The long-running sports drama All American has unveiled a new season 7 trailer. Inspired by the life of former NFL player Spencer Paysinger, the CW series originally followed Spencer James, a rising football star navigating the cultural clash between his South L.A. roots and the affluent world of Beverly Hills High. All American season 7 signals a shift in focus, since Daniel Ezra won’t return to play the all-star player James. Instead, a fresh set of characters will join the cast while Jordan Baker (Michael Evans Behling) and other familiar faces navigate a new phase of their lives.
The CW has released the first trailer for All American season 7. The trailer introduces some new challenges awaiting South Crenshaw High with a whole new generation of players stepping onto the field. The sneak peek also hints at the scope of Spencer’s legacy at the Los Angeles high school and the role his former teammates will play in mentoring the next wave of athletes. All American season 7 premieres with a special sneak peek on January 29, before moving to its regular Monday timeslot on February 3. Watch the trailer below:
What All American’s Season 7 Trailer Means
Jordan Baker Steps Into Billy’s Shoes In A Full-Circle Moment
Season 7 of All American not only marks a new chapter but cleverly echoes the show’s beginnings. The trailer shows Jordan stepping into a coaching position similar to his late father, Billy Baker, as he recruits Khalil, a troubled South Crenshaw student played by newly promoted series regular Antonio J. Bell. Jordan’s offer (“What would you say if I wanted you to come play for me?”) is a callback to Billy’s original pitch to James, setting the stage for a compelling mentor-mentee relationship, hopefully with answers in hand to All American season 7’s biggest questions.
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This full-circle moment isn’t limited to South Crenshaw. At Beverly Hills High, Osy Ikhile debuts as Cassius Jeremy, the new football coach, alongside Nathaniel McIntyre as his son Kingston, a newly transferred quarterback. Their arrival sparks tension among the Beverly crew, mirroring the struggles Spencer faced in season 1 when adjusting to his new team. With only Behling, Greta Onieogou (Layla), and Bre-Z (Coop) returning as series regulars, these parallels between the football show’s past and present demonstrate All American’s efforts to recapture its roots while building momentum for the future.
Our Take On All American’s Season 7 Trailer
Will All American’s New Team Score Big or Fumble?
With its authentic portrayal of the intersection of sports, race, and class, All American has remained a cultural touchstone on The CW. The newest season appears as a natural progression of the series as it evolves from a character-driven teen drama into a multi-generational narrative, offering longtime viewers both a connection to the past and a reason to invest in its future.
The sports drama’s balance of new faces and challenges with the emotional resonance of its established cast will determine whether All American maintains its reputation as one of CW’s standout series. The trailer certainly sets the stage for an exciting season, filled with a familiar warmth and bursting with new energy.
Source: The CW
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All American
This sports drama, inspired by the real-life journey of football player Spencer Paysinger, follows a high school student from south L.A. when he is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High.
- Release Date
- October 10, 2018
- Cast
- Samantha Logan , Cody Christian , Monet Mazur , Taye Diggs , Jalyn Hall
- Seasons
- 7
- Writers
- Nkechi Okoro Carroll
- Directors
- Nkechi Okoro Carroll
- Showrunner
- Nkechi Okoro Carroll