‘Abbott Elementary’ EPs Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker Sign With UTA

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All three sources frame the story similarly, focusing on the signing of Halpern and Schumacker with UTA. However, The Hollywood Reporter adds a detail about their involvement with Netflix's upcoming comedy "I Suck at Girls," which is not…

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Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker, executive producers of 'Abbott Elementary,' have signed with UTA for representation. They continue to be represented by Adventure Media and Goodman Genow Schenkman while maintaining their overall deal with Warner Bros. Television. The duo is also adapting Halpern's book 'I Suck at Girls' into a Netflix comedy series.

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▪Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker have signed with UTA for representation in all areas.
▪They are currently under an overall deal with Warner Bros. Television.
▪'Abbott Elementary' has been renewed for a sixth season and has received four consecutive Emmy nominations for best comedy series.

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▪ ‘Abbott Elementary’ EPs Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker Sign With UTA — The Hollywood Reporter
▪ ‘Abbott Elementary’ Executive Producers Justin Halpern & Patrick Schumacker Sign With UTA — Deadline

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Home TV News May 27, 2026 9:00am PT ‘Abbott Elementary’ EPs Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker Sign With UTA By Joe Otterson Plus Icon Joe Otterson TV Reporter joeotterson Latest ‘Dutton Ranch’ Scores Biggest Paramount+ Series Launch Ever With 12.9 Million Views 23 hours ago ‘Landman’ Star Sam Elliott Is Still Pursuing Honesty in His Art 1 day ago Ben Stiller, Mike Judge Team for Apple TV Comedy Series ‘Protective Custody’ 5 days ago See All Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker have signed with UTA for representation in all areas, Variety has learned. The duo continue to be repped by Adventure Media and Allison Binder at Goodman Genow Schenkman. Halpern and Schumacker and their company, Delicious Non-Sequitur productions, are currently under and overall deal with Warner Bros. Television.

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