ALL AMERICAN (ordered to series, aka “Spencer”)Inspired by the life of pro football player Spencer P
ALL AMERICAN (ordered to series, aka “Spencer”)Inspired by the life of pro football player Spencer Paysinger. A rising high school football player from South Central L.A. is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High. It tells the wins, losses and struggles of two families from vastly different worlds — Compton and Beverly Hills — begin to collide.Cast (thus far)Daniel Ezra (The Missing) as Spencer James, a rising high school football player from South L.A. who is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High. The smart and charming son of a single mother, Spencer is a talented athlete and A+ student who must learn to deal with a host of emotions when he transfers from Crenshaw High to Beverly Hills High. (Mar 21)Taye Diggs (Private Practice) as Billy Baker, who, having attended Crenshaw High himself, is the head coach of Beverly Hills High’s football team. He has an intense desire to see Spencer, a transfer from Crenshaw, succeed — on and off the field — even if his efforts impact his relationship with his own son. (Feb 22)Michael Evans Behling (Empire) as Jordan Baker, the privileged star quarterback and team captain for Beverly Hills High’s football team who’s trying to live up to his father’s high expectations. He is not a big fan of Spencer. (Mar 16)Karimah Westbrook (Suburbicon) as Grace James. Warm, loving and strong, Grace is Spencer’s single mother who works as a courthouse clerk to pay the bills. Very much aware of Spencer’s gifts as both an athlete and student, she is entirely supportive of her son’s choice to transfer to Beverly Hills High. (Mar 19)Jalyn Hall (black-ish) as Spencer’s little brother Dillon. (May 31)Monet Mazur (Monster-In-Law) as Laura Fine-Baker, coach Billy Baker’s wife, a powerful litigator who balances the needs of her campaign for District Attorney and her family. She is welcoming to Spencer when he comes to live with them. (Mar 16) Samantha Logan (13 Reasons Why) as Olivia Baker, Jordan’s younger sister who befriends Spencer due to their shared experience of feeling like outsiders at the elitist high school. (Mar 1)Bre-Z (Empire) as Tiana “Coop” Cooper. Tough, funny and always loyal, Coop is Spencer’s best friend, a gay woman living in a world that isn’t always accepting of her. Although she struggles to fit in at Crenshaw High and Spencer keeps her safe, she supports him when he leaves the neighborhood in hopes of a better life. (Mar 15)Greta Onieogou (Miss Sloane) as Leila Faisal. Beautiful, sweet and breezily confident, Leila is a student of Beverly Hills High who seems to have it all, but there’s more lying beneath her veneer of perfection. (Mar 15)Cody Christian (Teen Wolf) as Asher. Oozing golden-boy privilege and arrogance, Asher is the current wide receiver for the Beverly Hills High football team. Despite his swagger, he has a troubled home life, and he is threatened by Spencer’s untimely arrival. (Mar 16)Hunter Clowdus (American Vandal) will recur as J.J., the life of every Beverly High party and a linebacker on Spencer’s new team. (Aug 27)Jay Reeves (K.C. Undercover) will recur as Shawn Scott, a charismatic gang member and Spencer’s former childhood friend. (Sep 14)Danielle Campbell (The Originals) as Hadley, a guest star in the pilot. (Jun 5)Genre: DramaCreated by: April Blair. Directed by: Rob Hardy.Produced by: Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Greg Berlanti, Robbie Rogers, Sarah Schechter & April Blair.Studios: Warner Bros. Television & Berlanti Productions.To air on Wednesdays at 9:00 P.M., after RiverdalePremiere: Wednesday, October 10 (with an encore Thurs. Oct 11) -- source link
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