Long Slow Exhale
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Pam Veasey |
| Directed by | Anton Cropper |
| Starring | Rose Rollins |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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Long Slow Exhale is a women's basketball drama television series created by Pam Veasey for Spectrum Originals and BET. From Paramount Television Studios, Veasey will executive produce alongside her former L.A.'s Finest collaborators Anton Cropper and Jon Dove, bringing the trio back to Spectrum after the Bad Boys spinoff served as their first scripted originals foray. Cropper will also direct the series. Also executive producing is Bruna Papandrea and Casey Haver for Made Up Stories.[1] The series premiered April 4, 2022.[2]
Premise
A competitive women's college basketball team head coach, J.C. Abernathy, finds herself in a potentially career-ending sexual abuse scandal. As she tries to find the truth among the many secrets she uncovers, she has to make hard decisions that will affect her, her family and the team of female athletes who all rely on her.[1]
Cast & Characters
Leads
- Rose Rollins as J.C. Abernathy, Head Coach
- Josh Lucas as Hillman Ford, Athletic Director of the university
- Ian Harding as Eddie Hagan, Assistant Coach
- Lyriq Bent as Garrett, J.C.'s husband
- Shalini Bathina as Emily, Associate Head Coach
Series Regulars
- Enajite Esegine
- Brittney Elena
- Jazmine Stewart
- Isabella Star LaBlanc
- Carmen Flood
- Erin Croom
Recurring Cast
- Famke Janssen as Dr. Melinda Barrington, Chancellor of the university
- Samantha Bartow as Shannon, the star three-pointer on the Clayton Hall Cougars
- Brent Sexton as Arlin, a former Atlanta police officer
- Tony Gonzalez as Davon, Corrine's father, a former professional football player and Clayton Hall superstar
- Jaiden Kaine as Deputy Belmont
- Gabrielle Byndloss as Vivian, J.C.'s assistant
- Enya Flack as Jillian Porter, Corrine's step-mother
- Melissa Saint-Amand as Claire Brockman
- Britt Rentschler are Rachel Fleming
- Betsy Borrego as Jessica Owens
- Anabella Raye as Kate Ford
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [3] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Traveling Violations" | Anton Cropper[3] | Unknown | April 4, 2022 |
| 2 | "Full Court Press" | Unknown | Unknown | April 4, 2022 |
| 3 | "Power Forward" | Unknown | Unknown | April 4, 2022 |
| 4 | "Away Game" | Unknown | Unknown | April 11, 2022 |
| 5 | "Setting the Screen" | Unknown | Unknown | April 11, 2022 |
| 6 | "Pressure Defense" | Unknown | Unknown | April 11, 2022 |
Production
The show was announced on February 9, 2021, with the cast announcement of Rose. There will be twelve episodes in the series.[4] The series, from Paramount Television Studios, will launch first on Spectrum and then on BET after nine months. It is noted that this windowing strategy "is a way to split the costs of producing high-end scripted fare during a time in which many media companies are focusing less on linear networks."[5]
The show is in development/pre-production in Atlanta, GA.[6] It has been reported that filming will begin in Atlanta in March.[7]
Josh Lucas was announced on February 19, 2021.[8] Jeff Schine was announced on March 4, 2021[9] but due to scheduling conflicts, he was replaced by Ian Harding as announced on March 24, 2021.[10] Famke Janssen was announced on March 9, 2021.[11] Lyriq Bent, Shalini Bathina, and the series regulars and recurring cast were also all announced on March 24, 2021.[10] Melissa Saint-Amand was announced on August 4, 2021.[12]
References
- ^ a b White, Peter (2021-02-09). "Rose Rollins To Star In 'Long Slow Exhale', Women's Basketball Drama Series For Spectrum Originals & BET From Pam Veasey, Paramount TV Studios & Made Up Stories". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ^ Alexander, Brenda (March 5, 2022). "'Long Slow Exhale': Women's Basketball Drama Series Set For Spectrum Originals And BET Drops Teaser". Shadow and Act. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
- ^ a b "Shows A-Z – Long Slow Exhale on Spectrum". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ "Spectrum Originals Picks Up LONG SLOW EXHALE". Broadway World. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ^ "Rose Rollins to Star in Basketball Drama for Spectrum, BET". The Hollywood Reporter. 2021-02-09. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ^ "Long Slow Exhale". Production List | Film & Television Industry Alliance. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
- ^ "LONG SLOW EXHALE". Twitter. December 16, 2020. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2021-02-19). "Josh Lucas To Star In 'Long Slow Exhale' Basketball Drama Series For Spectrum Originals". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-02-19.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2021-03-04). "Jeff Schine Joins 'Long Slow Exhale' Basketball Drama Series At Spectrum Originals". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (2021-03-24). "'Long Slow Exhale': Lyriq Bent, Shalini Bathina, Ian Harding Among 13 Cast In Basketball Drama Series At Spectrum Originals". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2021-03-09). "Famke Janssen Joins 'Long Slow Exhale' Basketball Drama Series At Spectrum Originals". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-03-10.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2021-08-04). "Melissa Saint-Amand Joins 'Long Slow Exhale'; 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Adds Alfie Fuller". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-08-05.