Prime Video sets release date for The Office Australia with Felicity Ward as first female boss

When The Office first graced our TV screens on BBC Two back in 2001, its creators could hardly have predicted the worldwide triumph it would become.

The original series was the brainchild of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, who not only created, wrote and directed the show but also saw Ricky take on the role of main character David Brent. It gave us a glimpse into the mundane yet hilarious daily lives of the employees at the Slough branch of the fictitious Wernham Hogg paper company.

The programme aired two series, each with six episodes, followed by a two-part Christmas special, and quickly rose to become one of the most successful British comedy series. Now, the smash-hit series is heading Down Under as the release date and a sneak peek of the Australian version has been unveiled.

Prime Video revealed on Monday that the Aussie adaptation will drop eight episodes on the streaming platform come October 18.

They also gave fans a first look at Felicity Ward, the franchise's first-ever female lead, who will be stepping into the shoes of boss Hannah Howard, managing director of Flinley Craddick's packaging company, reports the Mirror.

Upon receiving news from the head office about the impending closure of her office and the shift to remote working for all employees, Hannah switches into survival mode, leading her to make promises she might not be able to fulfil. The staff at Flinley Craddick are striving to meet the impossible targets set for them, all while dealing with Hannah's extravagant schemes, as reported by Deadline.

Felicity will be joined by a star-studded cast including Edith Poor, Steen Raskopoulos, Shari Sebbens, Josh Thomson, Jonny Brugh, Susan Ling Young and Raj Labade. Making up the cast are Lucy