DILLON (mid-ramble) And she's this bad ass space bounty hunter, but she's also a spider person with eight legs and, like, a whole bunch of eyes. Paysinger told him about that time gunshots rang out after a championship baseball game at a local park. In the United Kingdom, the series was acquired by ITV2. The drama series uses fictional names and takes some creative liberties, but it stands as a direct snapshot to the juxtaposition of Paysinger's adolescence -- a star athlete from a rough neighborhood in South Central L.A. who played high school football in the affluence of Beverly Hills and didn't seem to fit in either place. meets "Friday Night Lights."). The high-school period was a turbulent one for Olivia as she had to get through various crises regarding her parents, heartbreaks, sobriety issues, and friendship fights. The development of Olivia Bakers character. Spencer Paysinger's wife, Blair was born on 10th August 1989 in Los Angeles, California, USA. [55], The second season has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 6 reviews, with an average rating of 8.75/10. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. But she overcame all of that and developed herself into a strong young woman with clear goals that she want to be a journalist. Blair and her mom, Juana founded the black owned modern online market, Post 21 based in Los Angeles, California for over two years. While we seem nothing alike, at heart we have a very common story, creator April Blair said of herself and Paysinger at the Paley Fall TV Preview Saturday. "I don't want this to be, 'Hey, you're the guy who had that one show. He was a part of the Super Bowl XLVI winning team. He played three games for the Panthers. But according to ESPN, Paysinger has always had a deep love for screenwriting, and hopes to continue working in the industry. "I never wanted football to be my highest peak.". Creator April Blair explains why Spencer's story is universal. Paysinger began writing his own material in 2014. If you're hip to the drama on the show, then you know that Spencer (Daniel Ezra) appears to be in love with Layla Keating (Greta Oniwogou). By April 2018, they shot the pilot. I don't know what it feels like to have my food rations thrown at me," Blair told TV Guide at the Television Critics Association summer press tour in August. In January 2020, The CW renewed the series for a third season, premiere on January 18, 2021. However, he was released on September 1, 2017. Those who led the charge on this show -- people named Peter Roth, Robbie Rogers, Greg Berlanti and Dane Morck, among others -- used Paysinger's video to begin every pitch meeting. Sylvester Powell as Jesse Raymond, Jr (season 3), Netta Walker as Keisha McCalla (seasons 3 & 5), This page was last edited on 27 April 2023, at 03:12. "They've really welcomed me into the creative process," Paysinger said, "and I appreciate that. All American is the only new show on The CW this fall that doesn't have a paranormal or supernatural element. "That was the moment I knew I was ready to walk away from this game," he said. "I don't want this to be one shot," Paysinger said. (5 episodes, 2022) Dion Demetries . . Paysinger read scripts and helped Blair write some of the football scenes. He was a part of the Giants Super Bowl XLVI winning team. [38][7] The rest of the cast was filled out through mid-March with Bre-Z and Greta Onieogou cast on March 15, 2018 as characters Tamia Cooper and Layla Keating, respectively, with Monet Mazur, Michael Evans Behling, and Cody Christian cast the next day, to play Laura Fine-Baker, Olivia's mother; Jordan Baker, Olivia's brother; and Asher, respectively. He then retired from football. All American follows Spencer James (Daniel Ezra), a young athlete recruited from Crenshaw High by the well-meaning Coach Baker (Taye Diggs) to play football for Beverly Hills. Blair Paysinger is an American actress and singer. He told him he got into Beverly Hills High through the multicultural program and described his commute to school each morning, which included 4 a.m. wake-up calls. As of now, their older daughter is 4 years old while their younger son is only 2 years old. AUTUMN PAYSINGER. Sando's overhaul rankings: 1-30 Blair Singer - IMDb [33] On January 7, 2020, the series was renewed for a third season which premiered on January 18, 2021. Paysinger signed with the Carolina Panthers on December 5, 2017. All American is an American sports drama series created by April Blair. __ - I think we've been able to do that.". she said. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2011. She studied at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where she majored in advertising and art direction. "My heart was racing," Paysinger says now, "but I played it off like I had been there the whole time.". It released the same episode as the US at 8pm Thursdays (NZDT), 5 hours after it is aired in the US, during season one. Which is why even though there might be some similarities to Olivia Bakers character just know Blair and Olivia are not the exact same person. Olivia is smart, kind, and helpful but she also struggles with insecurities and addiction. Taye Diggs, left, plays the coach in the CW show "All American," which airs on Wednesday nights. Moreover, their wedding was in a Bohemian-themed at La Quinta Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Resortin Californias Palm Springs. [63] On March 29, 2021, Peyton Alex Smith, Cory Hardrict, Kelly Jenrette, Sylverser Powell, Netta Walker, and Camille Hyde were cast to star in the pilot. -- Who Plays Spencer Paysinger's Wife, Blair Paysinger's Role In All American? Paysinger, whose new show "All American" airs Wednesday at 9 p.m. James is a star receiver at his underserved high school in Crenshaw, South Los Angeles. All American (TV Series 2018- ) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb SPENCER Paysinger has served as inspiration for the popular US TV series All American, which is currently available to stream now. Blair came into the limelight after getting hitched with former American football linebacker, Spencer Paysinger. Paysinger's biggest passion is screenwriting, a love that began before high school, when he and his uncle would burn six hours every Friday and Saturday at the movies. [27] The pilot was ordered to series on May 11, 2018. Early life and college [ edit] She handling the tradition of building community with modern design products that her granddad started years ago. Los Angeles, California-based graphic designer, Blair managed social media and advertising projects as an intern at Citizen Group in 2010. "I remember sitting in my locker that day, packing all my stuff, smiling," said Paysinger, who turned 30 in June. '", How an NFL player's life story became idea for new TV show. 2 - Cairo Alaa Paysinger (born on 15th May 2017) and Madden Creux Paysinger (born in July 2019), Beverly Hills High School, Academy of Art University - Bachelor in Advertising with a Concentration on Art Direction (2007 - 2012). After dating for many years, Blair's beau, Spencer made a surprising proposal for her. Email us at [email protected] or call 212 416 4552. "I'm a middle-aged white lady telling the story of a young black man in America. The CWs new drama All American, based on the real-life experiences of ex-NFL player Spencer Paysinger, centers on a a football player from South Central Los Angeles who transfers to a Beverly Hills high school. One of those characters is Olivia Baker. She then provided him the location of the Athletic Department of BHHS at the Main Hallway. The sports drama, All American, has kicked off season 4 on The CW, and fans of the show are keen to know when this chapter will arrive on Netflix. Here is what you need to know. 2019 draft order: First-round picks Taye Diggs, left, plays the coach in the CW show "All American," which airs on Wednesday nights. In 2011, he was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent, as he didn't. He wishes to someday create works like Donald Glover, the multitalented actor, director and musician who inspired Paysinger with his hit show "Atlanta. [2], His uncle, Carter Paysinger, was the head football coach at BHHS from 1990 to 2009. She also finally ended up with Spencer in a serious relationship. He first convinced her brother and then, her mom while she was planning a family game night. But the show cares more about telling stories of the human experience than specific football plays. Anna Lore as Carrie (seasons 3; guest seasons 2, 4), Layla's friend, but also a recovering alcoholic with serious attachment and abandonment issues. "I really had to do a lot of soul searching, and [dive deep], and talk a lot with Spencer," she said. Paysinger read scripts and helped Blair write some of the football scenes. [29] On November 8, 2018, it was announced that The CW had ordered an additional three episodes of the series, bringing the first season total up to 16 episodes. "You have to think about it like -- that is their life's work up until that point. According to sources, she attended Beverly Hills High School where she met Spencer. Now he is a full-on . Paysinger then went on to play for the Miami Dolphins, the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers respectively. Spencer Paysinger (born June 28, 1988) is a former American football linebacker. More NFL coverage . [60] Season two was released on the same day as the US at 7pm Tuesdays (NZDT), 4 hours after it is aired in the USA. Theres no information on Blaires height. Another similarity is that the rumor is that Blair and Paysinger had their first date in Vegas, and that is also the place where things between James and Olivia got heated in the show. ET on The CW. The CW bought the rights in the second meeting. Bill Blair. An idea popped in his head for a story about a kid whose barber suddenly goes missing, a big deal in Paysinger's community. As of 2021, her net worth is around $380,000, which is less than Hallie Gnatovich's total fortune. I don't know what it's like to be afraid of the police. All American season 4: Netflix arrival and series 3 discussed Blair's mother is Juana Williams is currently 58 years old and current business partner of Blair in Post 21 Shop. On Monday, October 25, 2021, season four of All American is set to premiere at 8pm ET on the CW. Taye Diggs, left, plays the coach in the CW show "All American," which airs on Wednesday nights. Super Bowl LIII guide: Predictions, big questions, more Art Streiber/The CW. 32 lingering post-draft questions: Will Lions have regrets? Blair's husband, Spencer earned $2,829,000 for 4 seasons with New York Giants from 2011 to 2014. Paysinger then garnered $136,764 for playing as a New York Jets and Carolina Panthers linebacker in 2017. Furthermore, they expressed their feelings for each other at the high school's prom date. 2019 draft order: Every first-round pick Taye Diggs, left, plays the coach in the CW show "All American," which airs on Wednesday nights. However, while the show is already drawing comparisons to Friday Night Lights and The O.C., Blair was thinking it felt like something else entirely. Paysinger played as a linebacker in the NFL for many teams, including the New York Giants, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, and Carolina Panthers. (It's basically "The O.C." Oscars SXSW Star Wars Celebration Cannes STARmeter Awards Awards Central Festival Central All Events. "I wanted to tell the story of, 'We're a lot more similar on these different sides of the track than you guys think,'" Paysinger said. Keep Supporting Married Celeb For Your Favorite Celebrity's Biography!!!