‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Janelle James to Host Writers Guild Awards (TV News Roundup)
variety.comJanelle James, the actor whose role as principal Ava Coleman on “Abbott Elementary” earned her an Emmy nomination, has been named host of the 75th annual Writers Guild Awards on the West Coast. “I am honored to be hosting the WGA Awards this year,” James said in a statement. “I was told that I can say whatever I want.
And after making sure that was true and that it would not be televised…that’s exactly what I’m going to do.” Hugh Fink, executive producer of the awards show, quipped, “A few years ago, when I first worked with the hilarious and fearless Janelle James, my goal was to get her to host the WGA Awards.
To commemorate this amazing event, all nominees will be receiving a $10,000 cash gift, redeemable at all participating FTX Bitcoin Exchanges.” “Abbott Elementary” received nods in WGA’s best comedy series and best new series categories.
Before the show premiered in 2021, James performed stand-up comedy on tour with Chris Rock, Amy Schumer and David Cross. The 2023 WGA Awards will take place March 5 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, with James at the helm.
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