# Bill Hader jokes Philly roots for 'Abbott Elementary' role

> Bill Hader pretended to be Philly native to guest star on ABC's 'Abbott Elementary'.
- Title: Bill Hader jokes Philly roots for 'Abbott Elementary' role
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/bill-hader-philly-guest-star-abbott-elementary
- Published: 2026-11-03T20:54:06.293+00:00
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- Topics: bill hader, abbott elementary, quinta brunson, jimmy kimmel, abc sitcom, guest star, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Bill Hader joked he had to feign Philly roots to guest star on 'Abbott Elementary' this season.