Abbott Elementary Season 2 Elevates William Stanford Davis To Regular

The halls of Abbott Elementary are about to get much cleaner: William Stanford Davis, who plays school janitor Mr. Johnson, has been promoted to series regular for Season 2, TVLine has learned.

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Davis recurred in all 12 episodes of the ABC comedy's Emmy Award-nominated freshman season, often stealing scenes with Mr. Johnson's hilariously eccentric commentary. The actor also recently recurred on Apple TV+'s Swagger and had arcs on Snowpiercer, Ray Donovan, If Loving You Is Wrong and Lincoln Heights.

Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary follows the challenges and triumphs of a group of teachers at an underfunded Philadelphia public school. Brunson — a TVLine Dream Emmy Nominee who did indeed get nominated! — leads the ensemble as optimistic second grade teacher Janine Teagues. The cast also includes fellow Emmy nominee Sheryl Lee Ralph (Moesha) as wise kindergarten teacher Barbara Howard; Lisa Ann Walter (The Parent Trap) as tough-talking second grade teach Melissa Schemmenti; Chris Perfetti (In the Dark) as history teacher Jacob Hill; Emmy nominee Tyler James Williams (Everybody Hates Chris) as substitute-turned-permanent teacher Gregory Eddie; and Emmy nominee Janelle James (Black Monday) as the show's breakout character Principal Ava Coleman.

Abbott Elementary returns for Season 2 on its new night, Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 9/8c on ABC.

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