Fresh off its Emmy wins, Abbott Elementary adds Leslie Odom Jr. to its cast
Abbott Elementary will returns for its second season this September on ABC
ABC’s Abbott Elementary has been on a roll ever since it debuted in early 2022, and with its ratings almost tripling thanks to next-day viewing on DVRs and Hulu. Created by Quinta Brunson, the heartwarming sitcom quickly garnered critical acclaim and positive reactions. It recently won three Emmys: Outstanding Casting for Wendy O’Brien, Brunson for writing the pilot episode, and Sheryl Lee Ralph for the supporting actress category, making history as only the second Black woman to win.
The good news doesn’t stop there. At its 2022 Television Critics Association panel on September 14, ABC announced that Abbott has added Hamilton and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery star Leslie Odom Jr. to its cast for the upcoming second season. Euphoria’s Lauren Weedman and Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Keyla Monterroso Mejia are also aboard for what looks like a stacked season.