Taraji P. Henson shares new details about her “Abbott Elementary” role!
The sensational actress has stolen hearts with her phenomenal portrayal of a powerful female character. Following his award-winning performance on Fox’s “Empire,” the 52-year-old set his sights on the beloved ABC sitcom.
“Abbott Elementary” follows the story of a unique group of public school teachers at a Philadelphia institution. Besides being a fan of the series, the Washington native recently revealed her specific reasons for appearing on the show.
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In a heart-to-heart with Extra, the “What Men Want” star opened up about her return to TV while promoting her Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation. The creator of the mental health center admits that he got his role through relationships.
“I think I’m at this place in my career where I have friends now, and I’ll tell my friends, ‘Hey, call me if you need me.’ But that’s what happened,” explained the Golden Globe awardee.
Talking about her love for the sitcom, the TV personality continued: “I like to support, you know, And again, I’m a fan, like, why wouldn’t I? That’s a talented actor, incredibly talented. The writing is perfect.”
Although he adores the “Abbott Elementary” crew, the Oscar nominee is eager to guest star on the series because of his former profession. “I used to be a substitute teacher, so I have a very… deep love and respect for teachers and educators,” admitted the actress.
Henson will play the mother of Janine Teagues, the sitcom’s main character, portrayed by rising star Quinta Brunson. Discussing her role, the 52-year-old said: “I play Vernita, who is Janine’s mother, and she’s a mess.”
The “I Can Do Bad All by Myself” star declared that she had a “fantastic time” bringing her character to life and praised the crew for being great. “I hope they call me back,” the Washington beauty said.
Per The Blast, the Black Reel Award winner’s new role makes her the latest addition to a string of guest stars on the beloved show. Before her appearance on screen, actress Ayo Edibiri played the role of Ayesha, Janine’s sister.
The “Acrimony” star will appear in the show’s second season, showcasing her famous skills in the 21st episode titled “Mom.” The plot will follow Henson’s character who interrupts his daughter’s plans for a solo trip on Memorial Day.
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Vanetta’s unexpected appearance in her daughter’s life is a cry for help, the actor’s twist promises to leave fans begging for more. The much-anticipated episode, which premieres at 9pm on April 12, marks the mockumentary’s development of the beloved character’s backstory.
In a post announcing Henson’s role in “Abbott Elementary,” the showrunner shared a photo of the on-screen mother and daughter on Twitter. Below this image, excited fans and celebrities flooded the comments.
The list included Yvette Nicole Brown, who dropped a sweet message: “Yassssssss! They look like siblings, but YASSSSSSSS!!!” along with three red heart emojis. Thomas Sanders was at a loss for words to express his joy as he tweeted, “Omgggggfdkxixusjdjxhcj.”
On the other hand, some fans didn’t believe the news because it fell on April Fools’ Day. “I would believe it, but since it’s April fools day, I’m careful,” wrote one worried individual, while another echoed: “No. Announce it again in the morning so we know you’re not trying to trick us for April Fools.”
The Primetime Emmy Award-Winning Series Has Been Ordered For A Third Season.
Earlier this year, “Abbott Elementary” fans received good news as their beloved sitcom was renewed for a third season. The announcement was made after the mockumentary’s victory at the Golden Globes.
The series dominated the popular event with several nominations and wins for its cast members. Tyler James Williams took home the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical, Comedy or Drama.
Quinta Brunson received the Golden Globe award for Best Actress in a TV Series, while the sitcom won the trophy for Best Comedy Series. Given the show’s stellar track record, it makes sense that the cast of the ABC show booked “Abbott Elementary” for a third season.
Discussing the renewal, Justin Halpern stated that the comedy series deserves the praise. “Abbott Elementary is the gift that keeps on giving, and I look forward to many more great episodes of this brilliant, authentic and funny series,” said Warner Brothers Television Group CEO.
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