The CW’s All American is expanding its cast for Season 7 with the addition of Lauryn Hardy, Terayle Hill, and Sasha Lance. The trio will recur throughout the 13-episode season, which kicks off with a special sneak peek on Wednesday, January 29, at 8 PM, before settling into its regular Monday time slot on February 3.
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They’ll appear alongside previously announced new additions Osy Ikhile, Nathaniel McIntyre, and Elijah M. Cooper, as well as series regulars Michael Evans Behling, Greta Onieogou, and Bre-Z. Antonio J. Bell and Alexis Chikaeze are also stepping into series regular roles this season.
The upcoming season marks a major reset for All American, returning its focus to high school life at Beverly Hills High and South Crenshaw High. The official logline teases:
“Season 7 is taking it back to where it all began: Beverly Hills High and South Crenshaw High. It’s the same heart, same NFL dream, same crosstown rivalry, same messy hormones, ushered in by a new generation of LA teens, a new Beverly Coach, and our OG vortex fam, who are surprised to find they’re supposed to be the responsible adults now.”
This shift comes after the departure of original cast members Daniel Ezra (Spencer) and Samantha Logan (Olivia), whose characters tied the knot at the end of Season 6. Both actors will return for guest appearances this season, with Ezra also set to direct episodes.
Meet the New Additions
- Lauryn Hardy as Tori: Tori is the head cheerleader at Beverly High and a competitive athlete. She quickly befriends KJ (played by Nathaniel McIntyre) and stands out for her bold personality and determination to fight for what she wants.
- Terayle Hill as Marqui Edwards: Marqui is the charismatic but volatile father of Khalil (Antonio J. Bell). A gang member and single father at 16, Marqui grew up alongside his son. As Khalil begins asserting his independence, their dynamic becomes increasingly tense.
- Sasha Lance as Breonna Strong: Breonna is a sharp, confident law school associate professor whose unconventional teaching style introduces Coop (Bre-Z) to new possibilities.
All American is produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Studios. Nkechi Okoro Carroll continues as showrunner and executive producer, alongside Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Jameal Turner, Mike Herro, and David Strauss.
Hardy, who began her career as Young Nala in The Lion King on stage, has appeared in shows such as 9-1-1 (Fox), Family Reunion (Netflix), and Criminal Minds (CBS). Hill’s credits include Step Up: High Water and Cobra Kai, while Lance is known for her work in both law and drama-focused series.