Trailer for Australian remake of The Office is slammed by fans who call it ‘the Raygun version’ of hit comedy franchise
As a seasoned connoisseur of all things comedy, having spent countless hours immersed in laughter from various corners of the globe, I must admit that my initial reaction to the trailer for The Office Australia was one of cautious optimism. However, after witnessing the less-than-stellar response from fans, I find myself leaning more towards skepticism.
Critics have harshly criticized the debut trailer of the Australian adaptation of the popular British sitcom, The Office, soon after it was unveiled.
On Wednesday, Amazon’s Prime Video shared a complete trailer for their upcoming series on YouTube, featuring comedian Felicity Ward portraying the iconic role previously played by Ricky Gervais.
To be frank, I was left a tad underwhelmed by the quick glimpse of the upcoming series. Many fellow enthusiasts, myself included, voiced our dissatisfaction, claiming that the portrayed scenes fell flat on the humor front or simply felt awkward and uncomfortable to watch, like something one would rather not reenact at a party.
One commenter noted that their remark was likened to the Raygun version of ‘The Office’, drawing a comparison to Australian breakdancer Rachel Gunn, whose astonishing dance routine at the Paris Olympics has gone viral worldwide.
‘Dear Prime, it’s not too late to delete this,’ wrote another YouTuber.
Meanwhile, another critic compared the trailer of the workplace comedy to a performance at school.
This seems similar to the awkward, humorous spin-offs of school assignments that we often see…it appears someone genuinely believed it was a sound idea.
‘If this is the best you got for the trailer the show is doomed,’ someone else remarked gravely.
Following the promise that the local adaptation of The Office would maintain the same witty, dry humor as the original UK success, it follows suit.
In June of last year, they pledged that the series would also incorporate an authentic Australian essence.
Kylie Washington, who was the general manager and creative director of BBC Studios at the time, stated, ‘Everyone adores this show and has strong feelings about it. And then, surprisingly, you have the Australian version right here.’
As a lifestyle expert, I’d say, “I always aim to preserve the essence of what makes a show truly captivating when discussing its continued success. This was my focus during my recent conversation with Media Week.
We’re not discarding everything about it and starting from scratch; instead, we’re honoring the existing format.
It was speculated that prominent figures like Isla Fisher and Magda Szubanski might assume the role previously played by Gervais. However, Daily Mail Australia reported last year that Felicity Ward was poised to step into the character of the boss in the Australian adaptation, a claim they made exclusively.
The Office Australia is being produced by BBC Studios ANZ and Bunya Entertainment for Prime Video.
Initially released in 2001, the original BBC adaptation of The Office, co-created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, spanned across two seasons, featuring a total of 12 episodes.
2003 saw Merchant and Gervais reunite with the original cast, resulting in a highly praised and incredibly successful two-part holiday special that aired around Christmastime.
A popular U.S. version of the show starring Steve Carrell ran 9 seasons, after debuting in 2005.
Versions of the show have been produced in Sweden, France, Israel, Canada, Brazil and India.
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2024-09-18 06:33