The beloved UK sitcom The Office is getting a local Australian version.
The show, which also spawned a highly successful American remake, will be coming to Amazon Prime Video.
Casting is underway for the series, with big names approached, The Herald Sun reported on Tuesday.
Incoming: The beloved UK sitcom The Office is getting a local Australian version. Pictured: Ricky Gervais in The Office
Among the actors being considered is comedian Magda Szubanski, 60, who previously worked her sitcom chops in the hit show Kath & Kim.
Wentworth’s Katrina Milosevic, 45, and Muriel’s Wedding actress Rachel Griffiths, 53, have also reportedly been approached.
While in the British version the bumbling boss, David Brent, is played by series creator Ricky Gervais, 60, in the Aussie series, the role will go to a woman.
Girl power: While in the British version the bumbling boss, David Brent, is played by series creator Ricky Gervais, in the Aussie series, the role will go to a woman. Among the actors being considered is comedian Magda Szubanski (pictured)
Well versed: Magda previously worked her sitcom chops in the hit show Kath & Kim. Pictured with the cast of Kath & Kim
The comedian and actor played David Brent in the BBC mockumentary for two seasons and later also reprised the role in stand-alone specials.
The Office aired from 2001 to 2002, and won numerous Baftas and Golden Globes.
In the American remake, also called The Office, Steve Carell, 59, played woeful boss Michael Scott for seven seasons.
Hit: The Office aired from 2001 to 2002, and won numerous Baftas and Golden Globes
Loved it: In the American remake, also called The Office, Steve Carell (pictured) played woeful boss Michael Scott. Running from 2005 to 2013, the U.S. version won five Emmys and had 42 nominations, including six for Carell
Running from 2005 to 2013, the U.S. version won five Emmys and had 42 nominations, including six for Steve Carell.
The Down Under iteration was originally touted as having Australian comedian Jim Jefferies, 45, attached, but it’s understood he is no longer involved.
Likewise, Aussie comedic actress Isla Fisher, 46, was reportedly approached, but has not signed on to the project.
Boss babes: Wentworth’s Katrina Milosevic and Muriel’s Wedding actress Rachel Griffiths (pictured) have also reportedly been approached for the Aussie version
