All American: Homecoming

All American: Homecoming is an American sports drama television series created by Nkechi Okoro Carroll that premiered on The CW on February 21, 2022.[1][2]

All American: Homecoming
GenreSports drama
Created byNkechi Okoro Carroll
Starring
Music byBlake Neely
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Jon Wallace
  • Carl Ogawa
  • Jennifer Lence
  • Jonathan Gabay
  • Ed Tapia
CinematographyHans Charles
Editors
  • Finnian Murray
  • Alexander Aquino-Kaljakin
  • Stephanie Neroes
Production companies
Release
Original networkThe CW
Original releaseFebruary 21, 2022 (2022-02-21) –
present (present)
Chronology
Related showsAll American

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 Amara'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 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

Recurring
  • Rhoyle Ivy King as Nathaniel Hardin, Simone and Keisha's non-binary, gender-fluid friend
  • Leonard Roberts as President Zeke Allen
  • Derek Rivera as Santiago Reyes
  • Tamberla Perry as Keena Sims, Damon's always on momager who wants her future MLB star son back on track after choosing Bringston.

Special guest star

Episodes
Further information: List of All American episodes § ep49

Backdoor pilot (2021)
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
4917"All American: Homecoming"Michael SchultzNkechi Okoro CarrollJuly 5, 2021 (2021-07-05)T13.225160.58[3]

Season 1 (2022)
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date [4]Prod.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Start Over"Michael SchultzNkechi Okoro CarrollFebruary 21, 2022 (2022-02-21)T13.235010.47[5]
2"Under Pressure"Kelli WilliamsMarqui JacksonFebruary 28, 2022 (2022-02-28)T13.235020.40[6]
3"Love and War"Sheelin ChokseyCam'ron MooreMarch 7, 2022 (2022-03-07)T13.235030.41[7]
4"If Only You Knew"Oz ScottAlison McKenzieMarch 14, 2022 (2022-03-14)T13.235040.44[8]
5"Truth Hurts"Michael SchultzHollie OvertonMarch 21, 2022 (2022-03-21)T13.235050.42[9]
6"Family Affair"Ryan ZaragozaJeffrey David ThomasMarch 28, 2022 (2022-03-28)T13.235060.38[10]
7"Godspeed"David McWhirterCharia RoseApril 11, 2022 (2022-04-11)T13.235070.33[11]
8"Just A Friend"Dawn WilkinsonMegan McNamaraApril 18, 2022 (2022-04-18)T13.235080.30[12]
9"Ordinary People"Christine SwansonCam'ron Moore & Alison McKenzieApril 25, 2022 (2022-04-25)T13.235090.38[13]
10"Move On"Eric Dean SeatonHollie OvertonMay 2, 2022 (2022-05-02)T13.235100.34[14]
11"What Now?"[15]Nikhil PanizJeffrey David Thomas & Charia RoseMay 9, 2022 (2022-05-09)TBATBD
12"Confessions"[16]Benny BoomMarqui JacksonMay 16, 2022 (2022-05-16)TBATBD
13"Irreplaceable"[17]Christine SwansonNkechi Okoro Carroll & Megan McNamaraMay 23, 2022 (2022-05-23)TBATBD

Production

Development

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.[18] On February 1, 2021, The CW gave the spin-off a pilot order and titled it as All American: Homecoming.[19] 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.[20] The series premiered on February 21, 2022.[2]

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.[21] 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.[22] On January 28, 2022, it was reported that Tamberla Perry joined the cast in a recurring role.[23]

Reception
Viewership and ratings per episode of All American: Homecoming
No. Title Air dateRating
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions)		DVR
(18–49)		DVR viewers
(millions)		Total
(18–49)		Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Start Over" February 21, 20220.10.47[5]TBDTBDTBDTBD
2 "Under Pressure" February 28, 20220.10.40[6]TBDTBDTBDTBD
3 "Love and War" March 7, 20220.10.41[7]TBDTBDTBDTBD
4 "If Only You Knew" March 14, 20220.10.44[8]TBDTBDTBDTBD
5 "Truth Hurts" March 21, 20220.10.42[9]TBDTBDTBDTBD
6 "Family Affair" March 28, 20220.10.38[10]TBDTBDTBDTBD
7 "Godspeed" April 11, 20220.10.33[11]TBDTBDTBDTBD
8 "Just A Friend" April 18, 20220.10.30[12]TBDTBDTBDTBD
9 "Ordinary People" April 25, 20220.10.38[13]TBDTBDTBDTBD
10 "Move On" May 2, 20220.10.34[14]TBDTBDTBDTBD

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