Abbott Elementary & The Office Have One Key Difference, Says Creator
Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson explains the key difference between the show and the popular American sitcom The Office. ABC's hit mockumentary-style series premiered in December 2021 and follows a group of teachers at a Philadelphia public school. Brunson stars as Janine Teagues, an eager and passionate second-grade teacher who leads her fellow teachers in their fight to give their students the best possible education. Abbott Elementary stars Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Abbott Elementary was met with critical acclaim upon its release, becoming a breakout hit of the season. The series received praise for its ability to balance humor and class issues and for the cast's performances. Abbott Elementary reveals real problems with the public school systems while focusing on the devoted teachers who work there. In April, ABC renewed the series for Abbott Elementary season 2.
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Quinta Brunson recently did a Variety: Actors on Actors feature with Severance's Adam Scott to discuss her show Abbott Elementary. Because of Abbott Elementary's mockumentary style and popularity, many viewers have compared it to The Office, but Brunson argued that there is a critical difference between the two shows. As Brunson put it, the characters in Abbott Elementary are very welcoming to their audience,while The Office's characters are not. Because of this, Brunson considers Abbott Elementary more similar to Parks and Recreation. Check out Brunson's full explanation of the difference below:
«Weirdly, you know, Abbott gets compared to The Office a lot, but I would say it’s a little bit closer to Parks
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