Bill Hader to guest star on Quinta Brunson’s ‘Abbott Elementary’

The announcement came as Hader promoted his upcoming animated film ‘The Cat in the Hat’

Bill Hader is set to make a guest appearance on Abbott Elementary, bringing the comedian together with Quinta Brunson for another collaboration.

Hader revealed the news during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he was promoting his upcoming animated film The Cat in the Hat. Brunson and Hader both lend their voices to the project, which is scheduled to open in cinemas on November 6.

Details surrounding Hader’s appearance on Abbott Elementary remain under wraps. His character and the episode’s air date have not yet been announced, leaving fans waiting to learn how he will fit into the popular comedy series.

The ABC sitcom, created by Brunson, follows teachers working at an underfunded Philadelphia public school. Since its debut, the series has earned critical acclaim and multiple awards for its ensemble and workplace comedy.

Hader is best known for creating, writing, directing, executive producing and starring in HBO’s Barry, which ran from 2018 to 2023. His performance earned him two Emmy Awards for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series.

He also spent eight seasons on Saturday Night Live from 2005 to 2013 and co-created the comedy series Documentary Now!.

His film credits include The Skeleton Twins, Trainwreck and It Chapter Two. Hader has also built an extensive voice acting career, appearing in animated films such as Inside Out, Finding Dory, Toy Story 4 and the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs franchise.

The guest appearance marks another television collaboration for Hader, who previously appeared in an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm in 2021.

Abbott Elementary airs on ABC on Wednesdays at 8.30pm, with episodes available to stream on Hulu the following day. Further details about Hader’s appearance are expected to emerge closer to its broadcast.