In the season 2 episode “Story Samurai,” Perfetti’s Mr. Hill learned to embrace the corny.
Ultimately, he takes the stage, owning his nickname, Mr. C a.k.a.
“It’s definitely a bit of a reckoning for Jacob.
Quinta Brunson, Chris Perfetti, and Janelle James on ‘Abbott Elementary’.Gilles Mingasson/ABC
I’m just so glad that our writers took it on so early in our season.
Below, Perfetti breaks down the pivotal episode, one of his (and Keke Palmer’s!)
favorites of the season, and Jacob’s journey so far.
James III, Maisie Klompus, Chris Perfetti, and Zack Evans on ‘Abbott Elementary’.Gilles Mingasson/ABC
CHRIS PERFETTI:Quinta had told me about it, so I knew it was coming.
So I was pleasantly surprised and impressed with the way that they handled this subject matter.
Was there anything in particular that made you nervous about the episode?
Quinta Brunson and Chris Perfetti on ‘Abbott Elementary’.Gilles Mingasson/ABC
So you did get to improv a bit in those Story Samurai performances?
A lot of it was scripted.
It makes total sense.
You’re really kind of co-creating the entire time.
It’s kind of remarkable.
The magnitude of the last year, just in and of itself, has been a pretty wild ride.
For the most part, it’s been overwhelmingly loving.
In the episode, Ava is trying to make fun of him but Janine is trying to protect him.
Ultimately, Jacob really owns being corny and is proud of it.
Tell me about getting to explore that aspect of Jacob.
It’s definitely a bit of a reckoning for Jacob.
I’m just so glad that our writers took it on so early in our season.
And that’s very juicy to play.
There’s always an obstacle there.
So if Jacob is Mr. C Mr. Corny Chris Peretti is Mr. What?
No, I haven’t heard anything unfortunate.
That has been what I have heard, and I think that’s incredible.
I’m just so pleased that he exists.
