Nearly 30 years into her career, which started with stand-up, Lisa Ann Walter has landed a deal with Hulu for her debut comedy special.
The “Abbott Elementary” star directed the special, which is set to stream on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in 2026. The content of the special has not been made public just yet, but the “Parent Trap” actress taped it at the Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia.
Walter joins the streamer’s growing Hularious-branded comedy lineup, which also includes Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, Zarna Garg and Ilana Glazer, among others.
Walter is best known for her performance as Melissa Schemmenti in ABC’s Emmy-winning comedy series “Abbott Elementary.” Season 5 of the sitcom currently airs Wednesdays on ABC, streaming the next day on Hulu.
Art & Industry produced the special with executive producers Walter, “Abbott” co-star Sheryl Lee Ralph, Michelle Caputo and Shannon Hartman.
The comedian and actress has previously appeared in several network comedies, including “My Wildest Dreams” on Fox, ABC’s “Life’s Work” and “Dance Your Ass Off” on NBC. Walter has also starred in films like “Shall We Dance,” “Bruce Almighty,” “War of the Worlds” and “Killers.” In 2011, she published a memoir, “The Best Thing About My Ass Is That It’s Behind Me.”
Walter began her career doing stand-up right out of college. Now three decades in, the comic will take her talents from the lounge to the screen.
The actress is represented by Authentic, Gersh and Innovative for stand-up.
