuses on Howard's struggles to keep her company running despite imminent closure.

With her office facing shutdown and her workers compelled to transition to remote work, Howard resorts to making unrealistic promises to hold her team together. As they strive to hit unfeasible targets, the comedy ensues, reflecting changes in office life post-pandemic. The cast also includes Edith Poor, Steen Raskopoulos, Shari Sebbens, Josh Thomson, and Jonny Brugh.

(With inputs from agencies.)