The Office fans have spotted a legendary character from the popular sitcom in a first look at the new spin-off series The Paper – and they are absolutely thrilled.

The much-loved mockumentary aired on NBC between 2009 and 2013.

Despite wrapping up 12 years ago, the show – which boasts nine seasons – is still streamed on various platforms for fans to enjoy.

The Paper is set to air on Peacock this September and a sneak peek at what to expect has sent fans wild.  

In the programme’s new promo poster, Domhnall Gleeson and Sabrina Impacciatore can be seen in an office.   

But many rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share one star that they spotted in the background – Oscar Nuñez as Oscar Martinez.

The Office fans spot legendary character in first look at new spin-off series – and are absolutely thrilled

Despite wrapping up 12 years ago, The Office – which boasts nine seasons – is still streamed on various platforms for fans to enjoy… and now The Paper will be available to watch

Many fans pointed out that they noticed Oscar Nuñez as Oscar Martinez (pictured in white shirt) in the new promo

One asked: ‘Is that Oscar??’

‘I see Oscar in the back, but I’m curious if they’ll bring back Jim or Dwight for this spinoff.’

‘OMG OSCAR.’

‘I see Oscar.’

Oscar played his alter-ego between 2005 and 2013 on The Office. 

He’s also starred in various other TV shows and films.

Some include The Italian Job, Baywatch, Disenchanted, Malcolm in the Middle, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, NCIS: Los Angeles and The Goldbergs.

Others were quick to share their excitement over the news. 

Many rushed to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their excitement over seeing Oscar AND the fact the show is coming soon

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One said: ‘Oh, this is exciting.’

‘That’s amazing.’

‘We will be watching!’

The Paper was created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman.

The show will star Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Melvin Gregg, Chelsea Frei, Ramona Young, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Alex Edelman, Tim Key and Eric Rahill.

They will be joined by Duane Shepard Sr., Allan Havey, Nate Jackson, Mo Welch, Nancy Lenehan, Molly Ephraim and Tracy Letts. 

Due to premiere in September, The Paper will follow the hilarious trials and turmoil of an office in a different kind of paper business.

Instead of selling paper like the Dunder Mifflin crew in The Office, The Paper centers around a newspaper’s staff.

The much-loved mockumentary aired on NBC between 2009 and 2013

‘The crew is in search of a new subject when they discover a historic Toledo newspaper, The Truth Teller, and the eager publisher that is trying to revive it,’ Peacock said.

The American version of The Office was based on the classic UK series of the same name created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.

The Office aired on BBC Two between 2001 and 2002, and moved to BBC1 in 2003.

There were a total of 14 episodes across two series.