Emily Longeretta The “All American” universe expanded with the debut of spinoff “All American: Homecoming” on Monday night, which follows Simone (Geffri Maya) as she attempts to launch her tennis career at college in Atlanta.While telling a story about college life is very different than that of high school, the drama remains — as does the romance.
At the end of Simone’s time on “All American,” she left Beverly Hills High and her boyfriend, Jordan (Michael Evans Behling), behind.
They decided to stay together and try a long-distance relationship, despite the pressures they’re both facing. At Bringston, Simone has an instant connection with Damon (Peyton Alex Smith) — so, what does that mean for her and Jordan? “You’re 18, you’re in college, and 18-year-olds are messy.
College kids are messy. It’s just that — life is messy. The chemistry is definitely there. They’re both exceptional actors is such a dream to work with and have so much natural chemistry,” teases showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll about what’s to come between Simone and Damon.The writer notes that for years, she’s had conversations with her friends about different types of emotional relationships, friendships and boundaries.
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