Apple TV+ has canceled its drama series Swagger after two seasons.
The series about a high school basketball star (played by Isaiah Hill) and his journey through the world of youth hoops is loosely inspired by the life of NBA star Kevin Durant, who’s an executive producer. The cancellation comes a few months after season two’s final episode streamed in August.
Series creator, showrunner and director Reggie Rock Bythewood shared the news of Swagger’s end on Instagram. “What an amazing adventure. In our two seasons, we have launched careers, disrupted genre, brought forth humanity through our characters, told stories we care deeply about, revolutionized the way to shoot basketball and had fun. That’s a blessing,” he wrote.
After thanking fellow executive producers Durant, Brian Grazer and Rich Kleiman and producers Imagine Television and CBS Studios, Bythewood added, “Apple, while you are not ordering a season three,...
The series about a high school basketball star (played by Isaiah Hill) and his journey through the world of youth hoops is loosely inspired by the life of NBA star Kevin Durant, who’s an executive producer. The cancellation comes a few months after season two’s final episode streamed in August.
Series creator, showrunner and director Reggie Rock Bythewood shared the news of Swagger’s end on Instagram. “What an amazing adventure. In our two seasons, we have launched careers, disrupted genre, brought forth humanity through our characters, told stories we care deeply about, revolutionized the way to shoot basketball and had fun. That’s a blessing,” he wrote.
After thanking fellow executive producers Durant, Brian Grazer and Rich Kleiman and producers Imagine Television and CBS Studios, Bythewood added, “Apple, while you are not ordering a season three,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apple TV+ has unveiled the season 2 trailer for ‘Swagger,’ the acclaimed and emotional sports drama helmed by creator, showrunner and director Reggie Rock Bythewood.
Inspired by NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s experiences, the series explores the world of youth basketball, and the players, their families and coaches who walk the fine line between dreams and ambition, and opportunism and corruption. Off the court, the show reveals what it’s like to grow up in America.
In season two, we meet the man-children Jace, Phil, Nick, Musa, Drew and Royale as they are entering their senior year of high school. All but Phil will be attending Cedar Cove Prep; a predominantly White institution where wealthy board members control the entire operation from the hiring of faculty to the enrollment of students.
It is a school of power and influence. For all of their academic success, their basketball program has not been competitive until Emory Lawson,...
Inspired by NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s experiences, the series explores the world of youth basketball, and the players, their families and coaches who walk the fine line between dreams and ambition, and opportunism and corruption. Off the court, the show reveals what it’s like to grow up in America.
In season two, we meet the man-children Jace, Phil, Nick, Musa, Drew and Royale as they are entering their senior year of high school. All but Phil will be attending Cedar Cove Prep; a predominantly White institution where wealthy board members control the entire operation from the hiring of faculty to the enrollment of students.
It is a school of power and influence. For all of their academic success, their basketball program has not been competitive until Emory Lawson,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
In Season 2 of Swagger, everything is at stake for Jace and his teammates.
On Monday, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the second season of its sports drama based on NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s experiences, which premieres Friday, June 23.
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In Season 2, which will release a new episode every Friday, we meet “Jace (Isaiah Hill), Phil (Solomon Irama), Nick...
- 5/15/2023
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Today at the 2023 Winter Television Critics Association press tour, Apple TV+ announced that “Swagger,” its acclaimed and emotional sports drama from creator, showrunner and director Reggie Rock Bythewood, is set to return for its second season in June of 2023, and unveiled a first look at the eight-episode, next chapter of the series, executive produced by Bythewood, Kevin Durant, Brian Grazer and Rich Kleiman.
Inspired by NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s experiences in youth basketball, “Swagger” explores the world of elite youth basketball clubs, the players, their families and coaches, and “the game within the game.” Off the court, the show reveals what it’s like to grow up in America.
Season two welcomes back returning stars O’Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Shinelle Azoroh, Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis, Caleel Harris, Tristan Mack Wilds, Tessa Ferrer, James Bingham, Solomon Irama, Ozie Nzeribe, Jason Rivera, Christina Jackson and Sean Baker, and adds...
Inspired by NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s experiences in youth basketball, “Swagger” explores the world of elite youth basketball clubs, the players, their families and coaches, and “the game within the game.” Off the court, the show reveals what it’s like to grow up in America.
Season two welcomes back returning stars O’Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Shinelle Azoroh, Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis, Caleel Harris, Tristan Mack Wilds, Tessa Ferrer, James Bingham, Solomon Irama, Ozie Nzeribe, Jason Rivera, Christina Jackson and Sean Baker, and adds...
- 1/18/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
The second season of Swagger will debut on Apple TV+ in June. The streamer announced the news Wednesday, along with a few first look images of the cast.
The images don’t give much away, showing a few moments with star Isaiah Hill’s character Jace Carson. One appears to be on the court after a game with O’Shea Jackson Jr.’s Ike, a former star player-turned-youth basketball coach. Another image appears to be a more tender interaction between Jace and Quvenzhané Wallis’ Crystal.
Season 2 comes just under two years after the premiere of the first installment, which prompted a bit of a time jump to accommodate the aging of the younger cast, as well usher in a more compelling storyline, creator, showrunner and director Reggie Rock Bythewood said during Apple TV+’s Television Critics Association panel.
The images don’t give much away, showing a few moments with star Isaiah Hill’s character Jace Carson. One appears to be on the court after a game with O’Shea Jackson Jr.’s Ike, a former star player-turned-youth basketball coach. Another image appears to be a more tender interaction between Jace and Quvenzhané Wallis’ Crystal.
Season 2 comes just under two years after the premiere of the first installment, which prompted a bit of a time jump to accommodate the aging of the younger cast, as well usher in a more compelling storyline, creator, showrunner and director Reggie Rock Bythewood said during Apple TV+’s Television Critics Association panel.
- 1/18/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
During its presentation at the Television Critics Association’s winter 2023 press tour, Apple TV+ revealed a trailer for comedy series “Shrinking” starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, which premieres on Jan. 27.
The series follows Jimmy (Segel), a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives, including his own. Ford plays Jimmy’s boss, who runs the therapy practice. Also starring are Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie and Lukita Maxwell.
Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein co-created “Shrinking,” which is produced by Warner Bros. Television, where Lawrence is under an overall deal, and Lawrence’s Doozer Productions. Executive producers include Lawrence, Segel, Goldstein, Neil Goldman, director James Ponsoldt, Randall Winston, Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer.
See the trailer below.
Apple also revealed a first look at Season 2 of “Swagger.
The series follows Jimmy (Segel), a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives, including his own. Ford plays Jimmy’s boss, who runs the therapy practice. Also starring are Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie and Lukita Maxwell.
Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein co-created “Shrinking,” which is produced by Warner Bros. Television, where Lawrence is under an overall deal, and Lawrence’s Doozer Productions. Executive producers include Lawrence, Segel, Goldstein, Neil Goldman, director James Ponsoldt, Randall Winston, Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer.
See the trailer below.
Apple also revealed a first look at Season 2 of “Swagger.
- 1/18/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Apple is solidifying the cast for Season 2 of its sports drama Swagger. Orlando Jones (Winning Time) and Shannon Brown (Setup) have joined as new series regulars, and Christina Jackson and Sean Anthony Baker, who recurred in Season 1, have been promoted to regulars.
Created by Reggie Rock Bythewood, Swagger is inspired by NBA star Kevin Durant’s experiences as a kid. It explores the world of elite youth basketball clubs, the players, their families and coaches and “the game within the game.” Off the court, the show reveals what it’s like to grow up in America. Stars O’Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Shinelle Azoroh, Quvenzhané Wallis, Caleel Harris, Tristan Mack Wilds, Tessa Ferrer, James Bingham, Solomon Irama, Ozie Nzeribe and Jason Rivera are reprising their roles for the second season.
Jones will play Emory Price, the athletic director at a nearby prep school. Brown will play Cj Ryder, an elite high school basketball player.
Created by Reggie Rock Bythewood, Swagger is inspired by NBA star Kevin Durant’s experiences as a kid. It explores the world of elite youth basketball clubs, the players, their families and coaches and “the game within the game.” Off the court, the show reveals what it’s like to grow up in America. Stars O’Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Shinelle Azoroh, Quvenzhané Wallis, Caleel Harris, Tristan Mack Wilds, Tessa Ferrer, James Bingham, Solomon Irama, Ozie Nzeribe and Jason Rivera are reprising their roles for the second season.
Jones will play Emory Price, the athletic director at a nearby prep school. Brown will play Cj Ryder, an elite high school basketball player.
- 8/11/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Watch the Short Film The Potluck: "A comedic slasher about an office manager who gets pushed a little too far while planning the office potluck".
Official Selection:
Salem Horror Fest (2019), Salem, Ma
Aloha From Hell III (2019), Los Angeles, CA
Ax Wound Film Festival (2019), Brattleboro, Vt
Tabloid Witch Awards (2019), Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Science Fiction Convention (2019), Los Angeles, CA
The Horror Movie Awards (2020)
Written and Directed by Shannon Brown
Dp and Editor - Ryan Moulton
Amy - Maddy Wager
Gary - Esau Hamadanyan
Devon - Reed Brice
Marshall - Michael Tomasetti
Sam - Annelise Dekker-Hernandez
Office Workers - Nicole Yates, Joshua Tolby, Drew Lane, Emily Farmer, Michael Sands, Scott Spivack
shannonebrown.com
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Jonathan Stoddard The Voices Q&a:
What drew you to this script and made The Voices stand out from other horror movies you've seen?
When I first read The Voices, I was sitting on the edge of my seat.
Official Selection:
Salem Horror Fest (2019), Salem, Ma
Aloha From Hell III (2019), Los Angeles, CA
Ax Wound Film Festival (2019), Brattleboro, Vt
Tabloid Witch Awards (2019), Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Science Fiction Convention (2019), Los Angeles, CA
The Horror Movie Awards (2020)
Written and Directed by Shannon Brown
Dp and Editor - Ryan Moulton
Amy - Maddy Wager
Gary - Esau Hamadanyan
Devon - Reed Brice
Marshall - Michael Tomasetti
Sam - Annelise Dekker-Hernandez
Office Workers - Nicole Yates, Joshua Tolby, Drew Lane, Emily Farmer, Michael Sands, Scott Spivack
shannonebrown.com
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Jonathan Stoddard The Voices Q&a:
What drew you to this script and made The Voices stand out from other horror movies you've seen?
When I first read The Voices, I was sitting on the edge of my seat.
- 3/24/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on The Eddie Volkman Show on Wssr-fm on October 16th, 2020, reviewing a new Netflix Halloween release, “Our House,” plus a preview of the produced-in-Chicago film “The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater.”
Rating: 3.5/5.0
”His House” involves a from-Africa couple (Sope Dirisu and Wunmi Mosaku) who escape from the war torn South Sudan, and is put up as refugees in public housing in London. They have bought their demons with them, however, and it starts to attack them – horror film style – from their tenement housing. Yes, this is a symbolic film, but it’s also pretty creepy, as many images of voodoo and witchery are no doubt rooted in the mystery of Africa.
“His House” is on Netflix beginning October 30th. Featuring Sope Dirisu, Wunmi Mosaku, Javier Botet and Matt Smith. Written by Felicity Evans, Toby Venables and Remi Weekes. Directed by Remi Weekes. Rated “TV-...
Rating: 3.5/5.0
”His House” involves a from-Africa couple (Sope Dirisu and Wunmi Mosaku) who escape from the war torn South Sudan, and is put up as refugees in public housing in London. They have bought their demons with them, however, and it starts to attack them – horror film style – from their tenement housing. Yes, this is a symbolic film, but it’s also pretty creepy, as many images of voodoo and witchery are no doubt rooted in the mystery of Africa.
“His House” is on Netflix beginning October 30th. Featuring Sope Dirisu, Wunmi Mosaku, Javier Botet and Matt Smith. Written by Felicity Evans, Toby Venables and Remi Weekes. Directed by Remi Weekes. Rated “TV-...
- 10/31/2020
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Chicago – The culmination of years in sweat and other equity on an independent feature film – slyly entitled “The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater” – has paid off for writer and lead actor Lorrisa Julianus and her husband/director Craig “C.J.” Julianus. The movie will make its debut and will be available for rental or purchase on Amazon Prime Video beginning Friday, October 30th, 2020.
The combination comedy, action and romance film … with a dominatrix character thrown in … is from the mind of Lorrisa Julianus, in a story she developed for over five years. She also portrays that dominatrix named Ava, who hates the nickname expressed in the title. Ava is really an Art History PhD candidate, who longs for the big find so she can finish her thesis. Enter Radovan (Mickey O’Sullivan), a Serbian expatriate who is also an Episcopalian priest. When Ava finds out that a mob loan is due, Radovan...
The combination comedy, action and romance film … with a dominatrix character thrown in … is from the mind of Lorrisa Julianus, in a story she developed for over five years. She also portrays that dominatrix named Ava, who hates the nickname expressed in the title. Ava is really an Art History PhD candidate, who longs for the big find so she can finish her thesis. Enter Radovan (Mickey O’Sullivan), a Serbian expatriate who is also an Episcopalian priest. When Ava finds out that a mob loan is due, Radovan...
- 10/29/2020
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
CBS Sports and Big3, the professional 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Ice Cube and Jeff Kwatinetz, have agreed to an exclusive deal for live broadcasts of Big3’s 2019 season.
Games will be shown on CBS and CBS Sports Network, with more than 20 hours throughout the season on the former and more than 25 hours on the latter.
The 2019 season, the league’s third, is set to open on CBS in primetime on Saturday, June 22. During the 11-week season, games will air live on CBS Television Network and CBS Sports Network on both Saturday and Sunday, with the championship game on September 1.
CBS Sports Network will also air the Big3 Draft live on May 1, when 120 professional players will vie for only 31 open roster spots on 12 teams, expanded from eight the first two seasons.
In 2018, according to today’s announcement, average arena attendance for the emerging league exceeded 14,000, up from 11,000 in its debut year.
Games will be shown on CBS and CBS Sports Network, with more than 20 hours throughout the season on the former and more than 25 hours on the latter.
The 2019 season, the league’s third, is set to open on CBS in primetime on Saturday, June 22. During the 11-week season, games will air live on CBS Television Network and CBS Sports Network on both Saturday and Sunday, with the championship game on September 1.
CBS Sports Network will also air the Big3 Draft live on May 1, when 120 professional players will vie for only 31 open roster spots on 12 teams, expanded from eight the first two seasons.
In 2018, according to today’s announcement, average arena attendance for the emerging league exceeded 14,000, up from 11,000 in its debut year.
- 4/4/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Monica's officially calling it quits with her ex-nba baller husband, Shannon Brown ... she's filed for divorce. The singer filed the paperwork earlier this month in Atlanta. Monica and Shannon have a 5-year-old daughter named Laiyah together, and she has 2 sons from a previous relationship with rapper Rocko. So far there are no details on whether she's seeking child or spousal support ... but we've learned Monica was unsuccessful in sealing the divorce docs. The couple wed...
- 3/27/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
’ Extant Empathy for the Devil TV Show Review. Extant: Season 2, Episode 3: ‘Empathy for the Devil,’ opened with the closing of the five year gap, between the Starchild (Shannon Brown) exit, and the full grown model, Adhu’s (Henderson Wade) Species 2 (Electric Eyes Boogaloo) exploits. After all the obsessing involved, you’d think somebody would’ve named the kid; but, [...]
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- 7/18/2015
- by Sam Joseph
- Film-Book
One episode was provided for review purposes prior to broadcast.
Picking up six months after the events of last year’s finale, CBS’ Extant decides one thing within the first few moments of its second year: do everything again. Revisit the strife between Molly (Halle Berry) and husband John Woods (Goran Visnjic), but make it bigger; re-do the we-may-lose-Ethan plot, but make it permanent; re-establish Molly as a brilliant scientist, but bring back the slight frayed edges of her psyche lost once the first season cemented her fears as reality. Season 2 succeeds in some departments with this redux angle — especially in a character that gets offed from nearly word go — but it doesn’t fix the show’s most glaring issue: it’s just not intriguing enough.
Season 1 started on such a high point, introducing a near-future full of weird trash cans and talking homes alongside two dueling plots that...
Picking up six months after the events of last year’s finale, CBS’ Extant decides one thing within the first few moments of its second year: do everything again. Revisit the strife between Molly (Halle Berry) and husband John Woods (Goran Visnjic), but make it bigger; re-do the we-may-lose-Ethan plot, but make it permanent; re-establish Molly as a brilliant scientist, but bring back the slight frayed edges of her psyche lost once the first season cemented her fears as reality. Season 2 succeeds in some departments with this redux angle — especially in a character that gets offed from nearly word go — but it doesn’t fix the show’s most glaring issue: it’s just not intriguing enough.
Season 1 started on such a high point, introducing a near-future full of weird trash cans and talking homes alongside two dueling plots that...
- 7/1/2015
- by Mitchel Broussard
- We Got This Covered
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