Overview

• ABC renewed Abbott Elementary for a fifth season in January; the core cast is expected to return for fall 2025
• Brunson says the show’s roughly seven-month production schedule limits cast availability for outside work
• Several ensemble members are eyeing new projects, prompting Brunson to consider when to conclude the series
• Brunson is reviewing scripts to play roles against type and to help develop other talent-driven projects
• No premiere date for Season 5 has been announced; it is expected to follow the series’ established school-year release pattern