A Kevin Durant-Inspired Basketball Series Is on Its Way — Check Out the Trailer For Swagger
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Kevin Durant is gearing up to release a drama series based on his life as a basketball player. The two-time NBA champion has joined forces with Apple TV+ to create Swagger, a show that's "inspired by Durant's youth basketball experiences" that will also give us a glimpse of what happens in the world of young, aspiring professional basketball players. While the show isn't meant to be explicitly about Durant's life, the storyline is expected to possibly borrow from some true-life events. The highly anticipated drama hails from creator Reggie Rock Bythewood, who also serves as the showrunner, writer, and director of the show. Durant, in addition to Brian Grazer and Rich Kleiman, serves as an executive producer of the series. The show has a mix of both new and familiar faces, so keep reading to watch Swagger's trailer and learn more about the series, including the powerhouse cast and premiere date.
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Swagger Plot
The drama series, inspired by NBA superstar Kevin Durant's early playing days as a kid, will showcase 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." The 10-episode series will dive into the realities of what it's really like growing up in America and what happens both on and off the basketball court.
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Swagger Cast
Swagger's cast has a few faces you may recognize! Newcomer Isaiah Hill will join the show's seasoned ensemble cast comprising folks like O'Shea Jackson Jr., Tristan Mack Wilds, Shinelle Azoroh, Quvenzhané Wallis, Caleel Harris, James Bingham, Solomon Irama, Ozie Nzeribe, Tessa Ferrer, and Jason Rivera.
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Swagger Release Date
The first three episodes of Swagger are set to premiere on Apple TV+ on Oct. 29. A new episode of the show will then release every Friday.
Swagger Trailer
Check out the trailer for the Apple TV+ youth basketball series above.