All American: Homecoming

**All American: Homecoming** is a spinoff series of *All American*. The backdoor pilot aired on July 5, 2021, during the third season of *All American*. *All American: Homecoming* is a young adult sports drama set against the backdrop of the HBCU experience.

## Synopsis

From the executive producers of *All American*, *All American: Homecoming* is a young adult sports drama set against the backdrop of the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) experience at Bringston University, where Black excellence is a way of life. The series follows Simone, a young tennis hopeful from Beverly Hills who is trying to fight her way back to great after some time away from the court, and Damon, an elite baseball player from Chicago who is carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.

After Simone’s aunt Amara Patterson, a journalism teacher and activist, exposes a scandal that threatens to derail the school’s beloved baseball program, new coach Marcus Turner is determined to bring a championship back to Bringston the honest way — with Damon’s help. Damon will adjust to his new normal with fellow baseball player and childhood friend JR by his side. Meanwhile, as Simone struggles to find her footing, she will get a little guidance from Thea, the super-competitive queen bee of the Bringston tennis team, and Keisha, the school’s unofficial mayor, who will help Simone learn how to live her best life. As they contend with the high stakes of college sports, Simone and Damon will also navigate the highs, lows, and sexiness of unsupervised early adulthood at a prestigious HBCU.

## Cast

### Main Cast

* Geffri Maya as Simone Hicks
* Peyton Alex Smith as Damon Sims (seasons 1-2)
* Cory Hardrict as Coach Marcus Turner
* Kelly Jenrette as Amara Patterson (seasons 1-2; recurring season 3)
* Sylvester Powell as Jessie Raymond
* Camille Hyde as Thea Mays
* Mitchell Edwards as Cam Watkins
* Netta Walker as Keisha McCalla
* Rhoyle Ivy King as Nathaniel Hardin (season 2; recurring season 1)

### Special Guest Star

* Michael Evans Behling as Jordan Baker
* Daniel Ezra as Spencer James (season 2)
* Reggie Bush as himself (season 2)

### Notable Guest Stars

* Greta Onieogou as Layla Keating (season 2)
* Coco Gauff as herself (season 2)

## Production

### Development

On February 1, 2021, Geffri Maya has closed her deal to star in the proposed backdoor pilot spin-off. Nkechi Okoro Carroll is penning the project and executive produces alongside Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, David Madden and Robbie Rogers for Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television. Michael Schultz directed.

### Casting

On March 29, 2021, it was announced that Peyton Alex Smith, Cory Hadrict, Kelly Jenrette, Sylverser Powell, Netta Walker and Camille Hyde would star in the Geffri Maya-led backdoor pilot spin-off.

On December 16, 2021, it was announced that Mitchell Edwards would reprise his role as Cam as a series regular. Rhoyle Ivy King is cast in a recurring role as Nathaniel.

## References

1. ↑ ‘All American’ Spinoff Starring Geffri Maya in the Works at CW
2. ↑ ‘All American: Homecoming’: Peyton Alex Smith & Cory Hardrict Among Six Cast In the CW’s Planted Spinoff
3. ↑ ‘All American: Homecoming’: Mitchell Edwards Joins CW Spinoff As Series Regular