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‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Tyler James Williams Talks Emmy Nom And Black Representation On TV: “It Feels Like One Of The Most Important Roles Of My Life”


Actor Tyler James Williams explains why being on Abbott Elementary is a career defining role for him.

Tyler James Williams has earned his third Emmy nomination for his role as the no nonsense but still gentle first grade teacher Gregory Eddie on ABC ’s Abbott Elementary. Here, Williams talks about the significance of Black representation on screen, working with his cast and what makes the platonic and romantic chemistry between Janine and Gregory so relatable. DEADLINE: What do you think people are gravitating to, either in terms of the show or the relationship between Gregory and Janine, which is now at full force come the ending of Season 3.

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