They found a director, Rob Hardy, and a writer, April Blair. The marriage was short lived, but the two continued dating. "Football players are not dumb, at all. Story behind former NFL player Spencer Paysinger TV show All American 2019 draft order: Every first-round pick Thirty minutes turn to 45. The website's critical consensus reads, "All American's ambitious attempts to tackle class struggles and classroom drama largely play thanks to its winning castan auspicious start to a promising new series". [28] On October 8, 2018, The CW ordered five additional scripts for the series. All American is an American sports drama television series which premiered on The CW on October 10, 2018. On January 7, 2020, Season Three was announced. Even though he is the central character that connects this storyline together, there are also other important characters that had a major impact on the storyline so far and are also one of the key factors that shaped Spencer into the person he is. They identified a premise -- "an outsider in two worlds" -- and assembled a cast and crew. Email us at exclusive@the-sun.com or call 212 416 4552. "That's why when I got cut, I wasn't sad. The series is available to stream on Netflix and HBO Go. "I don't want this to be one shot," Paysinger said. . Paysinger read scripts and helped Blair write some of the football scenes. He played in three games, before being released by the team on December 29, 2017. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Seifert: Time for NFL to expand replay He was first signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2011 and was part of the Super Bowl XLVI-winning team that year against the New England Patriots. Anna Lore as Carrie (seasons 3; guest seasons 2, 4), Layla's friend, but also a recovering alcoholic with serious attachment and abandonment issues. We meet Olivia in the pilot episode where she helps Spencer around school and we learn that she is Coach Baker's daughter and that she has a twin brother, Jordan. AUTUMN PAYSINGER. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunUS, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, All American is a series about a rising football player in Los Angeles, All American is inspired by former American football lineback Spencer Paysinger, All American is loosely based on the true story although some details have been tweaked. All American Review: Football Drama Is a Fresh Take on a Familiar Premise, "More than 50 percent, at least, of our writers' room is African-American. Faculty of Law at University of Zagreb. They have two children together; Cairo and Madden Paysinger. "That was the moment I knew I was ready to walk away from this game," he said. Paysinger watched it on a couch in the studio lot and "nearly passed out. Kayla Smith as Rochelle Mosley (season 2), a recent graduate of Beverly Hills High School and aspiring sports journalist, Kareem J. Grimes as Cordell "Preach" Simms (seasons 2-5; guest season 1), a gang member who initially follows Tyrone because he thought Tyrone saved Brandon's lives by serving two prison terms together. I think we've been able to do that.". In todays world of division, I thought that was a really important story to tell black/white, rich/poor, gay/straight that were all, on a cellular level, far more similar than we are different.. Inspired by the life of pro football player Spencer Paysinger. Her best friend is Layla and their relationship is a turbulent one as they show interest in the same guys and some betrayals were made. American graphic designer, Blair Paysinger is the co-founder and chief executive officer of a comprehensive marketplace, Post 21. You know how Olivia Pope was based on that real fixer?" She studied at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where she majored in advertising and art direction. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2011. All American season 4: Netflix arrival and series 3 discussed A former American football linebacker, Spencer Paysinger played in the National Football League ( NFL ). Blair Duckworth-Paysinger is the wife of Spencer Paysinger. So for us to talk about issues of what is happening now, especially through that perspective, it gives a sense of relativity that I think people really need to see at this time., He also said audiences can expect a decent amount of football in the episodes but not so much that it becomes overwhelming..