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Abbott Elementarystands on the shoulders of mockumentary giants.
Jamie was more inspiration for me for Ava than anything.
People think its Michael Scott, Brunson said.
I really believe in her.
The Officemost clearly impactedAbbott Elementarybehind the camera, with director and executive producer Randall Einhorn.
People who are stuck in the office are also stuck in the frame.
When we first started, I wanted to put the talking heads in the classrooms, she told Einhorn.
You said These are teachers who are on the move.
They dont have time to sit down and have talking heads in the classroom.
And thats where them doing talking heads in the hallway, with activity in the background, came from.
TheAbbottcrew emphasized how crucial it is to keep the -umentary part of a mockumentary in focus.
It needs to be done, it needs to be spoken about.
Everything has to be weighed against reality.
Big guest stars wont be on the show if they break the reality of the world.
So stop coming up to Quinta Brunson at parties and pitching yourself, Hollywood elites.
Its not gonna happen!
