The Office is an Australian mockumentary sitcom television series based on the British series of the same name created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. The series stars Felicity Ward in the lead role, with the supporting ensemble cast including Edith Poor, Steen Raskopoulos, Shari Sebbens, Josh Thomson, Susan Ling Young, Raj Labade, Lucy Schmidt, Zoe Terakes, Claude Jabbour, Jason Perini, Christian Manon and Olga Tamara. It is the first female-led series in The Office franchise, and the 13th overall adaptation.