History of All American (TV series) in Timeline
All American is a sports drama series centered on Spencer James, a talented high school football player from Crenshaw who is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High. The show explores the cultural clashes and personal challenges faced by Spencer as he navigates two different worlds, balancing his loyalty to his friends and family in Crenshaw with the opportunities and pressures of Beverly Hills. The series delves into themes of race, class, family, and ambition, showcasing the lives and relationships of the diverse characters connected to these communities.
September 2017: All American pilot in development at The CW
In September 2017, Greg Berlanti had two pilots in development for The CW, including one inspired by Spencer Paysinger's life. April Blair was set to write and executive produce the untitled project.
January 2018: Pilot ordered for Spencer
In January 2018, a pilot was ordered for the potential series, then called Spencer.
February 22, 2018: Taye Diggs cast as Billy Baker
On February 22, 2018, Taye Diggs was cast as Billy Baker in All American.
March 15, 2018: Bre-Z and Greta Onieogou cast in All American
On March 15, 2018, Bre-Z and Greta Onieogou were cast as Tamia Cooper and Layla Keating, respectively, in All American.
March 19, 2018: Karimah Westbrook cast as Grace James
On March 19, 2018, Karimah Westbrook was cast as Grace James in All American.
March 21, 2018: Daniel Ezra cast as Spencer James
On March 21, 2018, Daniel Ezra was cast in the lead role of Spencer James in All American.
May 11, 2018: Spencer ordered to series
On May 11, 2018, the pilot was ordered to series.
May 31, 2018: Jalyn Hall promoted to series regular
On May 31, 2018, Jalyn Hall was promoted to a series regular as Dillon, Spencer's little brother.
July 2018: Filming for All American began
In July 2018, filming for the first season of All American began in Los Angeles, California. Filming took place in Thomas Jefferson High School.
October 2, 2018: April Blair steps down as showrunner
On October 2, 2018, April Blair stepped down as showrunner due to "personal reasons" and was replaced by Nkechi Okoro Carroll.
October 8, 2018: The CW orders additional scripts
On October 8, 2018, The CW ordered five additional scripts for the series.
October 10, 2018: All American Series Premiere
On October 10, 2018, All American, an American sports drama television series created by April Blair, premiered on The CW. The series follows the lives of people from Crenshaw and Beverly Hills, starring Daniel Ezra, Bre-Z, and others.
November 8, 2018: The CW orders additional episodes
On November 8, 2018, The CW ordered three additional episodes of the series, bringing the first season total up to 16 episodes.
April 24, 2019: All American renewed for second season
On April 24, 2019, The CW renewed All American for a second season.
October 7, 2019: All American Season 2 Premiere
October 7, 2019, marked the premiere of the second season of All American.
October 8, 2019: The CW Orders More Episodes for Season 2
On October 8, 2019, The CW ordered three more episodes for the second season of All American.
January 7, 2020: All American renewed for third season
On January 7, 2020, All American was renewed for a third season.
October 1, 2020: Chelsea Tavares promoted to series regular
On October 1, 2020, Chelsea Tavares was promoted to a series regular for the third season of All American.
December 18, 2020: All American Spin-Off in Development
On December 18, 2020, it was announced that a backdoor pilot for an All American spin-off centered on Simone Hicks was in early development at The CW.
January 18, 2021: All American Season 3 Premiere
On January 18, 2021, the third season of All American premiered.
February 1, 2021: All American Spin-off Ordered
On February 1, 2021, The CW gave the All American spin-off a pilot order and titled it All American: Homecoming.
February 3, 2021: All American renewed for fourth season
On February 3, 2021, All American was renewed for a fourth season.
March 29, 2021: All American Spin-off Cast Announced
On March 29, 2021, Peyton Alex Smith, Cory Hardrict, Kelly Jenrette, Sylvester Powell, Netta Walker, and Camille Hyde were cast to star in All American: Homecoming.
May 24, 2021: All American: Homecoming Picked Up to Series
On May 24, 2021, All American: Homecoming was picked up to series with Nkechi Okoro Carroll serving as creator and executive producer.
July 5, 2021: Backdoor Pilot Aired
On July 5, 2021, the backdoor pilot, written by Carroll and directed by Michael Schultz, aired as part of the third season of All American.
October 4, 2021: Hunter Clowdus promoted to series regular
On October 4, 2021, Hunter Clowdus was promoted to series regular for the fourth season of All American.
October 25, 2021: All American Season 4 Premiere
October 25, 2021, marked the premiere of the fourth season of All American.
December 16, 2021: Spin-off casting updates
On December 16, 2021, it was announced that Mitchell Edwards would reprise his role in the All American spin-off, and Rhoyle Ivy King was cast.
February 21, 2022: All American: Homecoming Premieres
On February 21, 2022, All American: Homecoming premiered on The CW.
March 22, 2022: All American renewed for fifth season
On March 22, 2022, All American was renewed for a fifth season.
October 10, 2022: All American Season 5 Premiere
On October 10, 2022, the fifth season of All American premiered.
January 11, 2023: All American renewed for sixth season
On January 11, 2023, All American was renewed for a sixth season, consisting of 13 episodes.
April 1, 2024: All American Season 6 Premiere
On April 1, 2024, the sixth season of All American premiered.
April 22, 2024: Season 6 episode order increased
On April 22, 2024, the size of season 6 was expanded from 13 to 15 episodes.
June 3, 2024: All American Renewed for Seventh Season with Cast Changes
On June 3, 2024, All American was renewed for a 13-episode seventh season. The show underwent a cast change and budget reduction.
June 2024: All American renewed for seventh season
In June 2024, All American was renewed for a seventh season.
June 24, 2024: Daniel Ezra to Exit All American as Series Regular
On June 24, 2024, it was announced that Daniel Ezra would not return as a series regular for the seventh season of All American, a decision made with showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll.
September 24, 2024: Samantha Logan, Cody Christian, Karimah Westbrook, Monet Mazur and Chelsea Tavares Exit All American as Series Regulars
On September 24, 2024, Samantha Logan, Cody Christian, Karimah Westbrook, Monet Mazur and Chelsea Tavares would not return as series regulars for the seventh season of All American, but that Daniel Ezra would make guest appearances.
September 30, 2024: All American: Homecoming Final Episode Airs
On September 30, 2024, the final episode of All American: Homecoming aired, concluding its 41-episode run over three seasons.
October 10, 2024: Samantha Logan guest starring on All American
On October 10, 2024, it was reported that Samantha Logan would guest star on the second episode of the seventh season of All American.
January 29, 2025: All American Season 7 Premiere
January 29, 2025 marks the premiere of the seventh season of All American.
April 2025: Discussions for final season
In April 2025, The CW President Brad Schwartz announced that the network was holding discussions with Warner Bros. Television to renew All American for one final season.
June 1, 2025: All American seasons 1-6 released on Three Now Website
On June 1, 2025, seasons 1-6 of All American were retrospectively released in bulk on Three Now Website in New Zealand.
June 2, 2025: All American Renewed for Final Season
On June 2, 2025, All American was renewed for a 13-episode eighth and final season.
June 2025: All American Renewed for Eighth and Final Season
In June 2025, All American was renewed for an eighth and final season, expected to premiere in 2026.
2026: Expected Premiere of All American Final Season
In 2026, the eighth and final season of All American is expected to premiere.
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