The Story Behind How It's Always Sunny And Abbott Elementary's Crossover Came To Be: 'It Moved Quickly Past Just An Aside Or A Joke'

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• The crossover came together 'quickly' after the shows' creators, Rob McElhenney and Quinta Brunson, met at the 2024 Emmy Awards and realized their shows' shared Philly setting was ripe for collaboration.
• According to insiders, the crossover was initially envisioned as a brief 'aside or a joke', but quickly evolved into a full-fledged two-episode event that promises to delight fans of both acclaimed series.