The Crossover (TV series)
The Crossover is an American sports drama television series based on the novel of the same name by Kwame Alexander. It was released on April 5, 2023 on Disney+. Premise
Brothers Josh and Jordan "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 (nicknamed Filthy McNasty)
 Amir O'Neil as Jordan "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 Vondie

Recurring
 Himie Freeman as Future Josh 
 Darone Okolie as Future JB
 Joel Steingold as Basil St. John
 Johnny Cantley as Future Vondie
 Yvonne Senat Jones as Janice
 Brandon Sutton as Gio
 Elijah Jacob as Zuma
 Will Koberg as Coach Howard

Guest
 Gabriela Lopez as Future Maya

Episodes

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. 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. In July, it was announced Darone Okolie, Gabriela Lopez, Joel Steingold, Himie Freeman, and Johnny Cantley were cast in recurring roles. Yvonne Senat Jones would also join in a recurring role in October. Filming began in June 2022. On January 13, 2023, it was announced that the series would premiere on April 5, 2023 on Disney+. Reception

Critical response 
Joel Keller of Decider stated, "The Crossover is a warm family dramedy with just enough of the drama part to keep us interested in following the Bells as they navigate life, school and hoops." Daniel Fienberg of The Hollywood Reporter complimented the performances of the cast and the emphasis on Afrocentric culture, writing, "The Crossover generates some satisfying emotional beats, blends its coming-of-age and adult storylines well and, as derivative as some of its individual pieces may feel, its overall voice is likably distinctive." Joyce Slaton of Common Sense Media gave the series a grade of 4 out of 5 stars, praised the presence of positive messages and role models, citing hard work, family values, and social emotion learning, and complimented the diverse representations, asserting, "Family-friendly sports drama scores with heartfelt emotions." References

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2023 American television series debuts
English-language television shows
Disney+ original programming
Television shows based on American novels
American black television series
2020s American drama television series
American sports television series
Basketball television series
Coming-of-age television shows
Television series by 20th Century Fox Television
Television series about families
Television series by SpringHill Entertainment