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Taraji P. Henson is set to executive produce and star in a new comedy series titled "Abbott Elementary." The show will follow a group of dedicated, passionate teachers at a Philadelphia public school. Henson will play the principal, who is determined to improve the school despite facing numerous challenges. The show is inspired by the experiences of creator and executive producer Quinta Brunson, who previously worked as a teacher in Philadelphia. "Abbott Elementary" is set to premiere on ABC on December 7, 2021. The show's diverse cast also includes Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, and Chris Perfetti. Henson says that the show will "give people a glimpse of what it really takes to be a teacher." She hopes that the show will inspire people to appreciate and support teachers. Henson is best known for her role as Cookie Lyon on the hit series "Empire," which aired from 2015 to 2020. She has also starred in numerous films, including "Hidden Figures" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."