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! ABC dropped the full-length trailer for the comedy's upcoming season on Monday, and it promises more of the fun we've come to expect from the heartwarming series.The Emmy-nominated comedy starring creator Quinta Brunson picks up right where it left off. Our favorite teachers are back at Abbott, welcoming their pupils and trying to keep their sanity as their shenanigans commence. Ava (Janelle James) is still trading quips with students while Brunson's Janine seems to take a step up from her pushover attitude last season. Gregory (Tyler James Williams) is focusing on embracing his new position as a full-time teacher and trying to lend his support when he can — even for Jacob (Chris Perfetti).Sheryl Lee Ralph's Barbara and Lisa Ann Walter's Melissa are as no-nonsense as always, even when dealing (or not dealing in Barbara's case) with their peers' messes. Even Abbott’s eccentric custodian, Mr.

is almost back on our screens, and ET is exclusively debuting the new teaser trailer for season 2 of ABC's hit new comedy series. After a highly acclaimed debut season, our favorite group of dedicated and passionate teachers is heading back to school for a new year and things get as chaotically adorable as we've come to expect.In the new teaser, the teachers prepare for the upcoming school year with what creator Quinta Brunson's Janine calls the «calm before the storm,» aka development week. Sheryl Lee Ralph's Barbara, Lisa Ann Walter's Melissa, Chris Perfetti's Jacob, Janelle James' Ava and Tyler James Williams' newly full-time Gregory are all in attendance as they ready the school — and themselves — for the kids' return.Even Abbott’s eccentric custodian, Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis), who was promoted to series regular before production on season 2 began, gets into the new swing of things in the footage.Of course, pandemonium returns when the kids make their appearance. Watch the teaser above.Last month, the cast was joined at San Diego Comic-Con by executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker in a live virtual panel, where they first revealed the premiere date and that the upcoming season scored a rare full-season, 22-episode order. And while the cast remained tight-lipped on what other surprises are in store for season 2, especially when it comes to possible famous cameos, Brunson did offer one tease, «You're going to see a cameo in the first episode.» «I'm not gonna tell you who it is but it's a really good one,» she added, with Schumacker noting that they were only allowed the mysterious guest for «literally one day.»  «It's someone we didn't think we'd be able to get,» Brunson teased.

 is back! Well, not just yet. On Wednesday, ABC officially announced its hit new comedy series is returning for season two on Sept. 21, now airing on Wednesday nights. The announcement was dropped with a new promotional teaser for the season featuring our favorite group of dedicated and passionate teachers strutting their way back into their sacred ground with «Motownphilly» by Boyz II Men as their backing track.Sheryl Lee Ralph's Baraba tosses a shiny red apple as Lisa Ann Walter's Melissa takes an impressive bite out of a hoagie, Chris Perfetti's Jacob almost fumbles a briefcase catch, Janelle James' Ava spins the keys to the kingdom and Tyler James Williams’ newly full-time Gregory sharpens a pencil.But when Ava struggles to actually unlock the school doors, we're all reminded that school's out for summer for a bit longer.

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When Tyler James Williams tells you he’s been acting for 25 of his 29 years he’s not exaggerating. Williams first came to prominence as the Chris in “Everybody Hates Chris.” In the years since he’s appeared in regular roles on “The Walking Dead,” “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders” and “Whiskey Caviler,” among others.

Due to a short-sighted concern over COVID numbers in Los Angeles, the 2022 TCA Awards did not happen in person, as originally planned. Instead, the winners were announced, once again, vritually.

It's been a non-stop adventure since  debuted on ABC, and the party is just beginning! Production for season 2 began on Monday, and Quinta Brunson shared that fans will be getting even more when season 2 premieres on Sept. 21. The star and creator was joined at San Diego Comic-Con by co-stars Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, William Stanford Davis and Sheryl Lee Ralph, as well as executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker in a live virtual panel. On the first day of the 2022 convention, Brunson revealed the upcoming season also features more episodes than the first, although she admitted that they probably weren't supposed to announce that bit of news yet.ABC announced that the smash series had officially been renewed for a second season in March, ahead of the show's midseason premiere.

Days after ABC’s  earned seven Emmy nominations, the network and creator Quinta Brunson have both been hit with a lawsuit for copyright infringement. On Tuesday, performer Christine Davis filed a suit against Brunson and ABC that claims the hit comedy is a «knock-off» of her show called Davis claims she wrote her script in 2018 and that her show was registered with the copyright office in early 2020, a year before 's 2021 debut.

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Emmy nomination voting may end today, but Emmy season is still going strong. The nominations will be announced on June 12th and the winners of the influential TCA Awards will be revealed on August 6th.

With Emmy nomination voting beginning today, the Television Critics Association revealed the nominees for the 2022 TCA Awards. In something of a surprise, Quinta Brunson’s “Abbott Elementary” leads all programs with five nominations.

Sheryl Lee Ralph has been a staple of Black Hollywood since her breakthrough role as Deena Jones in the Broadway musical The 65-year-old actress scored a Tony nomination for the musical and captured the hearts of millions, which became the norm with her every role over the last five decades.So it's no surprise that her portrayal as the velvety-voiced, no-nonsense, God-fearing Barbara Howard on ABC's mega-hit TV show, , has become a viral sensation. And while there have been a lot of memorable roles throughout Ralph's nearly 50-year career, it all started with .«You know, just like doing  when I was doing , I knew we were doing something very special. I knew in my heart,» she told ET about playing the musical's first-ever Deena and becoming an icon of musical theater.

If you don’t recognize the name Sheryl Lee Ralph, we’re afraid that you’ve got some work to do. Currently part of the acclaimed ensemble for the ABC comedy “Abbott Elementary,” Ralph is simply a living legend.

promises good things are coming for everyone waiting on season 2! ET spoke with the series' stars on the red carpet for the FYC event, where they shared details on the upcoming season and their ideas for future guest stars. Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, the half-hour mockumentary-style series follows a group of dedicated and passionate teachers -- and a slightly tone-deaf principal — at a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though the educators may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don't particularly care for the school district's less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.ABC announced that its new hit series had officially been renewed for a second season in March, ahead of the show's midseason premiere. Brunson played coy when it came to sharing too many details on the next installment, but she revealed that viewers would be getting more glimpses into the home lives of their beloved characters. «We'll be going a little bit outside of the school more,» she said, explaining that the series will begin exploring the characters' homes.

Millions of people have seen Chris Perfetti’s work. Over the past decade, he’s starred in the lauded mini-series “The Night Of,” “Looking,” “In the Dark” and was a series regular on “Crossbones.” But, for the most part, Perfetti has lived in relative anonymity.

Quinta Brunson took to Twitter Wednesday to put any notion that she would cover the topic to rest, and instead urged people to contact politicians.«Wild how many people have asked for a school shooting episode of the show I write. people are that deeply removed from demanding more from the politicians they've elected and are instead demanding 'entertainment.' I can't ask 'are yall ok' anymore because the answer is 'no,'» Brunson wrote. She continued, «please use that energy to ask your elected official to get on Beto time and nothing less.

Qunita Brunson took to Twitter Wednesday to put any notion that she would cover the topic to rest, and instead urged people to contact politicians.«wild how many people have asked for a school shooting episode of the show I write. people are that deeply removed from demanding more from the politicians they've elected and are instead demanding 'entertainment.' I can't ask 'are yall ok' anymore because the answer is 'no,'» Brunson wrote. She continued, «please use that energy to ask your elected official to get on Beto time and nothing less.

, the HBO series ended on a high note with the surprise return of original cast member and star Quinta Brunson. The season 3 finale opened with an action-packed sketch that saw her reuniting with her former co-stars -- and series creator Robin Thede breaks down how it all came together. “It was a really fun sketch for her to be a part of for a number of reasons,” Thede tells ET about getting Brunson to return for the finale, which saw her walking down a back alley in “Rain Fighter” as she’s forced to face off with Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis and Skye Townsend, who play various villainous hair styles. Of course, getting their former co-star back on the sketch series was no easy feat. “Quinta [had to] move mountains to be a part of the finale because she loves us and we love her,” Thede says, explaining that the actress was busy working on the ABC breakout sitcom, which first premiered in December 2021.

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Quinta Brunson is feeling the love for  and she's soaking it all up! The creator and star of the hit ABC series spoke with ET's Matt Cohen at the 15th annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Awards, where's she's not only an excited guest but an honoree. «First of all, I was excited because I just wanted to be invited,» she admitted, calling it a beautiful event. «So when I found out I was getting honored, the best part was, „oh, I get a free invite!“ So, I was excited about that. The actress said she was grateful to be in the presence of all the guests and fellow honorees Nia Long, Chanté Adams and Aunjanue Ellis.

bring more laughs!On Tuesday's return episode, Janine (Quinta Brunson) and the rest of the teachers at the school gear up for the annual open house, where they're supposed to meet with their students' parents and discuss how they're doing. In ET's exclusive sneak peek, the teachers prepare for the upcoming event in the break room, where they ruminate about how they're going to pass the time.

 will be back for another school year! On Monday, ABC announced that its hit new series has officially been renewed for a second season. The news was announced with a personal letter from the desk of Abbott Elementary's Principal Ava Coleman, played by Janelle James, letting fans know that the hired camera crew «thinks I'm a star.» «Despite my being a natural in front of the camera, these things don't come for free, and my staff is having trouble seeing all of my unleashed potential,» the letter continues.

Quinta Brunson has brought immense joy to viewers with her new ABC comedy, , and now she's getting a bit of that joy back. The creator and star of the hit series made an appearance on Tuesday's , where she was surprised with a virtual visit from the teacher who inspired her show's title, Ms. Abbott.Brunson explained to Kimmel that she tried to inject as much Philadelphia authenticity into the show as possible, but all viewers can relate to much of the experiences onscreen.

The new comedy series Abbott Elementary is becoming a big hit for ABC!

Abbott Elementary a mockumentary comedy in the vein of past workplace shows like . «I love the mockumentary genre. My favorite comedies have been mockumentaries — . I was so impressed with what they did.