ABC’s hit sitcom “Abbott Elementary” is adding three new stars to its A-list lineup, and these characters look set to take on Philadelphia’s public school system.
After two seasons and several awards, the comedy series returns for a third installment with actress Kimia Behpoornia and actors Josh Segarra and Benjamin Norris. Fans can expect to see the trio regularly as they will play recurring roles in the new season.
All About the New Face of ‘Abbott Elementary’
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The latest installment of the ABC series is slated to make a splash next month, with two episodes premiering on February 7. Season 3 of “Abbott Elementary” will feature 14 episodes starting in the middle of the school year, with new characters joining the spotlight.
Segarra has been cast as Manny, Behpoornia will portray Emily, while Norris will show his skills as Simon. The trio’s characters are benevolent Philadelphia school district representatives whose goal is to bring a new perspective to their jobs as school ambassadors.
Embodying this role will be easy for these performers, given their incredible history. Segarra currently stars in the Apple TV+ comedy, “The Big Door Prize,” and previously had a hit in 2023 for starring in the hit “Scream 6” alongside Courteney Cox, Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera.
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Last summer, Segarra starred as “Lance” in the third season of the HBO Max comedy series “The Other Two” and as “Brooks Rizzo” in the second season of the Starz wrestling drama series “Heels.” In 2022, she joined the Marvel universe as part of the Disney+ series “She-Hulk.”
Meanwhile, Behpoornia boasts accomplishments as an actor, writer and improviser who is a series regular on NBC’s “Abby’s.” he has starred as a recurring character or guest on Max’s “Hacks,” Hulu’s “Reboot” and Netflix’s “Atypical,” among other roles.
Behpoornia has also been featured in “The Unicorn Store,” directed by Brie Larson, and “Pop Rox,” which was a finalist for short and best actress in the 2017 NBC Diversity Shorts Program.
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Lastly, Norris has been causing a stir with his recent performance in Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher’s Netflix series “Never Have I Ever.” She also appeared in the 2023 revival of “iCarly” and starred in NBC’s “Superstore.” He is represented by UTA and Authentic per Deadline.
Quinta Brunson Claims She Predicted Success of ‘Abbott Elementary’
ABC’s beloved series “Abbott Elementary” was created, executive produced, and co-written by its lead actress, Quinta Brunson. She starred in the show alongside other A-list performers such as Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams and Janelle James, among others.
Since the series debuted in 2021, it has garnered over seven million viewers and received seven Emmy nominations in its first season. Although he couldn’t have predicted this significant success, Brunson claims he knew the show would be a hit with fans.
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During an interview in 2022, the 34-year-old said he was “very prepared” when it came to “Abbott Elementary” compared to his concerns with different projects. Recalling his past emotions, he said:
“I’ve been a pilot where I was like, ‘Oh my God. If this happens, I don’t know what I will do. I will hate my life. I don’t want to move to Vancouver.’ This show is not that special. It would be my nightmare if the pilot left.”
“Whereas with Abbott, it’s like, ‘If this doesn’t happen, I don’t know what to give to the world because this is the best I can do.’ I can see us winning awards. I can see us becoming very popular,” Brunson claimed.
When asked to explain how she intends to deal with the pressure of “highlighting the institutional problems of the American education system” as a black woman in Hollywood, the 34-year-old said:
“On the one hand, I am very happy to represent something very positive to the public. It makes me feel humble and grateful. I try not to live in it too much because I think it’s a trap. I think perfection is a trap, and I think branding is a trap.”
Brunson further explained that he is aware that people’s perspectives cannot be controlled and insisted that he will not try to control them. “I really just want to make a good TV show,” he said.
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