Exclusive: O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Isaiah Hill talk Apple TV+ Kevin Durant series ‘Swagger’
Now playing on Apple TV+ is the highly anticipated drama series, “Swagger” from creator and showrunner Reggie Rock Bythewood, NBA superstar Kevin Durant and Imagine's Brian Grazer. The ten-episode first season will premiere on October 29, 2021 with the first three episodes, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday thereafter through December 17, 2021.
Inspired by Durant’s experiences, “Swagger" explores the world of youth basketball, and the players, their families and coaches who walk the fine line between dreams and ambition, and opportunism and corruption. Off the court, the show reveals what it’s like to grow up in America.
The new series is led by an ensemble cast of stars including O’Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Shinelle Azoroh, Academy Award-nominee Quvenzhané Wallis, Caleel Harris, James Bingham, Solomon Irama, Ozie Nzeribe, Tessa Ferrer, Tristan Mack Wilds and Jason Rivera.
Jackson, who is best known for playing his father Ice Cube in “Straight Outta Compton,” stars as Ike, a former star player who’s now a youth basketball coach. His other film credits include “Just Mercy,” “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” and “Den of Thieves.”
Hill, in his first acting role, stars as Jace Carson, a basketball phenomenon who is one of the top ranked youth basketball players in the country.
BlackFilmandTV.com’s Wilson Morales spoke with Jackson Jr. and Hill about their roles in the series.