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Another Suits vet is headed to the City of Angels.

David Costabile, who played co-founding law firm partner Daniel Hardman on the USA Network drama, will reprise his role on NBC’s Suits LA, our sister site Variety reports. Details about his guest spot are not currently available.

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Exclusive: Precious Way (Heist 88) and Jalyn Hall (Till) have joined the cast of Tracy Morgan’s untitled NBC comedy pilot from Tina Fey, Robert Carlock and writer Sam Means.

Written by Carlock and Means, the comedy stars Morgan as Reggie, a disgraced former football player on a mission to rehabilitate his image.

The pair joins previously announced cast members Erika Alexander as Monica, Reggie’s childhood sweetheart from Brooklyn who co-parents with him and still is his agent and business manager, even though they divorced years ago; Daniel Radcliffe as Arthur Tobin, an award-winning filmmaker who moves into Reggie’s mansion to film an immersive documentary about the former star running back; and Bobby Moynihan as Gator, Reggie’s loyal former teammate who has always stuck with him even when things went sideways.

Also in series-regular roles, Way will portray Brina, Reggie’s loving and supportive fiancée who sees...

“Why are you a child?“

“Because of the year I was born.”

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That exchange in the Severance Season 2 premiere gave viewers an early indicator of what they could expect from Lumon’s new, young and unflappable deputy manager, Miss Huang. But she has multitudes, we would learn,...

A new cast member has boarded All American. The sports drama, which premiered in 2018 and is one of the last remaining CW scripted series on that was on the air before the network was acquired by Nexstar, was created by April Blair and stars Daniel Ezra, Bre-z, Greta Onieogou, and Michael Evans Behling. All American season 7, which will be the first not to feature Ezra as a series regular playing lead character Spencer James, is currently being written and does not yet have an official premiere date.

Per Deadline, Elijah M. Cooper - who played the older version of Angela Bassett's character's son Harry Grant in season 7 of 9-1-1 - has joined the cast of All American season 7 in a recurring role. He is set to play South Crenshaw High quarterback Yasi. He joins an incoming cast that also includes Osy Ikhile, Nathaniel McIntyre, Antonio J. Bell, and...

[This story contains major spoilers from the series finale of Fight Night.]

Kevin Hart’s Chicken Man is on the ground, breathing hard in fear, as Samuel L. Jackson’s badass gangster Frank Moten, known as the Black Godfather, holds a gun.

Subtly channeling Jackson’s legendary Pulp Fiction persona Jules Winnfield, Frank thunders, “You do believe in God, right?” Hart’s Chicken Man reply “with all my soul” produces a soft, but stern “then testify” from Frank. Not long after, a shot is fired, followed by a visual rewinding that flashes back to two weeks earlier, when Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist launched its story.

To launch the hit Peacock limited series — which Hart produces through his Hartbeat shingle with Will Packer — a black screened disclaimer appeared all capped in yellow type with the words “Based On Some Shit,” pause, “That Really Happened.” The series’ eighth and final episode returned to that moment, later revealing that Gordon “Chicken...

Cadillac Richie must hit the brakes on his plan to overthrow Frank “Black Godfather” Motem, after receiving a most unexpected phone call in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek from Peacock’s Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist finale, streaming this Thursday.

When last we tuned into the star-studded limited series (based on the 2020 true crime podcast of the same name), benched Atlanta Pd Detective J.D. Hudson (played by Don Cheadle) and informant Gordon “Chicken Man” Williams (Kevin Hart) had caught up with and confronted robbers Willie Black (Myles Bullock), McKinley “Mac” Rogers (Sinqua Walls) and Baby Ray (Jalyn Hall...

Kevin Hart and Taraji P. Henson are stepping out for the world premiere of their new Peacock series!

The co-stars posed for photos together at the premiere of Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist on Wednesday night (September 4) held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Fellow cast members in attendance included Terrence Howard with wife Mira Pak, Chloe Bailey, Don Cheadle with wife Bridgid Coulter, Lori Harvey, Samuel L. Jackson with wife Latanya Richardson, Dexter Darden, Myles Bullock, Jalyn Hall, Clifton Powell, Marsha Stephanie Blake, and Teresa Celeste.

Here’s a synopsis: Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist follows the infamous story of how an armed robbery on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight changed not only one man’s life but ultimately transformed Atlanta into the “Black Mecca.” When a hustler named Chicken Man (Hart) hosts an afterparty to celebrate the fight with...

Bel-Air is a teen drama series developed by Morgan Cooper, Malcolm Spellman, Tj Brady, and Rasheed Newson. Based on the popular Will Smith comedy series titled The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air by Andy and Susan Borowitz, the Peacock series follows the life of Will Smith, a 16-year-old boy as he is sent to gated mansions of Bel-Air to live with his rich aunt and uncle by his mother from the streets of Philadelphia. Bel-Air stars Jabari Banks, Cassandra Freeman, Jimmy Akingbola, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Simone Joy Jones, and Jordan L. Jones. So, if you loved the teen drama, tons of glamor, and a heartfelt story in Bel-Air, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is a comedy series created by Andy and Susan Borowitz. The NBC series follows a fictional version of...

Taye Diggs is enthusiastic about reprising his role as Billy Baker in All American season 7 or beyond. Billy's ghostly presence showcases how his character can continue to impact the show after his death. The future of All American beyond season 7 may be uncertain, but Diggs is open to being part of it.

All American alum Taye Diggs addresses the possibility of returning as Billy Baker once again, offering an enthusiastic response. Diggs made his final series regular appearance in All American season 5, with his character Billy Baker dying while rescuing a student during a dangerous bus accident. Since then, however, Diggs has made a guest appearance as a sort of ghostly presence while his loved ones read letters that he left behind. This suggests he could return again in the future.

In comments to TV Insider, Diggs expressed openness about reprising the role of Billy Baker in All American season...

A Fight Night is brewing this fall.

Peacock has released a new trailer (above) for Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, its limited series set in Atlanta on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback, which will begin streaming Thursday, Sept. 5.

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Created by Shaye Ogbonna and based on the iHeart true-crime podcast,...

Blue Ivy Carter has another award to add to her collection.

The 12-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z nabbed the YoungStars Award, which honors child and teen entertainers, at the 2024 BET Awards. The show aired Sunday night on BET, but that category was not presented during the live telecast (and the Carters were not in attendance at the show).

She was competing for the award along with Akira Akbar, Demi Singleton, Heiress Diana Harris, Jabria McCullum, Jalyn Hall, Leah Jeffries and Van Van, the latter of whom performed during the show.

Beyoncé also won a BET Award on Sunday, earning the viewer’s choice award for “Texas Hold ‘Em.”

Blue Ivy appears in the upcoming Lion King sequel, Mufasa: The Lion King, voicing Princess Kiara. It marks her feature film debut. The film, which hits theaters Dec. 20, will tell the backstory of Simba’s father, Mufasa, an orphan who grew up to be a wise,...

BET honored Black excellence in music, television, film, and sports across more than 20 categories at the BET Awards 2024 on Sunday, June 30 (8Pm Et/Pt). The star-studded lineup of performers at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles included Lauryn Hill & Yg Marley, Tanner Adell, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, Will Smith, Tyla and Victoria Monét, alongside presenters Andra Day, Colman Domingo, DC Young Fly, Devale Ellis, Jay Ellis, Jessica Betts, Ms. Pat, Niecy Nash-Betts, Saucy Santana and more.

Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson returned to host “Culture’s Biggest Night,” and Grammy-winning global icon Usher was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement BET Award. Drake led all nominees with seven bids and Megan Thee Stallion opened up the ceremony. See the full list of nominees and winners below.

Album of the Year

Chris Brown, “11:11”

Gunna, “A Gift & A Curse”

21 Savage, “American Dream”

Usher,...

Taye Diggs' return to All American in season 6 could offer closure and guidance to mourning characters. The tragic twist from season 5 continues to impact the characters' stories in season 6. Uncertainty surrounds Billy Baker's unexpected return in All American season 6, episode 8, with the possibility of flashbacks or visions.

All American characters have come and gone throughout its six seasons, but one departure rattled the show and its characters, and their return in a season 6 episode can change everything. The CW sports drama, created by April Blair, is inspired by former professional football player Spencer Paysinger, with Daniel Ezra's Spencer James serving as the character based on him. Like Spencer in All American, Paysinger grew up in South Los Angeles but attended Beverly Hills High School, where he played as a linebacker on the football team. However, the series takes many creative liberties when adapting Paysinger's life story.

All American...

All American season 7 may feature an entirely new cast, marking a risky move by the show and network. The season 6 finale could bring closure to characters' stories, potentially paving the way for a new cast (if The CW renews All American). History shows that TV shows rarely succeed after a complete cast overhaul, putting All American at risk.

Rumors regarding what the cast will look like for a potential seventh season of All American are shocking, to say the least, and if they are true, future episodes of the television show will never be the same. The CW sports drama series, created by April Blair, is based on the life of former professional football player Spencer Paysinger before he made it to the NFL. Of course, All American takes many creative liberties when adapting Paysinger's real story, but Daniel Ezra's Spencer exhibits many of the real-life linebacker's qualities and circumstances.

BET announced the 2024 BET Awards nominees today. Drake leads the nominations with seven, while Nicki Minaj has six.

BET also announced “BET Awards” 2024 performance lineup, which includes GloRilla, Latto, Muni Long, Sexyy Red, Shaboozey, and Victoria Monét.

The BET Awards 2024, will air live on BET on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 8 pm Et/ Pt.

Here are the nominees:

Album Of The Year

11:11, Chris Brown

A Gift & A Curse, Gunna

American Dream, 21 Savage

Coming Home, Usher

For All The Dogs (Scary Hours Edition), Drake

Jaguar Ii, Victoria Monét

Michael, Killer Mike

Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj

Best Female R&b/Pop Artist

Beyoncé

Coco Jones

Doja Cat

H.E.R.

Muni Long

Sza

Tyla

Victoria Monét

Best Male R&b/Pop Artist

Brent Faiyaz

Bryson Tiller

Burna Boy

Chris Brown

Drake

Fridayy

October London

Usher

Best Group

¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $Ign

2 Chainz & Lil Wayne

41

Blxst & Bino Rideaux

City Girls

Flo

Maverick City Music

Wanmor...

The Drake-Kendrick Lamar showdown will continue — at the 2024 BET Awards.

The rappers will compete in two categories at the June 30 show: best male hip-hop artist and best collaboration. In the latter category, Drake is nominated for “Rich Baby Daddy” with Sza and Sexyy Red, while Lamar is nominated for his guest verse on the remix of Beyoncé’s “America Has a Problem.”

Drake is the show’s top contender with seven nominations, thanks to his album For All the Dogs (Scary Hours Edition). Lamar didn’t release an album that was eligible this year. The Canadian rapper’s other nominations include album of the year, best male R&b/pop artist and viewer’s choice for “Rich Baby Daddy.” He’s nominated twice in the video of the year category: “Rich Baby Daddy” and his guest verse on J. Cole’s “First Person Shooter,” the late 2023 track that reignited his feud with Lamar.

The lengthy wait for All American Season 6 is almost over, but a shocking piece of casting news has dropped just days ahead of the premiere.

TVLine reports that Hunter Clowdus is officially out of the show after five seasons playing JJ Parker.

The official confirmation comes months after the actor hinted his time on the show was over in response to a fan on Instagram.

During the extended hiatus, fans wondered if Clowdus was leaving The CW football drama.

In response to a fan questioning his departure, the actor said that he didn’t want to walk away from the show.

“I wanted to give the fans that character proper closure,” he dished, adding that he “began to feel very unwelcome there and it was really taking a toll” on his mental health.

Hunter Clowdus did not choose to leave All American

The star conceded that the show ultimately decided...

By the time All American Season 6 premieres, the show will have been off the air for almost 11 months.

The football drama typically airs on The CW in the fall, but thanks to the dual Hollywood strikes that brought scripted TV to a halt, new episodes are still a while away.

All American has enjoyed five successful seasons, and there’s much skepticism about where the show can go beyond Season 6.

The CW has been laser-focused on change and eradicated most of the genre shows with millions of fans.

With the premiere of All American Season 6 coming up, there’s no time like the present to dive into everything there is to know about it.

We’ve done all the digging, so you don’t have to.

When will All American Season 6 premiere?

At one point, All American Season 6 was supposed to premiere on The CW in fall 2023.

Thanks to the aforementioned strikes,...

Prepare for an emotionally charged episode of “Genius: MLK/X” Season 4, Episode 8 titled “Can You Imagine,” airing on National Geographic at 10:08 Pm on Thursday, February 22, 2024. In this poignant installment, viewers will witness the culmination of the remarkable lives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

As tensions within the Nation of Islam (Noi) reach a boiling point, Malcolm X finds himself in hot water after daring to criticize the organization. Meanwhile, Martin Luther King Jr.’s unwavering commitment to his political beliefs leads him to make the ultimate sacrifice for the civil rights movement.

Tragically, both leaders meet untimely ends as they are assassinated, but their legacies live on, continuing to inspire generations to come. Join National Geographic as they pay tribute to the enduring impact of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, two extraordinary individuals who fought tirelessly for justice and equality.

Don’t miss “Genius: MLK/X: Can You Imagine,...

Prepare to be captivated by a pivotal episode of “Genius: MLK/X” Season 4, Episode 7 titled “The Sword and the Shield,” airing on National Geographic at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, February 22, 2024. In this compelling installment, viewers will witness a brief but impactful meeting between the two iconic leaders, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, in Washington D.C. as they rally support for the passage of the Civil Rights Act.

As the Civil Rights movement gains momentum, Martin Luther King Jr. receives the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for his tireless advocacy and leadership. Meanwhile, Malcolm X takes significant steps forward by forming two new organizations, further solidifying his position as a key figure in the struggle for racial equality.

However, both men find themselves under increasing scrutiny and surveillance, highlighting the challenges they face in their fight for justice and equality. Don’t miss the drama, tension, and historical significance in...

Exclusive: Peacock‘s limited series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist has added six actors to its growing cast: Chloe Bailey (Candy Cane Lane), Melvin Gregg (Snowfall), Artrece Johnson (A Thousand One), Jalyn Hall (Genius: MLK/X), Clifton Powell (Black Lightning) and Lori Harvey. Production is set to begin next week

The series, based on the eponymous iHeartPodcast, will tell the story of how on the night of Ali’s defeat of Jerry Quarry, which came after he was banned from boxing for refusing to enter the military draft, hundreds of guests at an after-party were robbed at gunpoint, becoming one of the largest armed robberies the country has ever seen. Fight Night, set in Atlanta, will focus on the cop and the hustler, at the center of it all.

Previously announced cast includes Dexter Darden as Muhammad Ali, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Hart, Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson and Don Cheadle.

Get ready for a riveting episode of “Genius: MLK/X” as Season 4 Episode 6, titled “The American Promise,” airs on National Geographic at 10:09 Pm on Thursday, February 15, 2024. In this pivotal installment, viewers are transported back to the monumental events of 1963 that shaped the lives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

As the nation grapples with the aftermath of the March on Washington and the tragic assassination of President Kennedy, both men find themselves at a crossroads. Martin emerges as the moral leader of the civil rights movement, leading with unwavering resolve and determination. Meanwhile, Malcolm faces turmoil within the Nation of Islam, ultimately leading to his suspension from the organization.

Join the journey as “Genius: MLK/X” delves into the profound impact of these historic events on the lives and legacies of two iconic figures. Don’t miss “The American Promise” as it offers insight into the struggles and triumphs of Martin Luther King Jr.

Get ready for an emotionally charged episode of “Genius: MLK/X” as Season 4 Episode 5, titled “Matriarchs,” airs on National Geographic at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, February 15, 2024. In this compelling installment, viewers are taken behind the scenes to explore the lives of Coretta Scott King and Betty Shabazz, the influential wives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, respectively.

As pressures and expectations mount, Coretta and Betty find themselves grappling with the challenges of balancing their public personas with their private lives. They are forced to confront their resolve and decisions, questioning the sacrifices they’ve made in the name of their husbands’ causes.

With raw emotions and poignant storytelling, “Matriarchs” offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of two remarkable women who played pivotal roles in the civil rights movement. Don’t miss this powerful episode of “Genius: MLK/X” as it delves deep into the complexities of love, activism,...

On February 1, 2024, National Geographic premiered the fourth season of “Genius,” which centers on two icons of the civil rights movement: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. “Genius: MLK/X” stars Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Aaron Pierre in the titular roles, with a supporting cast that includes Weruche Opia, Jayme Lawson, Jalyn Hall and the late Ron Cephas Jones.

The limited series puts an intense focus on the formative years of Martin and Malcolm, showing how their experiences and relationships as young children and teens shaped and influenced the iconic figures they would become. Malcolm’s release from prison and Martin’s graduation from Boston University begin their respective journeys that will one day change the nation, but also begin a budding rivalry.

Executive produced by Reggie Rock Bythewood, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, the pilot episode is written by playwright Jeff Stetson (“The Meeting”) and directed by Channing Godfrey Peoples.

Get ready for an intense and thought-provoking episode of “Genius: MLK/X” as Season 4 continues with Episode 4 titled “Watch the Throne.” This powerful installment is set to air on National Geographic at 10:10 Pm on Thursday, February 8, 2024, and it promises to be a defining moment in the lives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

In this gripping episode, Martin Luther King Jr. faces a harrowing attack that forces him to confront his own mortality. The aftermath of this attack leaves him grappling with profound questions about his leadership and the sacrifices required to lead a movement.

Meanwhile, Malcolm X seizes an opportunity to elevate the profile of the Nation of Islam (Noi). His strategic mind and determination to empower his community take center stage as he works tirelessly to further the Noi’s influence.

“Watch the Throne” delves deep into the complexities of leadership, activism, and personal sacrifice.

Get ready for a captivating episode of “Genius: MLK/X” as the series continues with Season 4, Episode 3 titled “Protect Us.” This thought-provoking episode is scheduled to air on National Geographic at 9:00 Pm on Thursday, February 8, 2024, and it promises to be a powerful exploration of pivotal moments in the lives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.

In this installment, the Bus Boycott gains momentum, and Martin Luther King Jr. finds himself and his new family facing growing safety concerns. As he leads the civil rights movement, the risks and challenges escalate, testing his determination and resolve like never before.

Meanwhile, Malcolm X is on his own path, working tirelessly to create a space for Muslims in the vibrant Harlem community. His journey introduces him to new member Betty Saunders, and viewers can look forward to witnessing their initial meeting and the dynamics that unfold.

“Genius: MLK/X” continues...

Exclusive: Duván Duque, the Colombian writer-director behind 2024 Oscar-qualifying short All-Inclusive, has signed with UTA and Silent R Management.

World premiering at TIFF last year before going on to play over 70 festivals around the world, where it picked up 20+ awards, Duque’s latest watches as a young boy’s fragile family is shaken when his desperate father faces the possibility of money laundering as a way out of their financial struggles, putting the kid’s precious bond with his stepmother at risk. By shifting the focus from a spectacular tales of drug lords to the emotional journey of a boy with little control over his fate, the drama offers a fresh angle on Colombian society, transcending the typical tropes through which it’s represented.

All-Inclusive was produced by Oscar-nominated French producers Christophe Barral and Toufik Ayadi of Srab Films, as well as Colombian producer Franco Lolli...

Exclusive: Carmen Jaquier and Mohamed Kordofani, a pair of fast-rising international filmmakers whose respective films Thunder and Goodbye Julia have both recently been submitted for International Feature Oscar consideration, have signed with Jewerl Ross at Silent R Management.

Representing Switzerland is Jaquier, whose first solo feature world premiered at TIFF last year. Pic is set in 1900 and stars Lilith Grasmug as Elisabeth, a 17-year-old girl on the cusp of taking vows to become a nun, whose life is set on another course following the sudden death of her older sister. She returns to her family after five years in the convent to help on their farm in a mountain village. The mysteries surrounding her sister’s death prompt her to fight for her right to self-determination and to rebel against the strict expectations of the village community.

Thunder scored a sustained standing ovation at its European premiere in San Sebastian...

Coco Jones, Burna Boy, Latto and Beyoncé Knowles walked away from the 2023 BET Awards with wins, but first, Jones and Latto walked the red carpet before the ceremony.

Drake led the 2023 nominations with seven nods, followed by GloRilla with six nominations. Lizzo and 21 Savate tied for five nods, and the artists tied for four nominations included Burna Boy, Ice Spice, Chris Brown, Sza and Beyoncé.

“Real Housewives” stars Karen Huger, Eva Marcille and Claudia Jordan walked the red carpet. So did younger stars King Combs, Jalyn Hall and Coco Jones — who won Best New Artist — also represented the generations of Black performers making moves in entertainment.

Here’s who else showed up and what they wore:...

Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman whose claim that 14-year-old Emmett Till whistled at her during a grocery store visit led to the Black teenager’s brutal murder in August 1955, died of cancer Tuesday in Westlake, Louisiana. She was 88.

Donham’s death while under hospice care was confirmed today in a report filed by the Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, coroner’s office.

Donham, known as Carolyn Bryant at the time of Till’s lynching, was the 21-year-old owner-cashier of a small general store in Money, Mississippi, when she first encounter Till, a Chicago boy who was visiting relatives in town. After Donham told her then-husband Roy Bryant and his half-brother J.W. Milam that Till had whistled at her in the store – a claim that has been much disputed and remains unfounded – the two men abducted, tortured and murdered the boy.

The crime went unpunished – an all-white jury acquitted the two men,...

Clockwise from left: The Rundown (Screenshot: Universal Pictures/YouTube), Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure(Screenshot: Orion Pictures/YouTube), Howard The Duck (Screenshot: Universal Pictures)Graphic: The A.V. Club

As we all welcome the move to warmer weather, Prime Video has a great lineup in May to try and keep you indoors.

In May, Prime Video will return to the world of live awards shows as it again broadcasts the Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11. The major event will be hosted by country-music superstars Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks. The 58th ACM Awards will stream live from The Star in Frisco, Texas. One of the benefits of an awards show on a streaming service is that it doesn’t run commercials. If Prime Video continues the tradition it started last year, the ACMs will utilize the entire venue to keep the action moving throughout the show.

Coming to the streaming service in May is Wes Anderson’s “Moonrise Kingdom,” a charming, stylized coming-of-age adventure about two offbeat 12-year-olds (played by Kara Hayward and Jared Gilman) who find solace in each other. Their touching romance is a potent reminder that love comes at all ages — and adults have much to learn from children.

Derek Luke always knew he wanted to be a hero — or rather, play one. But when the opportunity for him to join the Marvel universe arose in 2011’s “Captain America: The First Avenger,” he wasn’t so sure — even after his agent, the late Ed Limato, insisted.

“If he sent me something, he would say, ‘Do you like it? Alright we’ll get him next time, kiddo, no pressure,’” Luke says. “This was the only script that he said, ‘You need to do this. And I’m like, ‘No. Absolutely not. First of all, Marvel, like, what is that?’”

Limato was firm, so Luke took a meeting with Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige. Upon entering his office, Luke’s eyes were drawn to a section of the wall full of Black characters, ones he didn’t even know existed. Luke leaned in and took the role.

“I think that’s...

Centering around twin brothers, Josh and Jordan Bell, The Crossover is currently available to stream on Disney+. The show is based on Kwame Alexander's Newberry Award-winning book, which is written entirely in verse. Although several changes had to be made to bring this from page to screen, Alexander finds a way to incorporate his original style into the script. However, he doesn't take on the challenge alone.

Alexander teams up with Damani Johnson and Kimberly Harrison to transform his novel into an eight-episode television series. Johnson has worked on projects such as Star Trek: Picard and Major Crimes, while Harrison is known for her work on Criminal Minds. The main cast of the show includes Jalyn Hall, Amir O’Neil, Derek Luke, Sabrina Revelle, Deja Monique Cruz, Trevor Bush, Skyla I’Lece, and Daveed Diggs.

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The Crossover showrunners chat exclusively with Screen Rant about developing the page-to-screen adaptation,...

The first season of The Crossover is now available to stream exclusively on Disney+. While the coming-of-age story follows Josh and Jordan and their different levels of dedication to the same sport, it centers around the notion that "family is a net tied together." Although the brothers struggle to decide who they are and what they want, their parents, Chuck and Crystal Bell, are always there to guide them in the right direction.

The husband and wife duo are played by actors Derek Luke and Sabrina Revelle. Luke has worked on projects such as Marvel's Captain America: The First Avenger and Netflix's 13 Reasons Why. Meanwhile, Revelle is most notably known for her role as Coach Elaine Loni in All American: Homecoming. The rest of the main cast includes Jalyn Hall, Amir O’Neil, Deja Monique Cruz, Trevor Bush, Skyla I’Lece, and Daveed Diggs.

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The entirety of The Crossover Season 1 is now available to stream on Disney+. A sports drama inserted into a coming-of-age story, The Crossover follows middle schoolers, Jalyn and Josh, as they discover who they are both alongside and outside each other. The series is based on the book by Kwame Alexander, who serves as showrunner alongside Damani Johnson and Kimberly A. Harrison.

The Bell brothers are portrayed by Jalyn Hall, who plays Josh ('Filthy'), and Amir O’Neil, who plays Jordan ('Jb'). Hall has worked on several projects such as John Henry and Bruiser but is most notably known for his role as Dillon James on The CW's All American. Meanwhile, O’Neil was a series regular on Marlon and voiced the character, Marty, on Madagascar: A Little Wild. The rest of the main cast includes Derek Luke, Sabrina Revelle, Deja Monique Cruz, Trevor Bush, Skyla I’Lece, and Daveed Diggs.

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In Disney+’s latest series, The Crossover, the teenage intricacies of first love, drama, and aspiring stardom reign supreme on and off the court. Based on the critically acclaimed best-selling verse novel by Kwame Alexander, who also serves as the TV adaptation’s creator, EP, co-writer and co-showrunner, the series follows the lives of two teen brothers, Josh (Jalyn Hall) and Jordan Bell (Amir O’Neil) as they navigate life’s many uncertainties from boyhood to manhood. Though primarily focused on the boy’s relationship with basketball, a sport engrained in them at birth thanks to their former professional basketball-playing father (Derek Luke), the series unabashedly tackles serious issues regarding teenage rebellion, self-discovery, disability, and mental health challenges.

Hall told Deadline about the significance of being a part of a series that centers on two young Black male teens. “I believe that realistic and relatable coming-of-age stories are really important in today’s society,...

Disney+ Hotstar sports drama, “The Crossover” puts a strong emphasis on the concept of the ideal family. The series depicts a sports-freak family where there are no limitations on having ambitions or fulfilling them. The protagonists of “Crossover” are twin brothers Josh “Filthy McNasty” Bell (Jalyn Hall) and Jordan Bell (Amir O’Neil), two aspiring basketball players who come from a family where their father Chuck Bell (Derek Luke) encourages them to regard basketball as their ultimate devotion. Principal Crystal Bell (Sabrina Revelle), their mother, might be a little bit tough at times, but she also encourages her sons to follow their hearts and pursue their dreams. Sadly, life claimed many beloved things from this family, continuously breaking them down, but by rising from the ashes, the Bell Brothers illustrated that everything is possible if there is determination toward one’s goal.

Spoilers Ahead

‘The Crossover’ Season 1: Recap

Beginning with a futuristic scenario,...

When basketball fans gather to discuss the Greatest of All Time, the debates tend to be comparative. Russell vs. Wilt. Magic vs. Bird. The search for The Next Jordan or The Next Kobe or The Next LeBron.

The Current LeBron is still active in his own portion of the Goat conversation, presumably by virtue of his status as producer on Starz’s Survivor’s Remorse. But the newest TV series from James’ SpringHill company is more likely to evoke comparisons than any direct declarations of greatness. My notes on Disney+’s eight-episode The Crossover are scattered with references to other shows that the family basketball drama brought to mind.

It doesn’t quite achieve the lyrical poeticism of OWN’s David Makes Man or the earnest adolescent sincerity of Freevee’s High School or the proficiently executed basketball rush of Apple TV+’s Swagger or the enticing time-jumping mystery of The WB’s Jack & Bobby.

You can go as far as you want in life, as long as you’ve got family behind you. That’s the poignant, emotional message at the core of “The Crossover,” the new series coming to Disney+ on Wednesday, April 5. Based on the best-selling novel by Kwame Alexander, this is a family-friendly series all about pursuing one’s dreams, and the idea that it’s never too late to reach for your goals. You can watch with a subscription to Disney+.

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“The Crossover” is a heartwarming, poignant story about a family of basketball players. The series introduces teen brothers Josh (Jalyn Hall) and Jordan (Amir O’Neil) Bell, widely considered basketball phenoms.

In April 2023, Disney+ will welcome a sports drama TV series, a sci-fi TV series, a documentary miniseries starring a Marvel actor, a movie based on two beloved classic Disney characters, and the final episodes of a popular Star Wars TV series. March saw the arrival of the first episodes of the highly-anticipated season 3 of The Mandalorian, the sports drama movie Chang Can Dunk, the crossover event Disney NHL Big City Greens Classic, season 3 of Secrets of Sulphur Springs, and season 2 of Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.

In April, Disney+ will add more titles from the Mouse House’s different branches, such as season 1 of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks Showdown, more episodes of The Owl House and Big City Greens, National Geographic’s Secrets of Elephants, and more. All eyes, however, will be on the original content joining Disney+’s catalog, most notably a sports-drama TV series focused on basketball, a documentary miniseries starring Jeremy Renner,...

While it’s unclear whether or not Trevante Rhodes is into astrology, it’s hard not to notice the ways in which he embodies the archetype of his zodiac sign, Aquarius: unconventional, independent, progressive, nonconforming, and most of all, a free spirit.

When browsing Rhodes’ Instagram, one learns he has a thing for art and sunsets. He’s also a poet with great taste in music, in particular jazz and the soulful sounds of the ‘70s, such as the work of the great Marvin Gaye. But when asking Rhodes to define himself,...

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If anyone embodies Drake’s song “Started From the Bottom,” Shamier Anderson, a fellow Canadian, does. “I’ve been grinding for a minute from Toronto,” says the actor, who grew up in Scarborough, a marginalized district with three brothers and their single mom, a Jamaican immigrant. “My mother didn’t accept the labels that we had very little hope, very little promise. She used to tell us, ‘Even though they label you as an at-risk community, we’re at risk to be extraordinary.’ “

Anderson took his mother’s words to heart: He started from the bottom, and now he’s here.

At 6-foot-2, he walks into the Southgate Bar at the Essex Hotel in New York, smiling brightly even though he’s in the middle of a 48-hour sprint promoting his latest movie, Bruiser. Streaming now on Hulu, the Onyx Collective drama stars Anderson as the temperamental father of an...

Just a few days after HBO confirmed that “Succession” would end with its upcoming fourth season, the network announced this week that dark comedy “Barry” will also air its fourth and final season beginning April 16. The show, starring Bill Hader as a hitman turned actor, is a twisted tale of ambition and crime. Hader, who is also the writer and director of the Emmy-winning series, co-stars with Henry Winkler, Sarah Goldberg, Stephen Root, and Anthony Carrigan.

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The six-episode second season of “Schmigadoon!” is set to arrive on Apple TV on April 5. The musical comedy series is about a couple (Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michael Key) in a magical town straight out of musical theater classics. Unlike the Golden Age-imagery of the first season, the Season 2 trailer shows the pair in a town is fashioned as the more gritty, sexy musicals of the 1960s and ’70s. This season,...

Disney+ has released the official trailer for its highly anticipated original series “The Crossover.” From Disney Branded Television, the series is based on the critically acclaimed best-selling novel in-verse by Kwame Alexander and stars an ensemble cast of series regulars, including Derek Luke, Daveed Diggs and more. All episodes of the series begin streaming April 5, only on Disney+. “The Crossover” is a heartwarming, poignant story about a family of basketball players. The series introduces teen brothers Josh (Jalyn Hall) and Jordan (Amir O’Neil) Bell, widely considered basketball phenoms. Through his lyrical poetry, an adult version of Josh, aka Filthy (Daveed Diggs), narrates the story of he and his brother’s coming-of-age, on and off the court, as their former professional basketball player father adjusts to life after basketball and their mother finally pursues lifelong dreams of her own. In addition to Hall, O’Neil and Diggs, the series also...

Winners and special honorees were celebrated at the 14th Annual Aafca Awards at the Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on March 1. Prior to the festivities, Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford caught up with a few of the night’s presenters and honorees on the red carpet.

Watch her chats with “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” director Ryan Coogler, Aafca President and Co-Founder Gil Robertson, “Emancipation” star Charmaine Bingwa, “Double Cross” star Ashley A. Williams, “Black Beauty Effect” executive producer C.J. Faison, Amazon Studios Head of Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Latasha Gillespie and “Till” star Jalyn Hall above.

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Will Smith was the surprise guest that set the room abuzz Wednesday night at the 14th annual African American Film Critics Assn. Awards at the Beverly Wilshire hotel.

But Smith had tough competition in the emotional-speech department from fellow honorees that included Danielle Deadwyler, Viola Davis, Angela Bassett and Gina Prince-Bythewood.

Deadwyler, who won lead actress honors for her tour de force role in “Till,” drew the crowd’s the attention to the world-changing impact of Mamie Till-Mobley, whose provocative decision to show pictures of her son’s brutalized corpse helped ignite the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s and ’60s.

Like other speakers, Deadwyler drew a direct comparison to the conditions that existed more than a half-century ago to the present day, when politicians are pursuing racist legislation designed to restrict the teaching of American history in schools as it relates to the Black experience over the past 400 years.

In anticipation of the imminent release of its upcoming original series, The Crossover, Disney has released the official trailer for the coming-of-age drama series starring Jalyn Hall (All America), Amir O’Neill (Marlon), and an ensemble supporting cast. Based on the acclaimed Kwame Alexander novel in-verse of the same name, The Crossover centers on a basketball family with a focus on twin brothers Josh “Filthy” Bell (Hall) and Jordan “Jb” Bell (O’Neill) both famous in their community for their skills on the hardwood floors. While technically a sports show, the series will lean heavily into exploring the Bells' family dynamics, taking audiences on a heartwarming ride through their highs and lows.

Disney+ has revealed the first official trailer for its highly anticipated, LeBron James-produced original series The Crossover, based on Newbery Medal-winning and Coretta Scott King Book Awards’ Author Honoree Kwame Alexander’s novel of the same name. The Crossover features a family of basketball players, particularly teen brothers Josh (Jalyn Hall) and Jordan (Amir O’Neil) Bell, both widely considered basketball phenoms. Through his lyrical poetry, an adult version of Josh, aka Filthy (Daveed Diggs), narrates the story of his and his brother’s coming-of-age, on and off the court, as their former professional basketball player father adjusts to life after basketball and their mother finally pursues lifelong dreams of her own. Disney+ The series also stars Derek Luke as the former professional basketball player and the boys’ father and coach, Chuck Bell; Sabrina Revelle as the family matriarch Crystal Bell, who is “more about Gpa than NBA;” Deja Monique Cruz...