‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Tyler James Williams Loves Janine and Gregory’s ‘Little Moments,’ But Wants More ‘Conflict’
usmagazine.comThere’s no slow-burn love story like Abbott Elementary’s Janine Teagues and Gregory Eddie, and star Tyler James Williams concurs.“I love the innocent places we get to go to,” the 30-year-old actor, who stars as Gregory opposite Quinta Brunson’s Janine on the ABC sitcom, exclusively told Us Weekly at PaleyFest in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 1. “[And] that we’re not trying to make this too complicated or sexy.
It’s the little moments and it’s reminding people that that’s what courting relationships are … it’s the little moments. That’s what I love most.”Abbott Elementary — created by Brunson, 33 — premiered in December 2021.
The half-hour sitcom follows a group of teachers at a public school in Philadelphia. Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti and William Stanford Davis also star.
The first season commenced with Williams’ Gregory starting as an Abbott substitute educator. While he was finding his way, the ever-peppy Janine — a full-time teacher — took it upon herself to show him the ropes.
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