Bradley Cooper and Lisa Ann Walter on ‘Abbot Elementary’.Photo:Gilles Mingasson/Disney
Gilles Mingasson/Disney
One student pulled out all the stops for a show-and-tell atAbbott Elementary.
On the episode of the hit ABC comedy airing after the 2024Oscars, Khalil told his class he “brought a famous person” he saw outside of school.
“Well, whenever I’m in Philly, you know the deli across the street that’s my first stop,” shared Cooper, who is a Philadelphia native. “My dad used to always say to me, ‘They’re the best hoagies in the city.’”
Bradley Cooper and Lisa Ann Walter in ‘Abbott Elementary’.Gilles Mingasson/Disney
Khalil added that he knew the actor was the right choice for show-and-tell because “everyone wanted to take a picture with him, so I figured he was famous.”
Melissa said, “You bet he is,” before texting the other teachers.
Another student then pressed theAcademy Award nominee, asking, “If you’re famous, are you inSpider-Man?”
The actor acknowledged that he wasn’t in that Marvel movie but he was inGuardians of the Galaxy.However, the class was skeptical.
Cooper then impersonated his iconic character, saying, “Are you freaking kidding me? I’m the voice of Rocket Racoon.” However, Melissa knew him from a different project. “And the face ofAlias,” she said and he corrected, “Not the face of.”
“Yeah, you were to me,” he added.
After the other teachers arrived, Janine Teagues (Quinta Brunson) chimed in, “And he’s just not that into you.”
“Well, Janine, that was rude,” Barbara Howard (Sheryl Lee Ralph) responded.
“No, I mean,He’s Just That Into Youis my favorite Bradley Cooper film,” Janine clarified and the actor added, “It’s more of an ensemble but if you think about it, it’sJustin Long’s movie.”
“You’re crazy, Bradley,” Gregory Eddie (Tyler James Williams) and Jacob Hill (Chris Perfetti) added, “I’ve been a Cooper Trooper sinceWet Hot American Summer.”
Barbara tried to compliment him, saying, “I just loved you inThe Holdovers. It was just so heartwarming.”
Gregory corrected, “It’sThe Hangoverand no, it’s not.” Janine had finally had enough, saying, “He’s literally in a critically acclaimed film right now” referring toMaestro.
“Oppenheimer,” Melissa chimed in and Mr. Johnson added, “Is that the one about Napoleon?”
“Are you sure?” Ava Coleman (Janelle James) asked about the Oscar-winning film. “Everybody’s inOppenheimer.”
Cooper once again clarified, “I’m not inOppenheimer,” and then asked why there were cameras in the classroom.
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“It’s a long story, Brad. Bradley. But hey, since we have…,” Jacob responded.
“Okay, I do have to get the hoagie,” Bradley said. “So, but this was so much fun and does Khalil get an A?”
Before he left Cooper agreed to take a group photo and Janine told him, “This is so exciting. I can’t wait to tell everyone in the district.”
The actor then asked, “You work at the school district? Oh, you know that the schools are criminally underfunded.”
“Yeah. I’m working on it,” she responded. “Let’s just take the picture."
Abbott Elementarytypically airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
source: people.com
