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Awards Buzz spoke with Spencer ahead of the unfortunate cancellation earlier this week of Extended Family, theorizing about where season two might have gone. Watch the video above to hear Spencer reflect on this comedy role and some of the highlights of her career.
Abigail Spencer is eligible for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at this year’s Emmy Awards. Season one of Extended Family originally aired on NBC and is available to stream on Peacock.