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“Abbott Elementary” creator and star Quinta Brunson as signed a new multi-year overall deal with Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television, Variety has confirmed. As part of the new pact, Brunson and her Fifth Chance
Productions shingle will develop, write and executive produce projects for Disney Entertainment Television’s brands and platforms.
Brunson was previously set up at Warner Bros. TV, where she will continue to work on “Abbott Elementary.” That show, which Warner Bros. TV produces with 20th, enters its sixth season this fall. Brunson had signed her last overall deal with Warner Bros. in 2022.
“I am so grateful to work alongside Disney, Warner Bros. Television, and 20th Television onAbbott Elementary,” Brunson said in a statament. “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.”
Brunson hired Erin Wehrenberg to serve as head of creative affairs for her Fifth Chance Productions last year.
Brunson, of course, already has a long-running relationship with Disney thanks to “Abbott,” which remains a hit for ABC and Hulu, and has received four Emmy wins (and 30 nominations) as well as three Golden Globe wins (and 10 nominations) and a Peabody Award. Also, Brunson has won an Emmy for outstanding writing for a comedy series.
“Quinta is a cultural force and one of the most original and influential storytellers in entertainment today,” said Disney Entertainment Television chairman Debra OConnell in a statement. “Through ‘Abbott Elementary,’ she has redefined the half-hour comedy and built one of television’s most beloved and acclaimed series. We’re proud to expand our partnership and continue investing in Quinta’s extraordinary creative future as she brings new stories to fans across our iconic brands and platforms.”
Deadline was first with the news on Brunson’s new deal.
