So why was her perspective not at the forefront? But even as the series stumbles into the occasional rough patch, Homecomings dependable north star is its generosity of spirit. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Simones arrival at Bringston shakes things up for Thea as her instant dislike of her rival clashes with the bond they share as Black women in Tennis. It has to be earned. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. I give so much love and support to these athletes, especially Black athletes who constantly have to raise their bar every single time that they play. Amara is unapologetic in her desire to report the truth, which puts her at odds with the administration. We talk about it in our writers room, the boundaries around friendships, Carroll says. New episodes of All American air Mondays at 8/7c on The CW and the franchise is expanding via All American: Homecoming, a Simone-centric spinoff that was ordered to series at the. Throughout the series, people will start to see how relationships, communication, friendship, and genuine love and support are such key components of the collegiate space. Although she has never been as central to the plot as the other main characters, knowing she was set to lead the spinoff series should have been a reason to give her a more substantial storyline before leaving. Its teammate versus teammate in a series of single-elimination matches. All Rights Reserved. It is a part of life because if you have a door open and you don't walk through it, there is an opportunity that somebody else will, and it's just the truth. They play for different reasons, their fight is different reasons, so I'm excited to maybe even tap into a little bit of that. Simone arrives late to her court time, but the player there isnt interested in her excuses. What were exploring is what friendship between members of the opposite sex look like and when that starts to get complicated. Homecoming is attempting something different than its predecessor was less soapy, more down-to-earth and if its not quite as addictive to start, its still a likable companion piece that tackles the unique challenges of life after high school with warmth and understanding. Seeing as howthe couple is still together, that raises the question about if Jordan Bakercould be inAll American: Homecoming. Thea doesnt have any friends as the girls from the team only tolerate her. That's what growing up really is, it's making certain decisions that are going to benefit you in the long run. She's so consumed in [tennis], and Simone will offer her balance as she tries to have a life, be a mom and succeed in tennis. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. GeffriMaya is known for Private Practice (2007), WTF, Baron Davis (2019) and Loco (2020). What the plots in juicy twists or epic emotions, they make up for with a warm sense of community, often built over the weekly family dinners that Simone hosts at her aunt Amaras house. When you're meeting new people, you don't know how [they] are going to take your truth. All American: Homecoming makes its debut Monday, Feb. 21.The spin-off series will take viewers into Simone's (Geffri Maya) college years at Bringston University. Simone is excited to move into her dorm, but her past choices present unexpected setbacks. I remember being extremely emotional and just channeling loss and [what] it means to lose something. Simone is raised in Beverly Hills, she comes from a well-off family, and goes to a great school. OnceAll Americanrevealed their marriage, though, it's difficult not to think about what it means for Simone's spinoff. They are different, and a lot of the times, what we need to do is not always comfortable. Only the best woman will win the spot. Leonard Roberts has also been inThe MagiciansandMajor Crimes. With All American: Homecoming set to premiere on Monday, February 21, it would have made sense that Simone would have been a more significant focus in All American's fourth season. The last two women standing will battle to become Queen of the Court. It'll be exciting to see how they both navigate [Bringston] together and apart. It's very empowering that she's able to step into that world of Blackness and Black joy. If you like TVLine, you'll LOVE our email news alerts! Coach Loni believes in actions and not words, but Simone plans to show it to her every day to prove shes an asset. It's been time, so I'm grateful and honored for the opportunity. The CW's All American universe expands with a Simone-focused spinoff, and here's a guide to the cast and characters of All American: Homecoming.The original football drama based on Spencer Paysinger's pre-NFL career has become an incredibly popular series for The CW, as a wider continues to find it on Netflix. It's not easy at all. Everything was always about someone else and in that moment Damon supports her in doing what she wants. While she initially wasn't considering attending the school, her time at Bringston made a big impact on Simone. Derek Rivera as Santiago Reyes- Santiago Reyes isanother baseball playerfor Bringston's team, where he plays catcher. ), At first, Bringstons president is content to sweep the cheating under the rug; since these ghost classes were offered to everyone, and not just student athletes, the NCAA likely wont penalize the school for giving athletes exclusive advantages. We don't know what's going to be in store for Jordan and Simone's futures, whether together or apart. Throughout both shows, which will follow the same timeline and have a few natural crossovers, the theme of how one relationship affects a larger friend group will continue. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. They might not be married anymore, but Jordan and Simone's relationship is as strong as ever heading into her spinoff show. Television audiences first met Geffri Maya as a high schooler portraying Maya Bennett on . The only thing I can and will always say is Black people should never be made to feel like they need permission to be who they are and to showcase their talents, dreams, and visions for themselves, and for their community. Thea's birthday is approaching, with Keisha McCalla making a gift bag for her as she does with all the girls in the dorm. Thea has no choice but to show up now that everyone knows, but Simone convinces her to show up so they can celebrate her. She is portrayed by Camille Hyde. It takes an emotional ceremony with Nathaniel Hardin (Rhoyle Ivy King) for Simone to begin working through her breakup. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. What do you remember about shooting that scene? The trajectory we see with Simone from season 2 [of All American] to All American: Homecoming is a lot of her decisions have always been made with someone else in mind. Leonard Roberts as President Zeke Allen- Zeke Allen is the president at Bringston University and trying to keep the school afloat amid budgetary concerns. Thea arrives having heard about the party. In need of a break from Bringston University mainly Damon Sims (Peyton Alex Smith) Simone heads back to see her friends and boyfriend on the west coast for fall break on the latest episode of All American. When he isnt writing about or watching new releases, Cooper is a fantasy football obsessive and looking to expand his Blu-Ray collection because physical media is still king! Simone's mother has a story. When they arrive, the room is empty except for a few male students playing video games, Keisha, and Nate. At the end of Simones time on All American, she left Beverly Hills High and her boyfriend, Jordan (Michael Evans Behling), behind. (And Jordan might have good reason to worry, because Damon Sims is clearlyvery interested in his girl.). I can easily say the most challenging part of the tennis, but I want to honor the sport, my form, train, take care of my body. While she gets to see Spencer James (Daniel Ezra), Olivia Baker (Samantha Logan) and Layla Keating (Greta Onieogou), the shift she has felt in her relationship with Jordan Baker (Michael Evans Behling) takes up a large chunk of the trip home. The " All American " universe expanded with the debut of spinoff " All American: Homecoming " on Monday night, which follows Simone (Geffri Maya) as she attempts to launch her tennis . Yellowstone's Kelly Reilly Offers Explanation For Her PaleyFest Absence, American Idol's Top 10 Revealed Live, Following Pair of Brutal Eliminations, Morning Show Renewed for Season 4 Plus, Find Out When Season 3 Will Air, Time100: The World's Most Influential People, Felicity Dj Vu on The Diplomat? Simones storyline remained entwined with Jordans. She welcomes her niece's crew as family. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. We spoke to the All American: Homecoming star about Simone's first days at Bringston, what we can look forward to in its debut season, and what the show means to her. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Simone and Thea head to the party together where Thea agrees to feign surprise. It's important to keep Black kids excited about education and what's out there. Tennis is such a beautiful sport that I have respect for. When it was time to decide if she wanted to adopt baby Shay, she had to consider her parents. After a heart-to-heart with Spencer, in which Spencer tells Damon that his next career move should be forhim and not his mother, Damon makes a major announcement the next day: He wont be participating in the MLB draft, and will instead commit to playing baseball at Bringston. We see her in the promo when liv tells laura she released the footage and I honestly thought she was someone who worked for Laura didn't know it was Simones mom like tfffff. Michael and I were both in our heads about the breakup scene because we know how pivotal the characters are. The description ofAll American: Homecoming teases Simone's story focusing on pursuing her tennis career again, attending a historic Black college, and the expected young adult drama troubles (including romantic ones). There are even some additional returning characters from the mainAll American show. While many expected Jordan and Simone to break up during All American season 4 then, the series has not gone in that direction. But in Mondays backdoor pilot, we watched as Simone still a senior in high school remained uncertain about where to apply to college, all while realizing her tennis game needs work, too. By Theyre both exceptional actors is such a dream to work with and have so much natural chemistry, teases showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll about whats to come between Simone and Damon. It was such a beautiful experience because it was so genuine. Its not going to be what people are going to expect in terms of the nature of the love triangle that exists across these two shows, with both Simone on Homecoming and with Jordan on All American. It just gets a little messy, but at the heart, whats undeniable is the love the Jordan and Simone have for each other.. By WGA Tells Members to Get Ready to Picket If a Deal Isnt Reached, Saint X Review: Hulus Adaptation of Acclaimed Alexis Schaitkin Novel Comes Up Short, Love & Death Review: Elizabeth Olsen and David E. Kelley Struggle to Shed Fresh Light on the Candy Montgomery Case, Mrs. Simone joinedAll American's story during season 2 when she tricked Jordan into believing that he was the father of her soon-to-be child. Cooper Hood is a news and feature writer for Screen Rant. All American airs Mondays at 8 p.m. The girls pole dance at a dance studio while Simone watches.[3]. Thea (Camille Hyde) and Simone have a frosty reunion. All American season 3 reveals Jordan and Simone got married in Las Vegas, and here's what their marriage means for Simone's spinoff show. However,All American season 3 concluded with a reversal of Jordan and Simone's marriage. While many expected Jordan and Simone to break up duringAll American season 4 then, the series has not gone in that direction. Simone has a rough start, but there was the fun at the bonfire. Jordan supported her in all the ways, from being a mother to making a decision about going to a school she felt brought her joy, courage, and strength. Whether it be coming from her panic attacks or a tennis match, she's really discovered what type of athlete she wants to be. There's a nice dynamic between the two and they'll be able to teach other things. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. The dichotomy between Nate and Keisha is the calm and the storm, and you need that balance in order to navigate new transitions in life. The next day, Thea finds Simone practicing on the campus tennis courts, and though Theas still got a serious catty streak, she gives Simone some advice on how to perfect her form. Not that you need to have seen the original in the first place, since Homecomings determination to do its own thing extends to its plot. Returning from Los Angeles single, Simone mourns her relationship on the newest episode of All American: Homecoming. Since Simone's introduction inAll American season 2, she's been an integral part of Jordan Baker's story. We're just getting to know Simone as an athlete. All American Season 4 News & Updates: Everything We Know, All American: What [SPOILER]'s Survival Means For Season 4, return of Michael Evans Behling as Jordan Baker, All American: What Jordan & Simone's Marriage Means For Her Spinoff.
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