The Crossover (TV series)
The Crossover is an upcoming sports drama television series based on the novel of the same name by Kwame Alexander.
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| Based on | The Crossover by Kwame Alexander |
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| Narrated by | Daveed Diggs |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Original network | Disney+ |
Premise
Brothers Josh and JB Bell are considered basketball phenomena, and navigate their lives entering adulthood as well as the growth of their family.
Cast
- Jalyn Hall as Josh Bell
- Amir O'Neil as JB Bell
- Derek Luke as Chuck Bell
- Sabrina Revelle as Crystal Bell
- Skyla I'Lece as Alexis
- Deja Monique Cruz as Maya
- Trevor Raine Bush as Vondle
Production
Disney+ ordered a pilot for the adaptation of the novel in May 2021, with Jalyn Hall and Amir O'Neil cast to star.[1] In June, Derek Luke, Sabrina Revelle, Skyla I'Lece, Deja Monique Cruz and Trevor Raine Bush were added to the cast.[2]
The series was officially greenlit in January 2022, with LeBron James' production company SpringHill Entertainment joining the production.[3] In February, Daveed Diggs was cast to narrate the series.[4]
Filming began in February 2022.[5]
References
- Petski, Denise (May 21, 2021). "The Crossover: Jalyn Hall & Amir O'Neil To Star In Disney+ Pilot Based On Kwame Alexander Book". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- Petski, Denise (June 9, 2021). "The Crossover: Derek Luke, Sabrina Revelle Among 5 Cast In Disney+ Pilot Based On Kwame Alexander Book". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- Andreeva, Nellie (January 20, 2022). "The Crossover: Disney+ Picks Up Kwame Alexander's Basketball Drama To Series; LeBron James Joins As EP". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- White, Peter (February 8, 2022). "Daveed Diggs To Narrate Disney+ Basketball Series The Crossover". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 8 February 2022.
- Otterson, Joe (January 20, 2022). "Disney Plus Orders Kwame Alexander Basketball Drama The Crossover to Series, LeBron James Boards as Executive Producer". Variety. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
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