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Abbott Elementary Janelle James is gearing up for her next TV project as a writer.
James W Happy endings Creator David Caspe is collaborating on a Hulu comedy called Rock City, which is set in the Virgin Islands. They will write and executive produce the project, which comes from Universal Television and is in development at Hulu. For now, at least, James will just be behind the camera.
Rock City It is also a reunion for James and Caspe, who previously worked together on the 2019-21 Showtime comedy. Black Monday. Caspe co-created that series, and James was a writer and actor on the show.
record for Rock City “A woman returns to her hometown in the Virgin Islands after inheriting a local tourist trap from her estranged father, but she soon realizes she has been left with much more than a simple beachside bar and grill.”
James received four Emmy Award nominations for playing Principal Ava Coleman on ABC’s hit series Abbott Elementary She shared that the show won the 2023 SAG Award for Best Comedy Ensemble. She also won a Critics’ Choice Award earlier this year for her role. Her acting credits also include One of Them Days and voice work on Apple Central Park And Netflix Sector law.
As a writer, James worked on World History Part II, Central Park and Rundown with Robin Thede In addition .
Caspe most recently created the 2024 Peacock comedy Starring Adam Pally and NBA star Steph Curry. along with and Black MondayHis credits as a writer and producer include NBC Marry me and Netflix And YouTube series .
James is repped by CAA and Granderson Des Rochers. Caspe is repped by Rise Management, WME and Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt.
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