All American (TV series)
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | (list of episodes) |
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| Producer | Robbie Rogers |
| Running time | 40-43 minutes |
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| Network | The CW |
All American is an upcoming American television drama series, created by April Blair, to debut on The CW during the 2018–19 season. The series is inspired by the life of professional football player Spencer Paysinger.
Premise
"When a rising high school football player from South L.A. is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High, the wins, losses and struggles of two families from vastly different worlds — Crenshaw and Beverly Hills — begin to collide. Inspired by the life of pro football player Spencer Paysinger."[1]
Cast and characters
- Daniel Ezra as Spencer James[2]
- Taye Diggs as Billy Baker[3]
- Samantha Logan as Olivia Baker[4]
- Bre-Z as Tiana "Coop" Cooper[5]
- Greta Onieogou as Leila Faisal[5]
- Monet Mazur as Laura Fine-Baker[6]
- Michael Evans Behling as Jordan Baker[6]
- Cody Christian as Asher[7]
- Karimah Westbrook as Grace James[8]
- Danielle Campbell as Hadley
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Pilot"[1] | Rob Hardy | April Blair | TBA | TBA | TBD |
Production
Development
In September 2017, it was announced that The CW veteran Greg Berlanti had two pilots in development for the network, one of them inspired by the life of NFL football player Spencer Paysinger. It was also revealed that April Blair would write and executive produce the untitled project, with Berlanti and Sarah Schechter executive producing.[9] A pilot for the potential series, then called Spencer, was ordered in January 2018.[10] The pilot was ordered to series on May 11, 2018.[1]
Casting
On February 22, 2018, Taye Diggs was cast as Billy Baker, followed a week later with Samantha Logan cast as Olivia Baker, his daughter.[3][4] The cast was filled out through mid-March; Bre-Z and Greta Onieogou were cast as Tiana Cooper and Leila Faisal, respectively, on March 15, 2018; Monet Mazur, Michael Evans Behling and Cody Christian were cast the next day as Laura Fine-Baker, Olivia's mother, Jordan Baker, Olivia's brother, and Asher.[5][6][7] Karimah Westbrook and Daniel Ezra were the last to be cast, Westbrook was cast as Grace James on March 19, 2018, and Ezra was cast in the lead role of Spencer James on March 21, 2018.[8][2]
Filming
Filming for the series will take place in Los Angeles, California.[11] The pilot was filmed during the first quarter of 2018. Filming for season one will begin in July.
References
- ^ a b c Petski, Denise (11 May 2018). "The CW Picks Up 'Charmed' & 'Roswell' Reboots, 'TVD'/'Originals Offshoot, 'In The Dark' & Greg Berlanti Pilot To Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (March 21, 2018). "Daniel Ezra Lands the Lead In Spencer Paysinger CW Pilot From Greg Berlanti". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (February 22, 2018). "Taye Diggs to Star in Greg Berlanti-Produced CW Pilot (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (March 1, 2018). "Luke Arnold Joins 'For Love' ABC Pilot; Samantha Logan In April Blair/Spencer Paysinger CW Pilot". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b c Petski, Denise (March 15, 2018). "Bre-Z & Greta Onieogou Join April Blair/Spencer Paysinger CW Pilot". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b c Petski, Denise (March 16, 2018). "Monet Mazur & Michael Evans Behling Cast In April Blair/Spencer Paysinger CW Pilot". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (March 16, 2018). "Cody Christian Cast In CW's April Blair/Spencer Paysinger Pilot; Richard Esteras In 'Skinny Dip'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (March 19, 2018). "Karimah Westbrook Joins CW's April Blair/Spencer Paysinger Pilot; Justina Adorno Books ABC's 'Grand Hotel'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (September 22, 2017). "Greg Berlanti to Shepherd Time Travel Love Story, Football Drama Projects at CW". Variety. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (January 30, 2018). "'Roswell' Reboot, Greg Berlanti Football Drama Among Six CW Pilot Orders". Variety. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 9, 2018). "Pilot Locations 2018: New York Business Booming, Chicago Gains As Atlanta Slips". Deadline.com. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
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