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Abbott Elementary's Melissa Schemmenti Directs Hilarious New Comedy Special
14 Oct
Summary
- Wanda Sykes directs and stars in a new comedy special
- The special will stream on Hulu and Disney+ in the U.S. and internationally
- Sykes is known for her roles in Abbott Elementary, The Parent Trap, and more
In the coming weeks, acclaimed actress and comedian Wanda Sykes will release a highly anticipated new comedy special. The special, which Sykes directed herself, was taped at the Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia, PA.
Sykes, who is best known for her role as the fan-favorite Melissa Schemmenti on the hit ABC series Abbott Elementary, has a long history of success in the entertainment industry. She has previously co-created, produced, and starred in several network sitcoms, including Fox's My Wildest Dreams, ABC's Life's Work, and NBC's Dance Your Ass Off. Sykes has also delivered standout performances in films like The Parent Trap, Shall We Dance, Bruce Almighty, and the Lionsgate action-comedy Killers.
The new comedy special is produced by Art & Industry and executive produced by Sykes, her Abbott Elementary co-star Sheryl Lee Ralph, and producers Michelle Caputo and Shannon Hartman. The special will stream exclusively on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., as well as on Disney+ internationally.
