‘Abbott Elementary’ EPs Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker Sign With UTA
Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker have signed with UTA for representation in all areas. They are known for their work as executive producers and co-showrunners of the acclaimed series Abbott Elementary. The duo is also developing new projects, including a comedy series for Netflix and a feature film adaptation of Halpern's debut novel.
- ▪Halpern and Schumacker are executive producers and co-showrunners of Abbott Elementary.
- ▪The show won the Golden Globe for best comedy series in 2023.
- ▪They are also developing a comedy series titled I Suck at Girls for Netflix.
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Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker Courtesy of subject; Warner Bros. Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment UTA has signed the writing and producing duo of Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker for representation in all areas. Halpern and Schumacker are executive producers and co-showrunners (alongside series creator Quinta Brunson) of Abbott Elementary, which will air its sixth season on ABC in 2026-27. The show won the Golden Globe for best comedy series in 2023 and has been nominated for the best comedy Emmy in each of its first four seasons.
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