Abbott Elementary season 4, series creator and star Quinta Brunson revealed this past summer at San Diego Comic-Con that the show's fourth installment would include an unexpected crossover with the potential to change television.
In posts by Always Sunny star and co-creator Rob McElhenney, he confirmed that their two shows would collide in a crossover episode. The posts, included below, show McElhenney with Brunson, in addition to Abbott cast Tyler James Williams, who plays Gregory, and William Stanford Davis, who portrays Mr. Johnson. Always Sunny actors Danny DeVito and Charlie Day are also present in the photos, which feature the Abbott Elementary school in the background.
What The Abbott Elementary & Always Sunny Crossover Means
It's A Clash Of Tones
It's worth noting that the crossover is made a little more seamless because ABC, which airs Abbott, and FXX, which airs It's Always Sunny, are both owned by Disney. It also helps that both series take place in Philadelphia. Although specific story details about the crossover and how it will happen are so far under wraps, Brunson and McElhenney have teased a collaboration on social media.
Abbott Elementary season 4 premieres on ABC on October 9 at 9:30 PM ET, while It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17 does not have a release date.
The most striking thing about the crossover is arguably the contrasting tone between the two shows. Even though Abbott debuted with a more realistically cynical viewpoint about teaching, it has mellowed with each new season and is a generally more optimistic series. This is a contrast to the FXX series, which has also changed but is known for the occasional controversial Always Sunny episode.
Our Take On The Abbott & It's Always Sunny Crossover
It Could Be Great
Abbott Elementary season 3 went a little too far with the celebrity cameos, not even bothering with credible reasons why Bradley Cooper might just pop in at an underfunded and neglected public school. A one-scene cameo by Kevin Hart proves to be similarly flimsy. But if handled well, and if kept true to the characters and the situation, a visit from the It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia gang could add a burst of energy to Abbott Elementary and lead to some clever scene pairings.
Source: Rob McElhenney
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Abbott Elementary
9/10- Release Date
- December 7, 2021
- Network
- ABC
- Showrunner
- Quinta Brunson
Cast
Quinta BrunsonJanine Teagues
Tyler James WilliamsGregory Eddie
WHERE TO WATCH
StreamingBUYAbbott Elementary is a mockumentary comedy series centered around a group of dedicated teachers at a struggling public school in Philadelphia. The show highlights their efforts to overcome bureaucratic challenges and underfunding, while showcasing their commitment to making a positive impact on their students' lives.
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It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
10/10- Release Date
- August 4, 2005
- Network
- FX
- Showrunner
- Rob McElhenney
Cast
Charlie Day
Rob McElhenney
WHERE TO WATCH
StreamingBUYIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a Sitcom and Black Comedy created by Rob McElhenney. It stars Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, Kaitlin Olson, Glenn Howerton, and Danny DeVito. The series follows a group of friends that own and frequent the Irish bar, Paddy's Pub, and get into all sorts of troubling adventures.
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