Abbott Elementary Creator Originally Envisioned Show Much Differently
Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson originally had a much different idea for how the show would look. Abbott Elementary is the breakout ABC sitcom about a group of teachers at an underfunded inner-city Philadelphia elementary school. The show has been met with praise from audiences and critics alike, so it is no surprise that Abbott Elementary season 2 is currently in development after the show was renewed in March 2022.
Along with creating the show, Brunson also stars as Janine Teagues, an optimistic second-grade teacher doing her best to make a difference in the school and her students' lives. The mockumentary comedy also stars Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie—a substitute who wants to be a principal, Janelle James as Ava Coleman—the inept but vibrant principal, Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti—a snarky second-grade teacher, and Chris Perfetti as Jacob Hill—an optimistic, nerdy history teacher. After its late 2021 premiere, Abbott Elementary has earned much acclaim, forming a passionate fanbase, largely due to the chemistry of the hilarious cast.
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In a recent IndieWireinterview, Brunson reveals that she originally imagined the show in a much different format, namely a cartoon. Abbott Elementary is inspired by her mom's experiences; she was a teacher in a similarly underfunded Philadelphia public school that Brunson grew up attending. Discussing her initial vision of the show, Brunson says,
«I remember having the initial thought for this series by spending time with my mother before her retirement; she was about a year and a year and a half from retiring. I was spending time with her at her school and the idea for the show popped into my head.
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