Abbott Elementary Cast: Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams & Janelle James | Televerse 26

The Abbott Elementary cast brought plenty to talk about at Televerse 26! NaVell J.

Lee catches up with Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams and Janelle James for three very different conversations about the Emmy-nominated ABC comedy. Quinta Brunson reveals why getting Marcello Hernández onto Abbott Elementary is easier said than done—and confirms that the Saturday Night Live star has been pressing her to make it happen.

The campaign is officially underway! Tyler James Williams explains how the cast approaches Abbott's signature fourth-wall breaking, including why thinking of the camera operators as characters changed the way he approached Gregory's looks into the camera.

He also reflects on Everybody Hates Chris becoming an animated series and his time on The Walking Dead . Janelle James brings the Ava Coleman energy from the moment the cameras start rolling—including making sure we had the proper lighting!

She talks about Ava and O'Shon, her comedy influences, Abbott's continued Emmy recognition and, naturally, the Philadelphia Eagles. Plus: Eagles pride, spontaneous red-carpet moments and plenty of Abbott Elementary fun.

Featured interviews: • Quinta Brunson • Tyler James Williams • Janelle James