Quinta Brunson Talks 'Emotional' Emmy Speech And Taking Risks In 'Abbott Elementary' Season 3
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Quinta Brunson accepts the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series award for “Abbott Elementary” onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo : Getty Images) Quinta Brunson at The 29th Critics' Choice Awards held at The Barker Hangar on January 14, 2024 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
Quinta Brunson is excited for season three of her hit ABC sitcom 'Abbott Elementary.'
During a interview on 'Good Morning America' on Monday, Brunson spoke about the third season and what fans can expect.
"Season 3 is so exciting to me," she began. "We have a shortened season because of the WGA and SAG strikes. We have 14 episodes and I really wanted to make sure every single one was packed with a punch, because we only have so much time with our audience."
She continued: "But it naturally forced the writers and cast to want to put on incredible performances for each episode. I think there's some major changes this season that was always gonna be there for the third season, but because this shortened episdoe count it was more important for me to give audience something excited to come back to... you'll see your familiar, favorite teachers."
Brunson, 34, told viewers "there will be some fun surprises."
The writer and actress also spoke about winning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
"I was emotional at winning of course," the Philadelphia native said. She revealed she celebrated her win with friends and family.
Her 'Outstanding Lead Actress' Emmy Award marked her second trophy after a previous win for writing the ABC sitcom in 2022. Emotionally moved, she accepted the honor from comedy icon Carol Burnett, following her friend Ayo Edebiri's Emmy win for FX's 'The Bear.'
"Abbott Elementary," which returns for season 3 on Wednesday (9 EST/PST), achieved rapid success since its late 2021 debut. The series captivated audiences with its warm tone and witty one-liners, depicting a dedicated group of teachers in an underfunded Philadelphia public school.
In the hour-long season premiere of "Abbott Elementary" Janine Teagues — played by Quinta Brunson — contemplates a new opportunity, while the eccentric principal Ava (Janelle James) adopts a serious new attitude after studying at Harvard. Simultaneously, the wise Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) assists Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) with a significant life decision, and the janitor, Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis), unveils a backstory reminiscent of 'The Godfather' plot.
