Will All American get renewed for Season 8? Showrunner reveals possibilities about "moving forward"

The CW's popular sports drama All American is in its seventh season, and the plot is getting more exciting and wilder. While there's no official confirmation about its renewal, showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll has teased an interesting update about All American Season 8. Ahead of the Season 7 finale, Carroll revealed to Deadline that she has already begun working on the plot and feels quite optimistic about All American Season 8.

This Daniel Ezra-starring series first premiered on October 10, 2028, and since then it has received steady ratings and critical acclaim. With over 16,000 votes, the show has secured 7.6 out of 10 stars on IMDb.

Inspired by the true story of Spencer Paysinger, a former American football linebacker, the series delves into the life of Spencer James (Daniel Ezra), a young South Crenshaw High School football star. However, his life changes when he joins the elite Beverly Hills High School. Amidst family drama, love triangles, and intense rivalries, Spencer battles for his NFL aspirations while staying true to himself.

Surprisingly, All American Season 6 saw the departure of several regular characters, including lead character Spencer James, played by Daniel Ezra. The Season 6 finale concluded Spencer James' story, in which he won the Super Bowl, established himself as a successful footballer, and settled in New York with Olivia. Ezra chose to leave All American as a regular because he felt his character arc was complete and wanted to avoid repetitiveness. Additionally, he wished to pursue new career opportunities.

Only three original cast members returned as series regulars for All American Season 7: Jordan (Michael Evans Behling), Coop (Bre-z), and Layla (Greta Onieogou). However, Ezra and others appeared as guest characters in Season 7.

Will All American get renewed for Season 8? Renewal possibilities explored

There's no official confirmation on whether All American has been renewed for Season 8 by The CW. Since its premiere in 2018, this sports drama series has been renewed for seven seasons.

All American Season 7's finale episode will release on May 5, 2025, and showcase the high-voltage playoff game between Beverly Hills and South Crenshaw. Showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll told Deadline that she feels positive about the renewal status and has already begun to work on the plot of Season 8. She told,

"I believe in unicorns and rainbows and gummy bears and all things happy. So I am optimistic for Season 8 and I'm moving forward and planning as though we have one, because if I don't, we won't be ready in time when we get it."

However, the renewal status of any series depends on audience ratings, critical reception, production budget, cast availability, and plotlines. All American Season 7 began with a rather interesting and fresh storyline focusing on the lives of the new generation of South Crenshaw and Beverly Hills High. Carroll thanked the All American fans for supporting Season 7; she said,

"Shout out to the All American fans who knew were nervous with us bringing new generation and have been so wonderfully engaged in this new season, and that has all made all the difference to know that they've enjoyed the ride."

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All American Season 7 Episode 13 is set to release on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 8:00 pm ET on The CW. The episode will also be available to stream on The CW website the following day, May 6, 2025. For a quick recap, you can hop onto Netflix to watch the previous six seasons of All American.

Also read: Is All American based on a true story? Details explored

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