Seven John Singleton, the youngest son of the late Hollywood director John Singleton, will make his television debut on the hit show Abbott Elementary tonight(November 6). The six-year-old will appear as “Jabari” in the episode titled “Dad Fight.”
The Singleton family proudly shared the news on Instagram, writing, “This is such an exciting achievement, and we couldn’t be prouder! As the youngest son of the legendary Hollywood director John Singleton, Seven is continuing a legacy of creativity and storytelling. This is such a huge moment for our family, and we can’t wait for you all to see him shine on screen!”
They continued, “Join us in celebrating this special milestone and be sure to tune in to watch Seven shine! Thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged him along the way. Your love means the world to us!”
Abbott Elementary, created by and starring Quinta Brunson, follows the hilarious adventures of a group of teachers in a Philadelphia public school.
The show’s standout cast, including Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, and Sheryl Lee Ralph, has garnered rave reviews and awards for its authentic humor and portrayal of school life.
In tonight’s episode, “Dad Fight,” Gregory (Tyler James Williams) bonds with a student (Seven Singleton), much to the displeasure of the child’s father, while Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) deals with an injury she’s trying to ignore.
Beyond his acting debut, Seven-John Singleton is already making headlines with his for his intellect. He is a certified member of Mensa, the prestigious high IQ society, making him one of its youngest members.
With this role on Abbott Elementary, Seven continues to build on his late father’s legacy and starts carving his own path in Hollywood.
Catch Seven’s debut tonight at 9:30 PM on ABC Network—this young star is just getting started.
