Abbott Elementary’s Tyler James Williams Talks Janine and Gregory

There’s no slow-burn love story like Abbott Elementary’s Janine Teagues and Gregory Eddie, and star Tyler James Williams concurs.

“I really like the harmless locations we get to go to,” the 30-year-old actor, who stars as Gregory reverse Quinta Brunson’s Janine on the ABC sitcom, completely informed Us Weekly at PaleyFest in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 1. “[And] that we’re not attempting to make this too difficult or horny. It’s the little moments and it’s reminding folks that that’s what courting relationships are … it’s the little moments. That’s what I really like most.”

Abbott Elementary — created by Brunson, 33 — premiered in December 2021. The half-hour sitcom follows a bunch of lecturers at a public faculty in Philadelphia. Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, Janelle James, Chris Perfetti and William Stanford Davis additionally star. The primary season commenced with Williams’ Gregory beginning as an Abbott substitute educator. Whereas he was discovering his method, the ever-peppy Janine — a full-time instructor — took it upon herself to point out him the ropes. As soon as the pair began bonding, romantic emotions slowly began creating — regardless of every courting different folks.

Gregory and Janine’s connection reached new heights in season 2 once they lastly shared their first kiss whereas attending a lecturers’ convention out of city within the February 23 episode. Nonetheless, the 2 characters rapidly chalked their liplock as much as drunken antics and agreed to stay pals regardless that they nonetheless had lingering romantic emotions.

“I’d wish to see battle with them. They must learn to deal with battle.” the All people Hates Chris alum, who received a Golden Globe in January for his function of Gregory, revealed to Us on Saturday on his hopes for the pair. “They’re not likely good at that they usually try to ignore issues and transfer on. I want to see extra battle.”

The Marriage ceremony Yr star’s forged mate Ralph, 66, can also be a passionate Janine and Gregory shipper.

“I really like the truth that Gregory is taking time to essentially, actually find out about himself as a person. Janine is taking the time to find out about herself as a girl — understanding a few of her sticky relationships. I feel that is essential for the 2 of them as a result of I simply love Janine and Gregory,” the actress, who performs Barbara Howard, completely informed Us in February. “I’m similar to, ‘You all respect it. Watch out and take your time.’”

Ralph continued: “I can’t inform you something about what’s going to occur with that. However you’re going to study and see extra of individuals’s households and that’s a beautiful factor. And I truthfully consider that that is going to be a season the place individuals are happy.”

Abbott Elementary airs Wednesdays on ABC at 9 p.m. ET.

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With reporting by Kat Pettibone