Abbott ElementaryandIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaare officially crossing over, with new images confirming the upcoming episode. As part of the promotion forAbbott Elementaryseason 4, series creator and star Quinta Brunson revealed this past summer at San Diego Comic-Con that the show’s fourth installment would include an unexpected crossover with the potential to change television.
In posts byAlways Sunnystar and co-creatorRob McElhenney, he confirmed that their two shows would collide in a crossover episode. The posts, included below, show McElhenney with Brunson, in addition toAbbottcast members Tyler James Williams, who plays Gregory, and William Stanford Davis, who portrays Mr. Johnson.Always Sunnyactors Danny DeVito and Charlie Day are also present in the photos, which feature theAbbott Elementaryschool in the background.
What The Abbott Elementary & Always Sunny Crossover Means
It’s A Clash Of Tones
It’s worth noting that the crossover is made a little more seamless because ABC, which airsAbbott, and FXX, which airsIt’s Always Sunny, areboth owned by Disney. It also helps that both series take place in Philadelphia. Althoughspecific story details about the crossover and how it will happen are so far under wraps, Brunson and McElhenney have teased a collaboration on social media.
Abbott Elementaryseason 4 premieres on ABC on October 9 at 9:30 PM ET, whileIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiaseason 17does not have a release date.
The most striking thing about the crossover is arguably the contrasting tone between the two shows. Even thoughAbbottdebuted with a more realistically cynical viewpoint about teaching, it has mellowed with each new season and is a generally more optimistic series. This is a contrast to the FXX series, which has also changed but is known forthe occasional controversialAlways Sunnyepisode.
Our Take On The Abbott & It’s Always Sunny Crossover
It Could Be Great
Abbott Elementaryseason 3 went a little too far with the celebrity cameos, not even bothering with credible reasons why Bradley Cooper might just pop in at an underfunded and neglected public school. A one-scene cameo by Kevin Hart proves to be similarly flimsy. But if handled well, and if kept true to the characters and the situation, a visit from theIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiagang could add a burst of energy toAbbott Elementaryand lead to some clever scene pairings.
Abbott Elementary
Cast
Abbott Elementary is a mockumentary comedy series centered around a group of dedicated teachers at a struggling public school in Philadelphia. The show highlights their efforts to overcome bureaucratic challenges and underfunding, while showcasing their commitment to making a positive impact on their students' lives.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a television series that premiered in 2005, chronicling the chaotic lives of four self-involved friends running an Irish pub in Philadelphia. Their misguided decisions and skewed perspectives often result in amusing and uncomfortable situations, complicating their professional and personal relationships.
