Series Description:
Based on the critically-acclaimed best-selling novel in-verse by Kwame Alexander, “The Crossover” introduces teen brothers Josh and Jordan Bell, widely considered basketball phenoms. Through his lyrical poetry, an adult version of Josh, aka Filthy McNasty, narrates the story of he and his brother’s coming of age, on and off the court, as their former professional basketball player father adjusts to life after basketball, and their mother finally pursues lifelong dreams of her own.
Additional Details:
- Official Page
- Year of Debut: 2023
- Type of Series: Live-Action
- TV Channel/Platform: Disney+
- IMDB Link
Cast:
- Jalyn Hall: Josh Bell
- Amir O’Neil: JB Bell
- Derek Luke: Chuck Bell
- Sabrina Revelle: Crystal Bell
- Skyla I’Lece: Alexis
- Deja Monique Cruz: Maya
- Trevor Raine Bush: Vondle
Crew:
- Narrator: Daveed Diggs
- Executive Producers: Kwame Alexander, Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson, LeBron James, Alexander Johnson, Damani Johnson, Jay Marcus, Bob Teitel and George Tillman Jr.
Show Trailer:
Related News:
- The Walt Disney Company Receives Record-Breaking 94 Children’s & Family Emmy Award Nominations, November 3, 2023
- ‘The Crossover’: Yvonne Senat Jones Boards Disney+ Basketball Series, October 14, 2022
- ‘The Crossover’: Disney+ Picks Up Kwame Alexander’s Basketball Drama To Series; LeBron James Joins As EP, January 23, 2022
- ‘The Crossover’ Pilot Based On Kwame Alexander’s Book Ordered By Disney+; George Tillman Jr. To Direct, March 20, 2021
