Disney+ has two other upcoming series that mix coming-of-age stories and sports, Big Shot (girls basketball) and Mighty Ducks (hockey). The narrative expertly swerves from laugh-out loud. This marks the first greenlight for a Disney+ project from 20th TV through the new Disney Branded Television division that shepherds non-Marvel/Lucasfilm/Pixar TV content for the family-friendly streaming platform.Ģ0th TV has multiple upcoming series for Disney+, including Turner & Hooch, Mysterious Benedict Society, Just Beyond and Doogie Kamealoha, MD. Crossover ventures into some deep and dark territory, including relationship breakdowns, jealousy and loss. It was announced by Alexander on Instagram earlier today. Cuz tonight I¹m delivering.”Īlexander, Damani Johnson and Dee Johnson executive produce with Tillman, Bob Teitel and Jay Marcus via State Street Pictures ( Barbershop, Soul Food).Ī worldwide search is underway for young actors to play the leads. This aspirational and emotional family drama is narrated entirely by Josh through his lyrical poetry. The Crossover by Kwame Alexander is it I have been teaching this book to my seventh graders this year and they LOVE IT F ollow my TpT store for all the latest lessons I’m just starting to get all my lessons up on TpT. The boys come of age on and off the court as their former pro-baller father adjusts to life after basketball and matriarch mother finally gets to pursue dreams of her own. Find out how Kwame Alexander's award-winning novel in verse 'The Crossover' was adapted as an 8-part Disney+ series in our coverage from press junkets that included the stars and series creators.

( The Hate U Give, For Life), The Crossover tells the story of 14-year-old basketball phenom brothers Josh and JB Bell. Written by Alexander and Damani Johnson ( All Rise) with Dee Johnson ( Nashville, The Good Wife) supervising and to be directed by George Tillman Jr.

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