The Crossover is an American sports drama coming-of-age series based on the novel of the same name by Kwame Alexander. It premiered on April 5, 2023 on Disney+.[1]
Synopsis[]
Brothers Josh and JB Bell are considered basketball phenomena, and navigate their lives entering adulthood as well as the growth of their family.
Cast[]
Main[]
- Jalyn Hall as Josh Bell
- Amir O'Neil as JB Bell
- Derek Luke as Chuck Bell
- Sabrina Revelle as Crystal Bell
- Skyla I'Lece as Alexis
- Deja Monique Cruz as Maya
- Trevor Raine Bush as Vondle
Recurring[]
- Himie Freeman as Future Josh
- Darone Okolie as Future JB
- Gabriela Lopez as Future Maya
- Joel Steingold as Basil St. John
- Johnny Cantley as Future Vondie
- Yvonne Senat Jones as Janice
Production[]
Disney+ ordered a pilot for the adaptation of the novel in May 2021, with Jalyn Hall and Amir O'Neil cast to star. In June, Derek Luke, Sabrina Revelle, Skyla I'Lece, Deja Monique Cruz and Trevor Raine Bush were added to the cast.[2]
The series was officially greenlit in January 2022, with LeBron James' production company SpringHill Entertainment joining the production. In February, Daveed Diggs was cast to narrate the series.[3]
Filming began on February 23, 2022.[4]
On January 13, 2023, it was announced that the series would premiere on April 4, 2023 on Disney Channel and April 5, 2023 on Disney+. However, it never ended up airing on Disney Channel.
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References[]
- ↑ Here’s Our First Look at Disney’s ‘Prom Pact,’ ‘The Crossover,’ & National Geographic’s ‘A Small Light.’
- ↑ ‘The Crossover’: Jalyn Hall & Amir O’Neil To Star In Disney+ Pilot Based On Kwame Alexander Book
- ↑ ‘The Crossover’: Disney+ Picks Up Kwame Alexander’s Basketball Drama To Series; LeBron James Joins As EP
- ↑ Disney Plus Orders Kwame Alexander Basketball Drama ‘The Crossover’ to Series, LeBron James Boards as Executive Producer