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NEW SEASON OF "ALL AMERICAN" PREMIERES FEB. 3 ON THE CW
<b>NEW SEASON OF "ALL AMERICAN" PREMIERES FEB. 3 ON THE CW</b>
GET READY FOR SEASON SEVEN OF "ALL AMERICAN" PREMIERING FEB. 3 ON THE CW AT 8 P.M. (ET/PT).
By: Lana K. Wilson-Combs
N2Entertainment.net

"I'll admit, I was a bit concerned about the future of my favorite TV show, "All American" after the Season Six finale wrapped everything up so perfectly.

"All American" lead star Spencer James (Daniel Ezra) saw his NFL dreams come true, and he and Olivia Baker (Samantha Logan) found true love and their happily ever after.

That entire cast was something special and a big reason for the show's success. However, after watching the "Sneak Peek" special episode of "All American" on Jan. 29, Season Seven--which debuts Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on the CW Network-- looks pretty promising and now has my full attention.

The only original cast members back regularly on this 13-episode season are Michael Evans Behling (Jordan), Greta Onieogou (Layla) and Bre-Z (Coop). The rest of the crew consists of mainly new faces, notably Nathaniel McIntyre who starred in "The Equalizer" and will play young Jackie Jackson in the upcoming biopic, "Michael"), Osy Ikhile, TV's "Citadel"), and (Antonio J. Bell, "Harriet"). Bell was introduced in Season Six. He looks like good trouble here.

Plus, I have faith in showrunner and executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll and all the writers who crafted some outstanding episodes.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Carroll stated that there will be a few blasts from the past cameos this season.

"Spencer (Ezra) is back onscreen. Olivia (Samantha Logan) is back onscreen. Laura Baker (Monet Mazur) is back onscreen, and Patience (Chelsea Tavares) is back onscreen this season. So even though they're not here as series regulars because their characters' journeys have taken them elsewhere, they are still very much the heart and part of the foundation of the show."

Carroll also said in the interview that Karimah Westbrook--who played Spencer's mother--and Ezra will also direct some episodes.

So, according to the CW Network, here is what you can expect from the new season of "All American."

Jordan (Michael Evans Behling), Layla (Greta Onieogou), and Coop (Bre-Z) step into a new chapter as adults, while helping a new generation of Beverly and Crenshaw teens navigate life and football.

Jordan and Layla, now blissfully married and living in the Baker house, face new challenges as they juggle their youth, the life they are building together, and their individual careers. Jordan is invigorated as South Crenshaw's new QB Coach but struggles to find the line between being his players' coach and their friend, especially when he must take one of those players into his home and take on a father figure role way before he is ready.

On top of the growing pains, football games, and high school drama, the mystery of Billy Baker’s half-brother's identity becomes an obsession for Jordan. As for Layla, she must balance her role as wife, producer and club owner while attempting to figure out what’s next for someone who has already achieved everything at such an early age.

Coop finds her place and new friends in law school but struggles when her past comes knocking and she has to finally deal with ghosts that resurface.

Meanwhile, a new generation of teens lean on Jordan, Layla, and Coop to help them navigate young adulthood, first loves, family drama and football at Beverly and South Crenshaw high. Kingston "KJ" Jeremy (McIntyre) is the new starting QB at Beverly, who dreams of following in Spencer James footsteps all the way to the NFL.

Complicating that journey is Cassius Jeremy (Osy Ikhile), KJ's father and best friend, who uprooted them from their championship winning team in Oakland with no notice to accept the new head coach position at Beverly. Cassius and KJ face unexpected challenges with the Eagles football team, as they aim to bring back Beverly's glory days, which is easier said than done given that two-time state champions, South Crenshaw High, stand in their way. And one of KJ's biggest rivals at South Crenshaw is returning high schooler Khalil (Bell). Khalil struggles to focus on school and his rekindled love of football, whilst being pulled into trouble and gang life by his father.

Amina (Alexis Chikaeze), determined to be seen as grown by those around her, especially her dad Preach (Kareem Grimes), gets caught up between KJ and Khalil, while also looking for answers to what really happened the night her mother died. A mother she desperately needs now as she navigates becoming a woman.

Through it all, the OG Vortex and the new teens will lean on and learn from each other, while exploring new friendships and old rivalries both on and off the field.

Bring it. I am ready for all the drama. I'll be locked in to "All American" which premieres Monday night Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on the CW.

Editor's Note: Some information used in this report obtained from the CW Network publicity and The Hollywood Reporter.