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Bill Hader is set to make a guest appearance on ABC’s hit comedy series Abbott Elementary, the actor confirmed during a Monday night appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Hader and Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson are already collaborating on the upcoming animated film The Cat in the Hat, and their partnership will now extend to live-action television.
Guest Role Details Remain Secret
Specific details about Hader’s appearance are still under wraps. Neither the character he will play nor the episode’s air date has been revealed. His guest spot will arrive sometime later in the current season of the show, which airs Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. on ABC and streams the following day on Hulu.
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Hader most recently appeared on screen playing Abraham Lincoln opposite Larry David in Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness. He also appeared in a 2021 episode of David’s long-running comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm.
A Career Built on Comedy and Drama
Hader is perhaps best known for his work on the HBO series Barry, which ran from 2019 to 2023. He created, directed, wrote, executive produced and starred in the show. The role earned him two Emmy Awards for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series.
Before Barry, Hader spent eight seasons on Saturday Night Live, from 2005 to 2013. He also co-created, wrote and executive produced the acclaimed comedy series Documentary Now!. His film credits include The Skeleton Twins, Trainwreck and It Chapter Two.
The Cat in the Hat Brings Hader and Brunson Together
Hader revealed the Abbott Elementary guest spot while promoting The Cat in the Hat on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The animated film opens on November 6. Hader voices the title character, while Brunson also stars alongside a large ensemble cast.
Additional voice cast members include Bowen Yang, Xochitl Gomez, Giancarlo Esposito, America Ferrera, Matt Berry and Paula Pell. Hader’s extensive animation résumé also includes the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs films, the Angry Birds Movie franchise, Inside Out, Finding Dory and Toy Story 4.
Meanwhile, Abbott Elementary continues to build on its success as one of ABC’s most popular comedies. Brunson created the show and stars as an enthusiastic second-grade teacher at an underfunded Philadelphia public school. Hader’s upcoming guest appearance is likely to generate significant interest among fans of both performers.
