Disney+ revealed more about the upcoming series in a press release:
"Today, Disney+ released the official trailer for the highly anticipated original series The Crossover. Based on Kwame Alexander's critically acclaimed bestseller, the series from Disney Branded Television features an ensemble cast including Derek Luke, Daveed Diggs and more. All episodes from the series will be available to stream starting Wednesday, April 5, only on Disney+.
The Crossover is a heartwarming, gripping story about a family of basketball players. The series introduces teenage brothers Josh (Jalyn Hall) and Jordan (Amir O'Neil) Bell, widely regarded as basketball phenoms. Through his lyrical poetry, an adult version of Josh, aka Filthy (Daveed Diggs, Snowpiercer), tells the story of his and his brother's coming of age, on and off the court, as their father, a former professional basketball player, adjusts to life after basketball and their mom finally chasing her own lifelong dreams.
In addition to Hall, O'Neil and Diggs, the series also stars Derek Luke as the former professional basketball player and the father and coach of the Chuck Bell boys, Sabrina Revelle as the family matriarch Crystal Bell, Deja Monique Cruz as Maya, the best friend of the Bell brothers who is not so secretly in love with Filthy, Trevor Raine Bush as Vondie, the Bell brothers' teammate and best friend and Skyla I'Lece as Alexis, a childhood friend who has recently returned to town and attracts the attention of both Bell brothers. Phylicia Rashad guest stars as the boys' grandmother and Chuck's mother, Barbara, who is a source of love and wisdom.
The Disney+ Original series The Crossover is produced by 20th Television for Disney Branded Television. Kwame Alexander, Damani Johnson and Kimberly A. Harrison serve as executive producers and co-showrunners. The SpringHill Company's LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Jamal Henderson and Lezlie Wills also serve as executive producers alongside George Tillman Jr., Bob Teitel, Robert Prinz and Jay Marcus of State Street Pictures, Daveed Diggs, Todd Harthan and Erin O'Malley.
