Warning: This article contains spoilers about the series premiere ofAll American: Homecoming.
Simone Hicks (Geffri Maya) has made it to Bringston University!
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Simone has a rough start to life at Bringston.
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Why do you think it’s the right way to begin her college journey?
At the end of the day, that’s how you grow pressure.
Simone chooses not to tell people about baby Shay.
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From your perspective, why does she make that choice?
What was your reaction to Cam (Mitchell Edwards) coming toAll American: Homecoming?
It makes me happy to support him as an artist and a dear friend.
People love to hate Cam, but people are going to be excited and surprised by his journey.
What can you share about the part their friendship will play on the show?
Simone’s rough start includes getting on the tennis team.
What types of obstacles will she face as an athlete?
Simone is determined to be an effective mother to baby Shay and to … embark on this new journey.
Thea (Camille Hyde) and Simone have a frosty reunion.
What can you share about what’s next for them?
Love, friends, happiness, and joy.
There’s a nice dynamic between the two and they’ll be able to teach other things.
It’ll be exciting for people to see Black girls from different backgrounds find ways to support one another.
Simone has a rough start, but there was the fun at the bonfire.
What do you remember about shooting that scene?
I was able to connect with so many Black people from many different walks of life.
That time shaped who I am today, as an artist, person, friend, and sister.
What I loved about the bonfire scene is the camaraderie.
It’s important to keep Black kids excited about education and what’s out there.
Even if Bringston is a fictional university, the representation at the end of the day matters most.
From your point of view, what do you think they see in one another?
Simone, as we saw onAll American, was always attached to something.
Jordan, then her pregnancy.
Damon was going to the MLB and had a whole different journey planned for him by his mother.
Now he’s decided to give back to his community and his spot in a different way.
As great of a person as Jordan is and has been to Simone, it’s just different.
It’ll be exciting to see how they both navigate [Bringston] together and apart.
By the end of the episode, Simone has the beginnings of a strong tribe.
How important is it to be part of bringing that to TV?
It’s been time, so I’m grateful and honored for the opportunity.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
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