Liputan6.com, Jakarta Actress and comedian Lisa Ann Walter, best known for her role as Melissa Schemmenti on the Emmy-winning comedy series "Abbott Elementary," will soon release her first stand-up comedy special and scheduled to air in 2026.
This marks Walter's debut stand-up special, despite her extensive experience in comedy.
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There's no word yet on what Walter will discuss in this special. However, he directed it himself and filmed it at the Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The special comedy will be available exclusively on the Hulu streaming platform.
Additionally, for bundle subscribers, it will also be available through Hulu on Disney+.
Lisa Ann Walter Comedy Special Details
This Lisa Ann Walter comedy special is scheduled to premiere in 2026 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for subscribers in the United States.
International availability through Disney+ also ensures a broad global reach.
The special was filmed at the iconic Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Interestingly, Lisa Ann Walter not only stars but also directs her own comedy special, as reported by Deadline.
In addition to Lisa Ann Walter, her "Abbott Elementary" co-star Sheryl Lee Ralph, Michelle Caputo, and Shannon Hartman are also on board.
Art & Industry, a company known for its quality work, is in charge of the production of this special.
Lisa Ann Walter's Early Career
Lisa Ann Walter began her career in the entertainment industry as a stand-up comedian in the late 1980s.
Despite decades of touring and performing on various comedy stages, this upcoming special will be her first officially released solo comedy special.
Lisa Ann Walter's popularity skyrocketed thanks to her role as Melissa Schemmenti in the award-winning ABC comedy series "Abbott Elementary."
Before that, she was also widely recognized for her iconic role as Chessy, the warm-hearted housekeeper, in the 1998 romantic comedy classic "The Parent Trap."
Movies Career
In addition to these roles, Walter also boasts a long and impressive filmography, appeared in popular films such as "Bruce Almighty," "Shall We Dance," and "War of the Worlds."
Moreover, she also created and starred in the series "My Wildest Dreams" and "Life's Work."
Lisa Ann Walter received the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series for her contributions to "Abbott Elementary."
Beyond acting and comedy, she is also the creator and executive producer of Oxygen's reality weight-loss competition series, "Dance Your Ass Off."