Domhnall Gleeson Shoots Down Comparisons Between ‘The Paper’ and ‘The Workplace’ (Unique)

Domhnall Gleeson is saying not so quick to any comparisons between The Paper and The Workplace.

On the AMC Lincoln Sq., New York screening of Echo Valley, Gleeson, 42, spoke solely to PEOPLE about his position as Ned in The Paper, which is slated for launch in September on Peacock.

The Paper is a documentary-style comedy a few dying Midwestern newspaper’s reporters and its writer’s try and revive it. The mockumentary, created by Workplace showrunner Greg Daniels, is a by-product of the latter collection, which ran from 2005 to 2013 on NBC.

“I do not assume my characters like Michael Scott at alI,” the Harry Potter star mirrored when requested concerning the comparisons between Michael Scott, the hapless-but-lovable boss Steve Carell performed on The Workplace, to his character in The Paper. 

“I feel in case you’re making an attempt to compete with what Steve did or with what Ricky Gervais did, I feel it will be a large mistake,” Gleeson says, referring to Carell and Gervais, the star of the unique U.Ok. Workplace collection. “They’re geniuses who’re unbelievable in a great deal of other ways. We made a complete new character. And it is a complete new kind of arrange, however I hope individuals will discover a cause to like him as effectively, simply differently than they did the fellows earlier than.”

Gleeson, who comes from a protracted line of actors, additionally revealed to PEOPLE the recommendation he’s been given through the years. His father is fellow Harry Potter alum Brendan Gleeson and his youthful brother is Peaky Blinders actor Brian Gleeson.

“They’re superb individuals, but in addition my mom, who’s not within the trade, my two different brothers who usually are not concerned in performing, all of us help one another and provide recommendation if it is requested on a regular basis, however no, it is extra about help,” he explains. “I am fortunate to be part of a household that appears after one another. And, so yeah, no, by no means with out asking, however they’re good individuals to show to in a disaster too.”

Final month, Gleeson additionally revealed the advice he received from The Office star John Krasinski in regard to the spinoff. “He was great. I imply, his massive recommendation that he gave me was to do it,” the Irish actor mentioned solely to PEOPLE on the time. Krasinski, 45, portrayed Jim Halpert within the tv sitcom. 

Along with The Paper, Gleeson additionally stars in Echo Valley. The Apple TV+ present, which premieres on June 13, focuses on a struggling mom, Kate (Julianne Moore), who makes efforts to reconcile along with her troubled daughter Claire (Sydney Sweeney). Issues take a flip for the more severe when Claire arrives at Kate’s doorstep coated in blood.

“It was a really sophisticated character who has a really distinct impact on the individuals within the movie. He preys on susceptible individuals, and he is in search of each alternative. And so it was good to play anyone who’s only a manipulator after which discover the person behind that. So I actually loved it,” Gleeson explains to PEOPLE about his position of Jackie in Echo Valley.