Here's Where You May Have Seen "Wyatt" From Abbott Elementary Before

Every season of Abbott Elementary is full of incredible guest cast—one need look no further than the crossover episode with the cast members of It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia as an example. Season 4 of Hulu’s smash hit TV show has certainly proved to be no exception, with notable actors and comedians popping up in nearly every episode.

This is the case for Jacob’s ex Zach’s new love interest in the season. The character of “Wyatt” was recently introduced in the episode titled “Relationship Replay,” and while it was the character’s first scene in Abbott Elementary, it’s possible you may know the actor who plays him from somewhere else.

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The actor who plays Wyatt is none other than Matteo Lane, a successful and versatile comedian. His website boasts that he’s more than just a joke teller, and that he’s known for his “unique blend of stand-up comedy, musical prowess and artistic versatility.” According to his website bio, Matteo possesses a variety of impressive skills:

Fluent in five languages and with a singing range of six octaves, Matteo has lived in Italy as an oil painter and classically trained opera singer before starting his comedy career.

As of this article’s writing, Matteo has a whopping 1.7 million followers on his Instagram page. The comedian had a huge break when he was featured in Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup, a series featuring a mix of up-and-coming stand-up comedians. His sets often include jokes surrounding his identity as an Italian and as a queer man, poking fun at both demographics in different ways. On the scripted side of TV, Matteo has also had small roles in a number of other series, including Crashing and Survival Of The Thickest.

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After making his Abbott Elementary debut, Matteo posted to his personal Instagram account about his experience on set. In the caption of a clip of his scene with Ava (Janelle James), Matteo noted his positive experience:

Janelle commented in response, “😄😄 made me so happy 💕,” supporting her fellow comedian-turned-actor.

Beyond his stand-up specials, you may have also seen Matteo on his number podcast appearances. In the history of his career, Matthew has been the host of three separate comedy podcasts, many snippets of which can be seen on his Instagram feed.

Matteo Lane podcast history

Inside The Closet with Emma Willmann (2017–2023)
I Never Liked You with Nick Smith (2023–present)
Teach Me Daddy with Chris Distefano (2024–present)

As if that weren’t enough, Matteo, who is extremely proud of his Italian heritage and often works it into his set material, has also announced that he has an Italian cookbook slated to come out later this year. Though not much is known about the cookbook just yet, Matteo has shared that it will be titled “Your Pasta Sucks” and that it will be released in April in just a few more weeks.

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Zach isn’t the only one who may be feeling the sparks this season. Jacob, played by Chris Perfetti, also had his own potential love interest introduced in the same episode. When Jacob is feeling particularly emboldened, he marches up to a cute guy at the bar and asks for his number, acting completely out of character.

The guy who happily gives out his phone number is played by Jaboukie Young-White, another stand-up comedian with a versatile range of credits. Jaboukie has appeared in shows like Big Mouth, American Vandal, and Only Murders In the Building, and he’s also well known for his time as a correspondent on The Daily Show.

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Only time will tell if Jaboukie’s Abbott Elementary character, Elijah, will also go on to play a greater role in the series. With a real who’s who of popular comedians, this season is sure to be an entertaining one.