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Bill Hader jokes Philly roots for 'Abbott Elementary' role
Bill Hader pretended to be Philly native to guest star on ABC's 'Abbott Elementary'.
In brief
Bill Hader pretended to be Philly native to guest star on ABC's 'Abbott Elementary'. Bill Hader joked he had to feign Philly roots to guest star on 'Abbott Elementary' this season. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Bill Hader guest stars
Bill Hader will guest star on ABC's 'Abbott Elementary' this season.
Philly roots joke
Hader joked he had to pretend to be from Philly to get the role.
Phillies reference
He mimicked saying 'I love the Phillies' while grimacing.
Previous role
Hader stars in the upcoming animated 'Cat in the Hat' with Quinta Brunson.
Other guest stars
Ali Wong and Miranda Cosgrove have also guest starred on 'Abbott Elementary'.
Quinta Brunson
Brunson, a West Philadelphia native, voices Sherri in the 'Cat in the Hat' remake.
Hader's excitement
Hader said he was 'excited' for the 'Abbott Elementary' opportunity.
The bottom line
Bill Hader joked he had to feign Philly roots to guest star on 'Abbott Elementary' this season.
