Lessons Learned Help Shape Season 2 of ‘Abbott Elementary’

I think it’s very fitting that Quinta Brunson learned a few lessons while writing the series that takes place at school.

Branson is the creator of and stars in Abbott Elementary Schoolwhich recently won three Emmy Awards.

Branson, who kicked off Season 2 after the huge success of Season 1, says he learned to “do the exact same thing all over again” on set.

She explains: This year, I will be in a variety of situations where I will continue to shoot and write even after the show starts airing. So I think what we learned from last year was to trust what we did. we did a very good job. ”

Abbott Elementary School It is a mockumentary set in a fictional, predominantly black school in Philadelphia. Branson plays her sophomore teacher who is optimistic. The series stars Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, Tyler James Williams, and Chris Parfetti as teachers, and Janelle James as the principal.

Being on the air every week on TV has created challenges for Branson and her team, she says. “In this ever-changing but binge-worthy climate, this [show] not a person [are] You can start bingeing right away. So I want to make sure they come back with us every week we’re on the air.

To do this, Branson changed the narrative a bit this season — by giving viewers a peek into the private life of a teacher.

“I thought it would be great to go into their lives from time to time to flesh out the backstory of these characters a bit more and give the viewer something they didn’t have in the first season. It’s a great place to learn. I’m not technically going to live there, but I think it’s a really fun experience for audiences to find out more about where these people come from.”

But Branson wants to be clear that she’s made sure that this element of the series, as she puts it, “doesn’t overwhelm this workplace comedy.”

Williams says it’s not just the teachers and school staff that make the series fun and entertaining, explaining that the children on screen are a very important part of the story. , adds something to this show that you can’t get anywhere else.”

He says this is because he isn’t constantly worried about his career trajectory like other actors. They are just kids in the classroom.

William said: [And I answered]. ‘of course. ‘”

“They ask us all irrelevant questions [acting]’ says Walter. “They’re asking about the worksheet that’s the prop in front of them, or asking about something going on. Quinta gets to the next point. [she says], ‘I need to concentrate now,’ and it’s like, ‘Okay. ”

She laughs and adds: She had one kid in my class who was talking about anti-heroes at odds with interdimensional worlds. I asked, “How old are you?” he is 10 years old! yes. they are great ”

More seriously, as Branson and the creative team work to incorporate real-life issues into the series, she said: We can really bring in the humor, or anything inherently humorous that is dug up for the show, try to stay away from it.

She says the writers start with the reality of the situation facing the educational system. “We were like, ‘What do schools like Abbott deal with on a day-to-day basis?’ We will discuss the major issues of

Here’s what more Branson has learned about the series that he wants his audience to know. No warranty. So I’m excited about it, so definitely join me. If I was watching this show at home, I would be really excited just to see what happens.

“Abbott Elementary” airs Wednesday at 9/8c on ABC and can be streamed on Hulu the next day.