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Abbott Star James Gets New Hulu Comedy
17 Jun
Summary
- Janelle James is writing and executive producing a new Hulu comedy.
- The show, 'Rock City,' is set in the Virgin Islands.
- James previously worked with co-writer David Caspe on 'Black Monday'.
Janelle James, widely recognized for her role on Abbott Elementary, is venturing into a new television project as a writer and executive producer. She is collaborating with David Caspe, the creator of 'Happy Endings,' on a new comedy series for Hulu tentatively titled 'Rock City.'
The comedy is slated to be set in the picturesque Virgin Islands. This project marks a reunion for James and Caspe, who previously collaborated on Showtime's comedy series 'Black Monday,' where James served as both a writer and an actor.
'Rock City' centers on a woman who returns to her Virgin Islands hometown after inheriting a local establishment from her estranged father. She soon discovers the inheritance entails more than just a simple beachfront bar and grill.
James, celebrated for her Emmy-nominated performance as Ava Coleman on ABC's Abbott Elementary, also earned a Critics Choice Award this year. Her writing credits include 'History of the World Part II' and 'Central Park.' Caspe's recent work includes the Peacock comedy 'Mr. Throwback.'
