All American: Homecoming is an American sports drama television series created by Nkechi Okoro Carroll that premiered on The CW on February 21, 2022. It is a spin-off of All American.[1][2] In May 2022, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on October 10, 2022.[3][4]
Plot
In this spin-off from All American, Simone Hicks leaves behind her boyfriend Jordan in Los Angeles and attends Bringston University, a historically black college in Atlanta, Georgia where she decides to pursue her dreams of being a pro tennis player. Also attending the school is Damon Sims, a fellow freshman who is navigating the college scene to pursue his dream of playing baseball for the university after rejecting an MLB draft to continue to play baseball for Bringston under the guidance of his coach, Marcus Turner. Also included is Amara Patterson, Simone's aunt, who teaches journalism at Bringston.
Cast and characters
Main
Geffri Maya as Simone Hicks
Peyton Alex Smith as Damon Sims, a nationally ranked high school baseball prodigy
Kelly Jenrette as Amara Patterson, a successful journalist-turned-journalism professor and Simone's maternal aunt
Cory Hardrict as Coach Marcus Turner, tough and blunt baseball coach who played at Bringston University and was drafted into pro ball, only to have an injury sideline his career.
Sylvester Powell as Jessie "J.R." Raymond, Jr., an Atlanta native and varsity baseball player
Camille Hyde as Thea Mays, a queen-bee sophomore and tennis prodigy that gives off slight mean girl tendencies
Mitchell Edwards as Cam Watkins, Spencer James' Crenshaw football nemesis who is now a student at Bringston
Netta Walker as Keisha McCalla, the life of the party and the unofficial mayor of Bringston University; her father is the president of the university
Rhoyle Ivy King as Nathaniel Hardin (season 2;[5] recurring season 1), Simone and Keisha's non-binary, gender-fluid friend
On December 18, 2020, it was announced that The CW is in early development of a backdoor pilot for a spin-off of Geffri Maya's character Simone Hicks reprising her role from All American.[32] On February 1, 2021, The CW gave the spin-off a pilot order and titled it as All American: Homecoming.[33] On May 24, 2021, All American: Homecoming was picked up to series. The series is created by Nkechi Okoro Carroll who is expected to executive produce alongside Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, David Madden, and Robbie Rogers.[1] The backdoor pilot is written by Carroll and directed by Michael Schultz. The production companies involved with the series are Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television. The backdoor pilot aired on July 5, 2021 as part of the third season of All American.[34] The series premiered on February 21, 2022.[2] On May 12, 2022, The CW renewed the series for a second season which premiered on October 10, 2022.[3][4]
Casting
On March 29, 2021, it was reported that Peyton Alex Smith, Cory Hardrict, Kelly Jenrette, Sylverser Powell, Netta Walker, and Camille Hyde were cast to star.[35] On December 16, 2021, it was announced that Mitchell Edwards who recurs as Cam Watkins on All American is set to reprise his role on this series a series regular.[36] On January 28, 2022, it was reported that Tamberla Perry joined the cast in a recurring role.[37] On June 21, 2022, Rhoyle Ivy King was promoted as a series regular for the second season.[5]
Home media
After being scheduled to release on HBO Max in June 2022, the series was pulled from the schedule and added to Netflix on July 12, 2022 in the United States.[38]
Reception
Season 1
Viewership and ratings per episode of All American: Homecoming
