Phillies Fans Rejoice: "Abbott Elementary" Takes a Field Trip to Citizens Bank Park in Upcoming Fifth Season
Quinta Brunson is taking us all out to the ball game as the teachers of "Abbott Elementary" take a field trip!
Abbott Elementary is ready to take us all out to a ball game, as an episode from the upcoming season will see the teachers head to Citizens Bank Park to see the Philadelphia Phillies play ball.
What’s Happening:
- Variety reports that the hit ABC show will take its teachers on a field trip to see the Philadelphia Phillies run the bases in an upcoming episode from Season 5.
- Series star and creator Quinta Brunson first teased the development at San Diego Comic-Con last month, saying that “I do think that Philly sports fans will be very happy."
- Yesterday, the cast was spotted filming at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia while the Phillies took on the Atlanta Braves. It turned out to be a historic night for the home team, who won the game in a 19-4 blowout.
- The news was officially confirmed through an Instagram post and statement from MLB Studios, the league’s creative production arm.
- Abbott Elementary is no stranger to sports crossovers, previously featuring cameos from Philadelphia Eagles stars Jalen Hurts, Jason Kelce and Brandon Graham.
- Other developments teased for Season 5 of Abbott Elementary at San Diego Comic-Con include:
- Further development of Ava and O'Shawn’s relationship.
- More layered arcs for Jacob and Melissa.
- Community-focused episodes.
- Continued growth for Janine and Gregory’s relationship.
- See what else we learned about the new season in our recap from SDCC.
What They’re Saying:
- MLB Studios spokesperson: “As big fans of the series, MLB Studios initiated outreach to Warner Brothers and subsequently the Phillies to get the shooting process started. Collaboration between MLB Studios, the Phillies and the show commenced to shoot a bottle episode on-location at a Phillies game, with a goal of ensuring authenticity and access to the field."
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