Uncertainty envelopes the upcoming season of the acclaimed drama 'Abbott Elementary', as affirmed by seasoned actress Janelle James. Engaging in a candid conversation with the New York Daily News, James, who brilliantly portrays the role of Principal Ava Coleman, revealed that the ongoing WGA writers' strike has cast a shadow over the series' future.
James was a part of the glitz and glamor at the annual BET Awards, held at the Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, Calif, on June 25, 2023. The subject of the Emmy-winning show's fate amidst the strike arose during our interaction with her, to which she responded rather apprehensively.
The actress confirmed a complete pause on the production of the third season. The strike, as she acknowledges, has prevented any progress. She expressed the dilemma saying, 'The writers' strike has left us in a pinch, and no recording progress will happen until its resolution.'
While the dead-end scenario presents a nostalgic fall season for television enthusiasts, popular shows like Stranger Things, SNL, and Cobra Kai have also been taken off the air due to the strike. Abbott students might unexpectedly be on an extended summer break, but James reassures that it's not a permanent farewell for the loved characters. She confirmed the show's eventual return and also pointed out reruns available on ABC for the mean time.
