Quinta Brunson Inks New Overall Deal With Disney’s 20th Television
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Forbes Women Quinta Brunson Inks New Overall Deal With Disney’s 20th Television By Dominique Fluker,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sharing entertainment stories that matter in Hollywood and beyond. Follow Author Jun 18, 2026, 10:09pm EDTJun 18, 2026, 10:09pm EDTSummary Quinta Brunson, the acclaimed creator and star of *Abbott Elementary*, has signed a significant five-year overall deal with 20th Television, a Disney entity. This move transitions her from a previous Warner Bros. Television agreement, strategically keeping her within the *Abbott* family, as 20th TV co-produces the hit ABC comedy. Under the new partnership, Brunson will write, develop, and executive-produce series across Disney Entertainment Television platforms through her Fifth Chance Productions. She will continue her starring and executive producer roles on *Abbott Elementary* for its entire run. Industry insiders view this as a rare, surprising, yet shrewd career move, with Disney praising Brunson as a "cultural force" and influential storyteller. Brunson expressed excitement for developing new projects with Disney and 20th Television.
CORPORATE - 5/12/26 - The Disney Advertising Upfront is a showcase event that brings together all the content corners of The Walt Disney Company on one stage. On Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at North Javits in New York City, an incredible roster of all-star talent will tout their connections to storytelling, Disney, and each other while showcasing their latest projects for the upcoming year.(Disney/Heidi Gutman) QUINTA BRUNSON (Photo by Heidi Gutman/Disney via Getty Images)Disney via Getty ImagesIn a shrewd move, actress, creator, head writer, co-showrunner, and executive producer of the hit ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary, Quinta Brunson, announced that she signed a big, five-year overall deal with 20th Television for her female-led entertainment company, Fifth Chance Productions. Brunson is transitioning from a four-year overall deal at Warner Bros. Television, which produces the Emmy-winning ABC comedy in association with 20th TV, a part of Disney Television Studios.