The Paper Interviews #2 with Chelsea Frei

Summary

Office Ladies – Episode: The Paper Interviews #2 with Chelsea Fry Release Date: August 15, 2025

In this engaging episode of Office Ladies, hosts Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey delve into an exclusive interview with Chelsea Fry, a new addition to The Paper series. This comprehensive summary captures the essence of their conversation, highlighting key discussions, insightful anecdotes, and memorable quotes, all while maintaining a natural flow for both longtime fans and newcomers.

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Introduction to the Episode

The episode begins with Jenna and Angela setting the stage for their special Friday edition, focusing on their recent interview with Chelsea Fry from The Paper.

Jenna Fischer (02:14):

"Hello, everyone. Welcome to another special Friday episode of Office Ladies. This week, we are sharing our interview with Chelsea Fry from The Paper."

Angela Kinsey (02:32):

"The Paper is coming out on September 4th on Peacock, and we found out they are planning to release the first four episodes."

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Interview with Chelsea Fry

Getting to Know Chelsea Fry

Chelsea introduces herself and her character, Mare Preeti, providing listeners with an understanding of her role in The Paper.

Chelsea Fry (04:32):

"I am Chelsea Fry, and my character name is Mare Preeti."

Chelse’s Character Insight (04:39):

"Mare is an army vet. She's born and raised in Ohio. She's very practical... When Ned shows up, I think this fire is reignited in her of hope and excitement and doing something maybe she cares about with her life."

Chelsea’s Background

The conversation shifts to Chelsea’s personal background, contrasting her real-life origins with her character’s.

Angela Kinsey (05:30):

"So you mentioned your character was born and raised in Ohio, but what about you?"

Chelsea Fry (05:36):

"I'm from Boston. I grew up in Andover, Massachusetts... Now I got my entire family to move out here. So we're all California people now."

Auditioning for The Paper

Jenna and Angela probe into Chelsea’s journey to landing her role, revealing the challenges and serendipity involved in her audition process.

Jenna Fischer (06:06):

"So how did you get your job on The Paper? Can you tell us about your audition process?"

Chelsea Fry (06:06):

"I was in New York shooting something... I was the lead of a show for two years that was just a strike casualty... then I was shooting a rom-com and did the audition for what turned out to be The Paper... I just put it on tape and totally improvised it with my friend Blake."

Jenna Fischer (07:11):

"So your audition sides were nothing that gave anything away about what you were doing, is that correct?"

Chelsea Fry (07:19):

"Yes. It literally said, like, untitled Greg Daniels. I didn't even know what they were about. I just improvised."

Chelsea shares a humorous anecdote about miscommunicating her character’s background during the chemistry read, emphasizing her genuine passion and commitment.

Chelsea Fry (09:00):

"I wrote Greg a letter saying that I just wanted the part so bad... I was so embarrassed. But, yeah, that was the... I still can't believe it."

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Adapting to the Mockumentary Style

Chelsea discusses the unique challenges of performing in a mockumentary format, particularly the interaction with the camera.

Chelsea Fry (13:44):

"I found that trying to find my exact relationship to the camera and what I want from it... It’s definitely taken a minute."

Jenna Fischer (15:24):

"It happens."

Chelsea humorously reflects on her early days adapting to looking into the camera, sharing relatable experiences for actors in similar formats.

Chelsea Fry (15:37):

"If I ever work again, the next thing I do, I'm gonna be like, looking at the camera. They're gonna be like, stop it."

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Maintaining Secrecy on Set

The hosts and Chelsea delve into the importance of maintaining secrecy during the taping of The Paper, drawing parallels to their own experiences on The Office.

Angela Kinsey (17:33):

"We also know that everyone has been sworn to secrecy during this whole taping. What was it like when your family found out you booked this job? And what has it been like for you at holidays when they want to know stuff and you cannot tell them?"

Chelsea Fry (17:53):

"My agents called me and told me not to tell anybody. I was crying because I had to keep it a secret even from my mother, who eventually found out and told others."

Chelsea shares the tension of keeping her role under wraps, highlighting the challenges actors face in maintaining confidentiality.

Chelsea Fry (19:31):

"While they were writing it, they would get lunch every day at this Mediterranean restaurant, Tsum Tsum... It became the alias for the set, and now we have water bottles with Tsum Tsum on them."

This segment reveals the behind-the-scenes rituals and stories that contribute to the show's unique atmosphere.

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Reflections and Closing Thoughts

As the interview wraps up, Chelsea expresses her gratitude and excitement about being part of The Paper, while Jenna and Angela reflect on the experience of hosting the interview.

Chelsea Fry (20:51):

"I'd love to share more about my character arc once the show comes out. This is a dream. Thank you so much."

Angela Kinsey (21:02):

"We hope that once the show comes out, we'd love to have you in our studio and you can talk to us more."

Jenna Fischer (22:12):

"We love Chelsea's story about her audition and how she really committed to a Boston accent at first."

The hosts express their admiration for Chelsea's dedication and enthusiasm for future collaborations, leaving listeners eager for The Paper’s premiere.

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Conclusion

This episode of Office Ladies offers a heartfelt and insightful conversation with Chelsea Fry, providing fans with a deeper understanding of her character Mare Preeti and the intricate process of joining the Office universe. Through candid discussions about auditions, adapting to the mockumentary style, and maintaining secrecy on set, Chelsea offers a relatable and inspiring narrative that resonates with both aspiring actors and dedicated fans alike.

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Note: Advertisements, promotional segments, and non-content sections from the original podcast have been omitted to focus solely on the interview and its key elements.

Transcript

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[Jenna Fischer]

Macy's biggest home sale of the season. Shop now@macy's.com or in store. Hello, everyone. Welcome to another special Friday episode of Office Ladies. This week, we are sharing our interview with Chelsea Fry from the paper.

[Angela Kinsey]

The paper is coming out on September 4th on Peacock, and we found out they are planning to release the first four episodes.

[Jenna Fischer]

That's right. We got our links to view them before they air.

[Angela Kinsey]

Yes, they sent us the first four episodes. I am so excited. This is one of the benefits of being part of the Office universe. We get to see these shows early, and, lady, I am here for it.

[Jenna Fischer]

I know we get to see them, but we do have to wait to do our breakdown until after the show has premiered, because no spoilers.

[Angela Kinsey]

Yeah. So until then, we have to keep everything to ourselves. Oh, by the way, Ange, did you know that there is a rumor that we have cameos on the paper?

[Jenna Fischer]

Seriously?

[Angela Kinsey]

Yes. Yes.

[Jenna Fischer]

Like, what kind of rumor?

[Angela Kinsey]

Okay, well, some website quoted you talking about how we went to the set, and for some reason, that got turned into us having cameos on the show. But you were just talking about how we got to visit.

[Jenna Fischer]

Okay, I didn't muck it up. Right. I said visited.

[Angela Kinsey]

No, no, no, no, you did not, lady. This is one of those examples of how things get twisted. The game of telephone. We should say, I guess, set the record straight. Angela and I do not appear in the paper.

[Jenna Fischer]

Nope.

[Angela Kinsey]

There is a familiar face on the paper. That news is out. Oscar Nunez is reprising his role of Oscar Martinez.

[Jenna Fischer]

That's right. But Jenna and I are not on the paper.

[Angela Kinsey]

Correct.

[Jenna Fischer]

Are in the paper. We're not on it or in it.

[Angela Kinsey]

We are not. We just visited it.

[Jenna Fischer]

That's it.

[Angela Kinsey]

Well, I'm glad we cleared that up. And now we really hope that you enjoy this interview with Chelsea Fry. You. You might know her from the series the Cleaning lady or Animal Control. She is an absolute sweetheart.

[Jenna Fischer]

Chelsea shares about how she got her job on the paper and the secret code name everyone had to use to keep the show under wraps on the universal lot.

[Angela Kinsey]

We hope you enjoy. All right, will you please tell us your name and tell us your character name?

[Chelsea Fry]

I am Chelsea Fry, and my character name is Mare Preeti.

[Angela Kinsey]

And tell us a little about your character.

[Chelsea Fry]

Mare is. Well, she's an army vet. She's born and raised in Ohio. She's very practical. I think she got really used to her dreams, kind of like not working out. I think she worked here for a while and saw how it was run and didn't really think anything would change. And then when Ned shows up, I think kind of this fire is reignited. In her of hope and excitement and doing something maybe she cares about with her life. I think she used to just go to work as the job, and now it's kind of something more exciting, which is nice. So catching her at an interesting moment in her life.

[Angela Kinsey]

So you mentioned your character was born and raised in Ohio, but what about you?

[Chelsea Fry]

I'm from Boston. I grew up in Andover, Massachusetts, Small town right outside of Boston. And then I moved to New York for college. So I was there when I was 18. I lived there for six years, and then I moved out here, but now I got my entire family to move out here. So we're all California people now. Yeah.

[Jenna Fischer]

All right. So we always ask everyone, how did you get your job in the office? So how did you get your job on the paper? Can you tell us about your audition process?

[Chelsea Fry]

Oh, my God. It's crazy. I'm sure, as you know, the stories always are, but I was in New York shooting something, and I had a really rough year during the strike. I was the lead of a show for two years that was just a strike casualty, and they were just. Just like, we're throwing it in the trash. And I was like, I just really did never saw. It was kind of like my dream job that I was just like, well, that's now in the trash, and nobody's ever gonna see it. And I was in a dark, dark hole, as I'm. You know, we all kind of were during that time. But anyway, I was luckily shooting a really sweet rom com in New York, playing just a fun little side character, and I did the audition. You didn't know anything about the part, and so it was kind of just dummy sides. So I was like, whatever. I'm just gonna have fun with it. I'm never gonna hear about this again. It was kind of like the rumor going around that it was the office reboot.

[Jenna Fischer]

But I have one thing to say. So your audition sides were nothing that gave anything away about what you were doing, Is that correct?

[Chelsea Fry]

Yes. It literally said, like, untitled Greg Daniels. And then the sides, I didn't even know what they were about. Not about a newspaper. I didn't know what the. Who the character was literally nothing. And so, yeah, I just kind of put it on tape and totally improvised it with my friend Blake. And he was so sweet and did it with me a bunch. And I was like, great. Again, I'm never going to hear, like, I'm just never gonna actually be up for this job. And so then I got a call that they wanted to see me But I was in New York, and they were like, you can go to 30 Rock, which was. I was like, okay. Like, I interned there when I was in.

[Jenna Fischer]

I interned there. You did? Yes. I interned on Conan o'. Brien.

[Chelsea Fry]

I interned at Late Night with Seth Meyers and then snl.

[Jenna Fischer]

I worked on the weekends on snl.

[Chelsea Fry]

Are you kidding me? So it's, like, so surreal. Like, I, like, walked back in and, you know, met Michael Komen, who was there. And we went in, and it was like, I'm so grateful that I thought I would never get the job, because I think I just had so much fun, because I was like, I just. I'm never again. Like, it just. Like, even to this day, I'm like, I'm never gonna get this job. Like, I'm doing the job that I'm never actually gonna get. And I went in, and they kept me for, like, two hours. And we just. They asked about me and about where I'm from, and we're kind of, like, incorporating that into the character. And it was just one of the most surreal days of my life. Like, everybody else was on Zoom besides Michael, but he was kind of looking at me, like, giving me, like, a little thumbs up. And. Yeah. Then I got a call later that day that I was gonna chemistry read. And this is where it's funny. I thought this show was set in Boston, kind of, like, based on just how we were talking. And so I started making her really Bostony. When I came back in for the chemistry, and they were like, what are you doing? I was like, I thought she was supposed to have an accent. I was just kind of going crazy. And I then wrote Greg a letter saying that I just wanted the part so bad. And because it was dummy sides, I thought her name was Paula. I thought she was from Boston. I wrote this heartfelt letter of why nobody else can play Paula from Boston. And it was like, I just really put it all out there. Cause I was like, when else am I gonna get the chance to write something to Greg Daniels that he might actually read? Whatever. And then I got the part, and her name's not Paula. She's not from Boston. I was so embarrassed. I was like, oh, my God. And I made it seem like there's nobody else who can do this. It was terrible. But, yeah, that was the. And then I got the call, and it was the craziest thing ever. I still can't believe it. I'm like, yeah.

[Angela Kinsey]

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[Jenna Fischer]

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[Angela Kinsey]

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[Jenna Fischer]

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[Angela Kinsey]

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[Jenna Fischer]

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[Angela Kinsey]

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[Jenna Fischer]

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[Angela Kinsey]

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So on the show, it's the same documentary crew that followed the folks at Dunder Mifflin, and now they're following you all here at the paper. What has it been like for you to acknowledge the camera or look right at the camera? Was that a weird adjustment?

[Chelsea Fry]

Yeah, it is. I think it's also. I mean, I cannot tell you how many times I've rewatched the Office. It's like the thing that I, you know, it's as everyone in the world. It was like my comfort show, my everything show. The show that when I'm working and away from home, it like, reminds me of home and makes me feel feel better. So I know everything. It was like one of the. He'd be like, you know, the episode, and I would pretend I'd be like, right, yeah. No, the Dinner party episode. I think I've seen that one. I'm like, I've seen it a hundred times. So anyway, I was so nervous about making it seem like I was kind of putting on something, like trying to do something that you guys had done. So the thing that I found was trying to find my exact relationship to it and what. Whatever. What I want from what I want whenever I'm looking at the camera and what also I want the camera not to know. But it's definitely taken a minute. I feel like I actually don't know, but I feel like somebody was like, she needs to stop looking at the camera as much. Because during a couple episodes, they were like, you don't need to look at the camera for that one. I was like, okay, I'm doing it too much. But, yeah, it's been a fun. It's so fun. I'VE never done a show like that where you get to interact with it. I'm, like, scared for, like, the next thing. If I ever, you know, work again, the next thing I do, I'm gonna, like, be, like, looking at the camera. They're gonna be like, stop it.

[Jenna Fischer]

It happens.

[Chelsea Fry]

Yeah.

[Jenna Fischer]

I mean, I. Yeah, I think the job I had after the Office was a Netflix show. And I looked right down the barrel of the camera one time, and they're like, hey, Angela, can you not look down the camera?

[Chelsea Fry]

Okay, that makes me feel better.

[Jenna Fischer]

Wow.

[Chelsea Fry]

I have so many. I want to ask you guys questions.

[Jenna Fischer]

You can ask questions.

[Chelsea Fry]

How is it being back here? How do you guys feel?

[Angela Kinsey]

Well, it's really exciting to see some of our crew members that cross over. That's been actually really emotional. I mean, I wish all the time that I could wake up and just, like, go back to one day in the past and be on the set again and just with all the people, including our crew, and make an episode. So it's been a little bit. I feel sentimental seeing people.

[Jenna Fischer]

Well, we walked up, and the first person we saw was Sergio from Big Time Catering. I mean, Sergio fed us for nine years. He got us both through pregnancy cravings. And the cast and the crew, we're still like a family. I think of us as a family, and we still support each other and show up for each other. And so I hope that for you, because it's really special.

[Chelsea Fry]

Yeah, that has been. One of the nicest things, is hearing how many people came back from doing it, and they were like. It was. I mean, they talk about it all the time. They're like, well. Cause it's also true, like, now, you know, knock on wood. You get a show that goes on longer than a couple seasons, but it's so rare. And to hear about, like, you know, them seeing their children grow up and seeing you, like, all of you just go through marriages, and it's just. It's crazy. It's so special, and it's so fun to hear about with. Yeah, every. I mean, I'm just, like, thinking of every single person on the crew, but it really feels like what you guys created has just truly carried on and made something so special. And you can feel it. I feel so lucky to even just, like, be around it and hear the stories.

[Angela Kinsey]

Well, I know that you mentioned that your family is all out here with you now, and we also know that everyone has been sworn to secrecy during this whole taping. What was it like when your family found out you booked this job? And what has it been like for you at holidays when they want to know stuff and you cannot tell them?

[Jenna Fischer]

Like, what. What is the situation? Like, do you have, like, an aunt who's, like, pestering everyone and you're on, like, lockdown information?

[Chelsea Fry]

Well, first could probably get fired for saying this. Literally, like, my agents called me. When they told me, they were like, do not tell anybody. I was, like, crying. I was like, oh, my God. I was also, like, on the side. I was like, at a dinner, and you cannot tell. Do not tell your family. Don't tell your boyfriend, whatever. I was like, of course not. Literally, immediately called my mom. I was like, I got it, which is so bad. And then I told my mom. I was like, you cannot tell. I love my mother, the biggest mouth in the world, and she's so proud of me, which I love. But I was like, this one, you really can't tell. And then I started getting really nervous because I could tell that she'd told family members. I was like, if I lose my job because of this. So anyway, besides that, it is hard not telling people. I mean, we have this fake name, Tsum Tsum, that has become. We kind of all just call it Tsum Tsum. I feel like I'm going to continue to call it Tsum Tsum for forever. But, yeah, it's fun to keep it a secret. Alan Havey, who's on the show, who's amazing, he's had really good advice because he did the last season of Mad Men, and he was like, he couldn't tell anybody up until it came out. And he's like, I'm telling you, in a day and age where now we post every single thing as it happens on Instagram, he's like, there's something so cool about nobody knowing. And then the show just dropping and everybody being like, oh, my God. And he was saying. He's like, you get that chance for the first time, probably to do something like that.

[Jenna Fischer]

That is definitely so cool. So when Jenna and I arrived today, our directions were to Tsum Tsum. Am I saying it right? Tsum Tsum. So even here on the Universal lot while you're filming, nowhere does it say the paper. Yeah, that's pretty wild, right? I mean, this is a big lot. And you're Tsum Tsum, and we're Tsum Tsum. Yeah, the lady at the parking structure. I was like, yeah, I'm going to Tsum Tsum. She was like, you're in parking 2160. I don't know what you're like, she was not having it.

[Chelsea Fry]

Do you know the story of it?

[Jenna Fischer]

No. What is the story of Tsum Tsum?

[Chelsea Fry]

Wait, is Juliana here? No, Juliana, Greg's assistant. So while they were writing it, obviously they would get lunch every day, and there's this really amazing, I think, Mediterranean restaurant, Tsum Tsum. And I guess Juliana, his assistant, always wanted Tsum Tsum. And she'd be like. He'd be like, okay, what do we want for lunch today? She'd be like, tsum Tsum. And it became a thing. And so one day, they just asked Greg. They were like, oh, what do you want the alias or whatever to be? And he was like, I didn't think about it being the name of. He was like, just call it Tsum Tsum. Like, whatever. And now it's like, literally every time, like, we're pulling it everywhere. We have, like, water bottles with Tsum Tsum on them now. Yeah. I wonder if the restaurant knows. I don't think so, but they will. They will one day, I think.

[Angela Kinsey]

Oh, well, this was so great. Thank you for sitting down with us. And we hope that, like, once the show comes out, we'd love to have you in our studio and you can talk to us more. You can tell us more when you tell us more specific storylines.

[Jenna Fischer]

Exactly. Yeah. You can tell us, like, you know, the whole arc of your character.

[Chelsea Fry]

We'd love to share about it. Thank you guys so much. This is a dream. Thank you so much.

[Jenna Fischer]

She's just so fun to be around.

[Angela Kinsey]

Yeah. Yeah. She was one of the first interviews that we did, actually, and she really put me at ease, which I appreciated.

[Jenna Fischer]

Yeah.

[Angela Kinsey]

I think she was nervous to talk to us. Cause we were her first interview, but.

[Jenna Fischer]

We were nervous to talk to her.

[Angela Kinsey]

Yes. You know, when Chelsea talked about keeping stuff secret from her family, I remember what that was like, because we did that on the Office. I mean, we very famously kept Steve's return in the finale a secret. But I remember my family completely hounding me about what was gonna happen between season two and season three after Jim kissed Pam on Casino Night.

[Jenna Fischer]

Oh, yeah.

[Angela Kinsey]

Yeah. They wanted to know, like, would I still be with Roy? Did I get with Jim? I didn't say anything.

[Jenna Fischer]

Of course not. Well, you know, I love Chelsea's story about her audition and how she really committed to a Boston accent at first.

[Angela Kinsey]

I love that. That was great. Well, listen, thanks for listening. Next Friday, we are back with the super charming Sabrina impecciatore. Oh, Sabrina.

[Jenna Fischer]

I mean, Sabrina. I hung on your every word.

[Angela Kinsey]

I seriously can't wait for you to hear this one.

[Jenna Fischer]

All right, well see you next week.

[Angela Kinsey]

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From there, you'll have access to internships and hands on experiences with Fortune 500 companies. And with Year Up United's job placement services and personalized coaching and mentorship, you can put your knowledge, skills and most importantly, confidence into practice.

[Angela Kinsey]

Apply to Europe United today and take the first step toward achieving the career you want. Visit europe.org to learn more.

[Jenna Fischer]

What does a confident smile say to you?

[Angela Kinsey]

And maybe more importantly, what does it say about you?

[Jenna Fischer]

With Smile Generation? It says you're taking care of more than just your teeth because confidence doesn't.

[Angela Kinsey]

Start and stop at a bright spot. Smile. It's about your whole body wellness.

[Jenna Fischer]

Smile Generation reimagines oral health as the gateway to long term confidence. Why? Because oral health issues have been linked to heart disease, diabetes and even cognitive conditions. When you care for your smile, you're investing in your future and that confidence. It starts with feeling supported with Smile Generation trusted providers, you're not just another patient, you're a of part partner.

[Angela Kinsey]

They prioritize personal patient focused care that truly listens to you. Plus, with education and preventative care at the core, Smile Generation empowers you to understand the connection between your mouth and your overall health so you can stop issues before they start.

[Jenna Fischer]

Here's your chance to take the first step. Smile Generation is offering a $59 new patient special that's a comprehensive examination, cleaning and x rays a $290 value.

[Angela Kinsey]

New patients only offer not valid for Tricare or Medicare Advantage may be covered by insurance subject to plan restrictions.

[Jenna Fischer]

Book by December 31, 2025.

[Angela Kinsey]

Visit smilegeneration.com officeladies for full terms and to book now.