Quinta Brunson, creator and star of Abbott Elementary, has left Warner Bros. and signed a multi-year deal with Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television.
Quinta Brunson Deal
Under the new deal, Brunson as well as her company Fifth Chance Productions, will create work under Disney Entertainment Television’s umbrella, which includes the award-winning Abbott Elementary. In a statement on the transition, Brunson said:
“I am so grateful to work alongside Disney, Warner Bros. Television, and 20th Television on Abbott Elementary. Building this show together has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career, and I am incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished through this partnership. As we continue to grow and evolve the series, I’m thrilled to officially establish Fifth Chance under the Disney and 20th Television banner. This partnership represents an exciting next chapter for me as a creator, producer, and storyteller, and I look forward to developing new projects with the incredible teams at Disney and 20th Television. I’m deeply thankful to Dana Walden, Debra OConnell, Craig Erwich, Karey Burke, and everyone who has supported our vision and placed their trust in me and my team.”
In addition to her work on the series, Brunson also played the role of Dr. Fuzzby in Zootopia 2.
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